Visa Information

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to Denmark the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

A visa normally grants you the right to stay in the entire Schengen region. The Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

A visa grants you the right to spend a maximum of 90 days per 6 months (180 days) from the entry date in the Schengen region.

Processing of data in relation to your application

Information in English

Information in Danish

Visa Fees

Please click here to check visa fee

Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

Please Note:

• The applicable VFS service fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid in Cash/ Debit card/ Credit card/ QR code.

Documents Required

Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly, also prepare an additional copy of your Passport ID page for Passport Collection.

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

Overseas Travel Medical Insurance valid for all Schengen-countries.

You must submit a copy of travel medical insurance policy. The policies of the insurance must state the following points:

• Medical attention and treatment will be given in case of illness or accident including Covid-19.
• The injured or ill traveler can be transported home for treatment + body repatriation in case of death.
• The insurance coverage is a least 30,000 euros (50,000 US dollars).
• The insurance must be valid for all 26 Schengen member states which should be listed on the policy.
• The insurance company must be re-insured, the name of the re-insurer and his TOLL-FREE phone number must be listed on the policy.
• The policy must allow CASHLESS SETTLEMENTS of claims. The name of the company in charge of such settlements and their toll-free number must be clearly stated on the policy.

NB : no company working on reimbursement basis will be accepted. Cashless settlements only.

You may purchase a travel medical insurance at an insurance company of your own choice, but the insurance policy must fulfill the above Schengen requirements.

A number of insurance companies have been accredited by the Schengen member states as these companies are offering travel medical insurances fulfilling the above requirements. Please click here to find the list of accredited travel medical insurance companies.

Photo Specifications

Size of photograph for visa applications

After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visa application is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

Processing Time

The Danish mission has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the mission receives your passport, application and biometrics. In some cases, the processing time can be extended to 45 days when further case processing is needed

Download Forms

Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

"NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print the cover letter and payment receipt from ApplyVisa ‘’ .

Click here to fill in your visa application form

After completing the visa application form and paying visa fee online, you must book an appointment to submit your documents at VFS by clicking here. Make sure to bring along all the required documents and hand in supporting documents at the Visa Application Centre.

Make sure you are on time for your appointment; for those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. Kindly, notify the Denmark visa application centre if you are unable to make your appointment.

Overview

If you wish to visit Denmark for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Denmark

A Business visa is required if during any portion of the visit applicant intends to conduct business or commercial activities. e.g.; Meetings, Conference, Trainings, Trade Fairs, etc; such visas can only be issued to travellers not being paid for work by an entity within Denmark

A visa normally grants you the right to stay in the entire Schengen region. The Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

A visa grants you the right to spend a maximum of 90 days per 6 months (180 days) from the entry date in the Schengen region.

For Red Carpet Program, please click here.

Processing of data in relation to your application

Information in English

Information in Danish

Visa Fees

Please click here to check visa fee

Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

Please Note:

• The applicable VFS service fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid in Cash/ Debit card/ Credit card/ QR code.

Documents Required

Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly, also prepare an additional copy of your Passport ID page for Passport Collection.

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

Overseas Travel Medical Insurance valid for all Schengen-countries.

You must submit a copy of travel medical insurance policy. The policies of the insurance must state the following points:

• Medical attention and treatment will be given in case of illness or accident including Covid-19.
• The injured or ill traveler can be transported home for treatment + body repatriation in case of death.
• The insurance coverage is a least 30,000 euros (50,000 US dollars).
• The insurance must be valid for all 26 Schengen member states which should be listed on the policy.
• The insurance company must be re-insured, the name of the re-insurer and his TOLL-FREE phone number must be listed on the policy.
• The policy must allow CASHLESS SETTLEMENTS of claims. The name of the company in charge of such settlements and their toll-free number must be clearly stated on the policy.

NB : no company working on reimbursement basis will be accepted. Cashless settlements only.

You may purchase a travel medical insurance at an insurance company of your own choice, but the insurance policy must fulfill the above Schengen requirements.

A number of insurance companies have been accredited by the Schengen member states as these companies are offering travel medical insurances fulfilling the above requirements. Please click here to find the list of accredited travel medical insurance companies.

