Visa Information

VISA TYPES

Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.

Short Stay Visa

Schengen visa

Citizens of some non-EU countries are required to hold a valid Schengen visa when travelling to the Schengen area, which is a group of European countries that allows a person, who’s been admitted to the Schengen Area, to travel without any further form of border control within the Schengen Area.

Current Schengen States are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

A Schengen visa is a short stay visa, i.e. for stays up to 90 days, allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen Area.

A Schengen visa has to be obtained from the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be the main destination (i.e. where the most nights will be spent) during a single trip to the Schengen Area.

A single trip is considered when an applicant enters the Schengen Area, stays there for a certain period and eventually leaves the Schengen Area.

If an equal amount of nights will be spent in different Schengen States during a single trip to the Schengen Area, then the Schengen visa must be obtained with the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be entered first.

The documentation related to the means of travel and accommodation must cover the complete itinerary of the single trip to the Schengen Area; i.e. travel tickets must be provided, not only for the travel from and to the Schengen Area, but also for the travel between the different Schengen States, when more than 1 Schengen State will be visited during the single trip.

Each Schengen visa application must fully comply with the documents required for the respective visa category and can only be submitted up to 3 months before the intended departure date.

The acceptance of a Schengen visa application and supporting documents by VFS does not guarantee the issuance of a Schengen visa.

The issuance of a Schengen visa, the Schengen visa validity period, the number of entries and amount of travel days are at the sole discretion of the Mission.

If a visa application is returned by the Mission requesting missing documents or any other missing/ incorrect information, the customer must accept responsibility for any delay that may occur in the visa application processing time.

Holders of valid Schengen visas are still subject to immigration control upon arrival in the Schengen Area and are not necessarily guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries, even though they may hold a valid Schengen visa for these countries.

Following visa categories are considered Short stay visas:

  • Schengen Visa
  • EEA/EU and Swiss national family member

Visa applications for Greenland and the Faroe Islands can only be handled at Danish missions.

Please inform the staff that you will be travelling Greenland and/or the Faroe Islands.

Schengen Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    Please Note: Denmark no longer represents Iceland for Visa applications in the UK. For Iceland Visa applications please see here.

    Every customer, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment, which needs to be booked online.

    For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

    Eligibility

    Customer must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

    1. holding a valid passport/travel document.
    2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case the customer holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then the customer needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country; however customers may apply at any Danish mission outside their residence country if they have a valid reason for not having applied in their residence country, e.g. no Danish mission or a new urgent situation has arisen during their stay in the UK (e.g. new business trip, death or serious illness of a relative in Denmark - please note that written confirmation from the doctor or hospital in Denmark is required).
    3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist/Visitor Family & Friends/Conference (including Minors), Business or EEA/EU family member

    EEA/EU national family member (including Minors):

    Customers intending to travel to Denmark as a family member of an EEA/EU national need to check the visa requirements here.

    Minors:

    Customers who haven’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application (EEA/EU family member).

    Due to European legislation regarding protection of children/minors, it has to be emphasised that Minors, who are not providing all the required documents, may not be granted a Schengen visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa fee (in Euro)
    Standard Schengen Fee 90
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 45
    Visa-facilitation agreement 35

    Please click here to check visa fee

    There is an additional service charge of € 27 (inclusive of VAT) per visa application.

    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 only in Pound Sterling.

  • 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.

    In addition to the documents from the checklist, all customers have to provide the below:

    • A colour copy of their British resident permit.
    • If submitting any birth or marriage certificate, kindly provide both a colour copy and the original certificate/s. The original certificate/s will be returned to you once verified.
    • You also will need to submit all of your previous passports for the application.

    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 customers themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
    • customers can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

    Further information regarding documents required can also be found on the Danish Embassy’s New to Denmark Website.

  • 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 customers that the visa application is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

    Customers 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

    Every customer can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

    Please note the average processing time is 15 calendar days.

    The processing time begins when your application reaches the Danish Embassy. If you're applying in London, it takes 1 working day for the transfer. But if you're applying in Manchester or Edinburgh, it will take an extra 3 working days to reach the Embassy.

    Considering above, if these deadlines are not respected, the Embassy can deem your application inadmissible. If so, your visa application will not be processed by the Embassy and your passport will be returned to you.

    The details regarding the processing time of a visa application can be found here.

