Denmark
Denmark visa
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The official "New to Denmark" portal is run by the Danish immigration service (Udlændingestyrelsen) and the SIRI agency. The pages consulted describe the short-stay visa, limited to a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period, and refer to the residence permit for longer stays. The application is filed in person with a Danish mission or an external service provider, with fingerprints taken. This page reproduces what those official pages state as of September 17, 2026.
Updated on 7 October 2026 · Official sources consulted on 17 September 2026
At a glance
- Authority
- Udlændingestyrelsen (Danish immigration service) and SIRI (agency for international recruitment and integration)
- Submission channel
- Filing in person with a Danish diplomatic mission or a service provider's office; online entry announced by the portal at ApplyVisa.um.dk
- Portal language
- English (the "en-GB" version consulted)
Do you need a visa?
Nationality Kiribati
For a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport. To work, study or stay longer, the rules are different: check your situation.
Good to know
Annex II (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, consolidated version of 30.12.2025): exemption applicable as soon as an agreement with the EU enters into force.
Official source: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II (consolidated version of 30.12.2025)EUR-Lex — Règlement (UE) 2018/1806, annexes I et II (version consolidée du 30.12.2025) (new tab) Verified on 24 September 2026
VisaGuideline helps you prepare your application. The decision belongs to the country’s authority: check the official page before paying or applying.
Denmark visa: who needs one?
Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.
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List of nationalities
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- Russia
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- Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
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- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
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- Türkiye
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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List of nationalities
A nationality missing from this list does not establish a visa exemption. Consult the official authority.
Documented visa types
- Short-term visa ("short-term visa")
- The portal states that it normally gives the right to stay throughout the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. Official page (new tab)
- Private visits and tourist visits
- A visit category for which the portal publishes a dedicated application page, with an invitation form filled in by the host in Denmark. Official page (new tab)
- Residence permit
- The portal refers to it for people wishing to stay in Denmark longer than the short-stay visa allows; the conditions are not detailed on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Where and how to apply
The portal states that the application may be filed in the country of residence, or in another country if the applicant is there legally, and that one must appear in person to file the visa application with a Danish diplomatic mission or a service provider's office.
The page consulted refers to the list of Danish diplomatic missions and mentions online filing at the address ApplyVisa.um.dk.
Steps in the procedure
- For a private visit: have the invitation form filled in by the host in Denmark.
- Gather the supporting documents requested.
- Appear in person to file the application with a Danish mission or a service provider's office.
- Pay the visa fee.
- Have your biometric data taken (fingerprints).
Documents mentioned by the authority
- Invitation from the host in Denmark (printed, or the identification number of the invitation).
- Travel insurance covering the whole of the Schengen area, for a minimum amount of 30,000 EUR.
- Passport or travel document valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of departure, issued less than 10 years ago and containing at least 2 blank pages.
- Identity photograph in the 35 mm x 45 mm format.
- Relevant supporting documents, such as the purpose of travel, proof of accommodation and proof of sufficient means.
The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.
Stated fees and processing times
According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the visa fee is normally 90 EUR, and 45 EUR for children aged six to under twelve, a service fee being charged in addition by the external service provider.
The processing times are not stated on the pages consulted.
After the decision
The pages consulted do not state what follows the decision. The authority decides whether to issue or refuse.
Prepare your application
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Tourism (short stay)
Tourist visa: documents, fees and steps See my document list — Tourism (short stay)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the application filed?
According to the portal, in the country of residence (or in another country if the applicant is there legally), by appearing in person at a Danish diplomatic mission or a service provider's office.
Is there an electronic visa?
Not stated on the portal consulted.
How long does the short-stay visa allow a person to stay?
According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, it normally gives the right to stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.
Official links
Authority marks the official website of an administration of the destination country.
- New to Denmark — portail officiel de l'immigration (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026 Authority
- Demande de visa de court séjour (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026 Authority
- Visa de court séjour pour visite privée ou touristique (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026 Authority
- You want to apply (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026
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