Photo Specifications

Size of photograph for visa applications

After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visa application is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

Processing Time

The Danish mission has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the mission receives your passport, application and biometrics. In some cases, the processing time can be extended to 45 days when further case processing is needed

Download Forms

Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

"NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print the cover letter and payment receipt from ApplyVisa.

Click here to fill in your visa application form

After completing the visa application form and paying visa fee online, you must book an appointment to submit your documents at VFS by clicking here. Make sure to bring along all the required documents and hand in supporting documents at the Visa Application Centre.

Make sure you are on time for your appointment; for those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. Kindly, notify the Denmark visa application centre if you are unable to make your appointment.

Overview

If you wish to visit Denmark for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Denmark.

Application is applicable in case you are travelling for visit boyfriend, girlfriend, partner and fiance.

A visa normally grants you the right to stay in the entire Schengen region. The Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

A visa grants you the right to spend a maximum of 90 days per 6 months (180 days) from the entry date in the Schengen region.

Processing of data in relation to your application

Information in English

Information in Danish

Visa Fees

Please click here to check visa fee

Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

Please Note:

• The applicable VFS service fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid in Cash/ Debit card/ Credit card/ QR code.

Documents Required

Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly, also prepare an additional copy of your Passport ID page for Passport Collection.

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

Overseas Travel Medical Insurance valid for all Schengen-countries.

You must submit a copy of travel medical insurance policy. The policies of the insurance must state the following points:

• Medical attention and treatment will be given in case of illness or accident including Covid-19.
• The injured or ill traveler can be transported home for treatment + body repatriation in case of death.
• The insurance coverage is a least 30,000 euros (50,000 US dollars).
• The insurance must be valid for all 26 Schengen member states which should be listed on the policy.
• The insurance company must be re-insured, the name of the re-insurer and his TOLL-FREE phone number must be listed on the policy.
• The policy must allow CASHLESS SETTLEMENTS of claims. The name of the company in charge of such settlements and their toll-free number must be clearly stated on the policy.

NB : no company working on reimbursement basis will be accepted. Cashless settlements only.

You may purchase a travel medical insurance at an insurance company of your own choice, but the insurance policy must fulfill the above Schengen requirements.

A number of insurance companies have been accredited by the Schengen member states as these companies are offering travel medical insurances fulfilling the above requirements. Please click here to find the list of accredited travel medical insurance companies.

Photo Specifications

Size of photograph for visa applications

After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visa application is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

Processing Time

The Danish mission has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the mission receives your passport, application and biometrics. In some cases, the processing time can be extended to 45 days when further case processing is needed

Download Forms

Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

"NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print the cover letter and payment receipt from ApplyVisa.

Click here to fill in your visa application form

After completing the visa application form and paying visa fee online, you must book an appointment to submit your documents at VFS by clicking here. Make sure to bring along all the required documents and hand in supporting documents at the Visa Application Centre.

Make sure you are on time for your appointment; for those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. Kindly, notify the Denmark visa application centre if you are unable to make your appointment.

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of travelling to Denmark to visit family members or friends.

If you wish to visit Denmark for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Denmark

A visa normally grants you the right to stay in the entire Schengen region. The Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

A visa grants you the right to spend a maximum of 90 days per 6 months (180 days) from the entry date in the Schengen region.

Processing of data in relation to your application

Information in English

Information in Danish

Visa Fees

Please click here to check visa fee

Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

Please Note:

• The applicable VFS service fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid in Cash/ Debit card/ Credit card/ QR code.

Documents Required

Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly, also prepare an additional copy of your Passport ID page for Passport Collection.

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

Overseas Travel Medical Insurance valid for all Schengen-countries.

You must submit a copy of travel medical insurance policy. The policies of the insurance must state the following points:

• Medical attention and treatment will be given in case of illness or accident including Covid-19.
• The injured or ill traveler can be transported home for treatment + body repatriation in case of death.
• The insurance coverage is a least 30,000 euros (50,000 US dollars).
• The insurance must be valid for all 26 Schengen member states which should be listed on the policy.
• The insurance company must be re-insured, the name of the re-insurer and his TOLL-FREE phone number must be listed on the policy.
• The policy must allow CASHLESS SETTLEMENTS of claims. The name of the company in charge of such settlements and their toll-free number must be clearly stated on the policy.