  • Download Forms

    Due to limited slots, we recommend you to kindly check the appointment availability at VFS before making any flight and hotel reservations or paying any moneys online.

    NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019.

    Click here to fill in your visa application form. 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.

    How to print the application form?

    • Make sure you are using one of the following web browsers Google Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Internet Explorer.
    • Clear your browser history and delete all cookies.
    • Make sure your browser is not blocking pop-up windows. The pop-up blocker is visible in the top right corner of the screen.
    • Make sure you have downloaded Adobe Acrobat on your computer.
    • Try to download your cover letter again.

    After completing the visa application form and paying visa fee online, you must book an appointment to submit your documents at VFS. 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 customers may need to reschedule their appointment. Kindly, notify the Denmark visa application centre if you are unable to make your appointment.

EEA/EU and Swiss National Family Member

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    Please Note: Denmark no longer represents Iceland for Visa applications in the UK. For Iceland Visa applications please see here.

    For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

    Eligibility

    Customers must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

    1. holding a valid passport/travel document
    2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then the customers needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country; however customers may apply at any Danish mission outside their residence country if they have a valid reason for not having applied in their residence country, e.g. no Danish mission or a new urgent situation has arisen during their stay in the UK (e.g. new business trip, death or serious illness of a relative in Denmark - please note that written confirmation from the doctor or hospital in Denmark is required).
    3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist/Visitor Family & Friends/Conference (including Minors), Business or EEA/EU family member

    EEA/EU national family member (including Minors):

    Customers intending to travel to Denmark as a family member of an EEA/EU national need to check the visa requirements here.

    Minors:

    Customers who haven’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application (EEA/EU family member).

    Due to European legislation regarding protection of children/minors, it has to be emphasised that Minors, who are not providing all the required documents, may not be granted a Schengen visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa fee (in Euro)
    Spouse or Cohabitant of Danish / -citizen living in UK 80
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 40
    Visa-facilitation agreement 35

    There is an additional service charge of € 27 (inclusive of VAT) per visa application.

    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 only in Pound Sterling.

  • 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.

    In addition to the documents from the checklist, all customers have to provide the below:

    • A colour copy of their British resident permit.
    • If submitting any birth or marriage certificate, kindly provide both a colour copy and the original certificate/s. The original certificate/s will be returned to you once verified.
    • You also will need to submit all of your previous passports for the application.

    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 customers themselves at VFS within 5 business days.

    • Customers can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

      Further information regarding documents required can also be found on the Danish Embassy’s New to Denmark Website.

  • 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

    Every customers can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

    Please note:

    The application processing time begins only after the Embassy receives the documents.

    The application must be handed in at least 15 calendar days before the intended travel date (considering above) and may be handed in up to six months before the intended travel date. If these deadlines are not respected, the Embassy can deem your application inadmissible. If so, your visa application will not be processed by the Embassy and your passport will be returned to you.

    Please note the application processing time is prolonged, the average processing time is 48 calendar days.

    The processing time begins when your application reaches the Danish Embassy. If you're applying in London, it takes 1 working day for the transfer. But if you're applying in Manchester or Edinburgh, it will take an extra 3 working days to reach the Embassy..

    The details regarding the processing time of a visa application can be found here.

  • Download Forms

    Due to limited slots, we recommend you to kindly check the appointment availability at VFS before making any flight and hotel reservations or paying any moneys online.

    NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019.

    Click here to fill in your visa application form, 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.

    How to print the application form?

    • Make sure you are using one of the following web browsers Google Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Internet Explorer.
    • Clear your browser history and delete all cookies.
    • Make sure your browser is not blocking pop-up windows. The pop-up blocker is visible in the top right corner of the screen.
    • Make sure you have downloaded Adobe Acrobat on your computer.
    • Try to download your cover letter again.

    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.

Residence And Work Permits

From 01 July 2019, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark including all Danish diplomatic missions are introducing online payment of the embassy fee for residence or work permit.

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). € 27 (inclusive of VAT) per visa application.

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

    All Residence and Work Permits applications must be submitted in person at the Joint Visa Application centres in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.

    Applicants for Residence and Work Permit prepare and submit their application as per their own discretion using all available information in the respective links below.

    VFS is not entitled to advise, assist or influence customers in regards with their applications.

    Detailed information on the categories of Residence and Work permit and which one to apply for can be found on below websites:

    https://storbritannien.um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit/

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