NB : no company working on reimbursement basis will be accepted. Cashless settlements only.

You may purchase a travel medical insurance at an insurance company of your own choice, but the insurance policy must fulfill the above Schengen requirements.

A number of insurance companies have been accredited by the Schengen member states as these companies are offering travel medical insurances fulfilling the above requirements. Please click here to find the list of accredited travel medical insurance companies.

Photo Specifications

Size of photograph for visa applications

After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visa application is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

Processing Time

The Danish mission has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the mission receives your passport, application and biometrics. In some cases, the processing time can be extended to 45 days when further case processing is needed

Download Forms

Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

"NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print the cover letter and payment receipt from ApplyVisa ‘’ .

Click here to fill in your visa application form

After completing the visa application form and paying visa fee online, you must book an appointment to submit your documents at VFS by clicking here. Make sure to bring along all the required documents and hand in supporting documents at the Visa Application Centre.

Make sure you are on time for your appointment; for those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. Kindly, notify the Denmark visa application centre if you are unable to make your appointment.

Overview

If you have close relatives in Denmark, you can apply for a residence permit on the grounds of family reunification. Provided that certain conditions are met, family reunification can be granted to:

• Spouse/Registered Partner
• Children under the age of 15

Please visit Danish Immigration for more details

Overview

You must hold a residence permit in order to function as an au pair with a host family in Denmark, if you are a citizen of a country outside the Nordic countries or the EU/EEA.

It is your own responsibility to obtain a residence permit if you are required to.

The purpose of an au pair stay

The term au pair means 'on equal terms'. The idea of an au pair stay is for a young person to stay with a host family with children under the age of 18 'on equal terms' with the other members of the family. The purpose is for the au pair to improve language and/or professional skills as well as broaden his/her cultural horizon by becoming more acquainted with Denmark. In return, the au pair participates in the host family's domestic chores (e.g. cleaning, washing clothes, cooking, babysitting) for a minimum of three and a maximum of five hours a day, and no more than six days a week.

Please visit http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/au_pairs/au_pairs.htm for more details

Overview

You must hold a residence permit in order to reside and study in Denmark, if you are a citizen of a country outside the Nordic countries or the EU/EEA.

Please note: It is your own responsibility to find a place of study and to be accepted as a student. You cannot be granted a residence permit as a student before you have been accepted at a place of study.

There are three main categories of studies which can warrant a residence permit:

• Higher educational programmes
• Basic and youth study programmes
• Folk high schools (folkehøjskoler)

You may click here to read more about studying in Denmark

Visa Fees

The embassy fee should be paid online using this link https://dys.um.dk/permit/

The receipt for the payment should be submitted at the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS) when you hand in your passport, relevant documentation and supply biometrics. Please note that in R/W permit cases there are three fees to be paid. 1) The fee to either The Danish Immigration Service or The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), 2) the fee to the Danish embassy (using the link https://dys.um.dk/permit/) and 3) the fee to the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS)

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• All necessary fees are payable in Cash/ Debit card/ Credit card/ QR code at VFS when you submit your visa application.
• For complete list of fees, please click here

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Please click here for further details.

Photo Specifications

NEW RULE FOR SIZE OF PHOTOGRAPH FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

After the Embassy has installed a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa applications, it is now only possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

Denmark Visa Application Centre has been instructed by The Royal Danish Embassy to inform applicants that the visa application is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Denmark Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

For further information see the print on the information board at The Denmark Visa Application Centre or visit website https://www.politi.dk/da/borgerservice/pas/pasbilleder/

Processing Time

Bona fide cases (Approved by the Embassy) – Maximum 15 calendar days, for a fully completed application with proper documentation which is handed in at the VFS Visa Application Centre. Please hand in your application well in advance during peak season.

Cases for Danish Immigration Service (DIS) – See the processing time in New to Denmark Website and add 3 - 5 working days of processing time at the Embassy.

Approximately 3 - 5 working days must be allowed from when DIS has made a decision until the Embassy contacts the applicant.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Note: Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy. The Visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable.

To download the Application Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list

• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

You must hold a residence and work permit in order to reside and work in Denmark, if you are a citizen of a country outside the Nordic countries or the EU/EEA. Whether you can obtain a residence and work permit depends, first and foremost, on your qualifications.

If you already hold a Danish residence permit based on family reunification or asylum, or hold a residence permit on humanitarian grounds, you do not need a work permit in order to work in Denmark.

It is your own responsibility to obtain a work permit if you are required to. If you work illegally in Denmark, you risk deportation, and you and your employer risk fine or imprisonment.

These rules also apply in the case of voluntary/unpaid work.

For more details on WORK Visa:
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work

• General information about salaried work
• The Positive List
• The Pay Limit scheme
• The Corporate scheme
• The Greencard scheme
• Trainees
• Athletes
• Religious workers
• Self-employment

Special groups: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work

Visa Fees

The embassy fee should be paid online using this link https://dys.um.dk/permit/

The receipt for the payment should be submitted at the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS) when you hand in your passport, relevant documentation and supply biometrics. Please note that in R/W permit cases there are three fees to be paid. 1) The fee to either The Danish Immigration Service or The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), 2) the fee to the Danish embassy (using the link https://dys.um.dk/permit/) and 3) the fee to the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS)

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• All necessary fees are payable in Cash/ Debit card/ Credit card/ QR code at VFS when you submit your visa application.
• For complete list of fees, please click here

At VFS, you may avail value-added services which are optional. For details please click here.

Documents Required

Please click here for further details.

Photo Specifications

NEW RULE FOR SIZE OF PHOTOGRAPH FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

After the Embassy has installed a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa applications, it is now only possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

Denmark Visa Application Centre has been instructed by The Royal Danish Embassy to inform applicants that the visa application is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Denmark Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

For further information see the print on the information board at The Denmark Visa Application Centre or visit website https://www.politi.dk/da/borgerservice/pas/pasbilleder/

Processing Time

Bona fide cases (Approved by the Embassy) – Maximum 15 calendar days, for a fully completed application with proper documentation which is handed in at the VFS Visa Application Centre. Please hand in your application well in advance during peak season.

Cases for Danish Immigration Service (DIS) – See the processing time in New to Denmark Website and add 3 - 5 working days of processing time at the Embassy.

Approximately 3 - 5 working days must be allowed from when DIS has made a decision until the Embassy contacts the applicant.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Note: Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy. The Visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable.

To download the Application Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list

• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Application is applicable in case you are travelling or joining a vessel in any Denmark port. This visa is given for a travel period of less than 90 days.

Processing of data in relation to your application

Information in English

Information in Danish

Visa Fees

Note: From 01 July 2019, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark including all Danish diplomatic missions are introducing mandatory online payment of the embassy fee for residence or work permit. The embassy fee must be paid online using this link https://dys.um.dk/permit/.The receipt for the payment must be submitted at the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS) when you hand in your passport, relevant documentation and supply biometrics. The embassy fee and the fee to the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS) must be paid in addition to the fee to The Danish Immigration Service.

Please Note:

• The applicable VFS service fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.
• The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid in Cash/ Debit card/ Credit card/ QR code.

Documents Required

Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly, also prepare an additional copy of your Passport ID page for Passport Collection.

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

Photo Specifications

Size of photograph for visa applications

After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visa application is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

Processing Time

The Danish mission has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the mission receives your passport, application and biometrics. In some cases, the processing time can be extended to 45 days when further case processing is needed

Download Forms

Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

"NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print the cover letter and payment receipt from ApplyVisa ‘’ .

Click here to fill in your visa application form

After completing the visa application form and paying visa fee online, you must book an appointment to submit your documents at VFS by clicking here. Make sure to bring along all the required documents and hand in supporting documents at the Visa Application Centre.

Make sure you are on time for your appointment; for those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. Kindly, notify the Denmark visa application centre if you are unable to make your appointment.