Denmark
Tourist visa for Denmark: documents, fees and steps
Tourism (short stay) · 104 nationalities · residence in 220 countries · ordinary passport
Stay of up to 90 days · Verified on 7 October 2026
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Documents requested
Application form completed online on ApplyVisa and cover letter ("cover letter") printed and signedConditions and details
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs makes the online completed form and the submission of the signed cover letter, together with the documents, one of the minimum conditions for admissibility. The cover letter is printed from ApplyVisa after entry and payment. An application submitted to another Schengen State that represents Denmark cannot go through ApplyVisa.Passport or other travel document valid for at least three months after the planned departure date, issued less than ten years ago and containing at least two blank pagesConditions and details
The Danish Immigration Service requires a passport valid for at least three months after the planned departure date, issued within the last ten years and containing at least two blank pages. These conditions are also among the basic conditions for issuing the visa.Identity photograph 35 mm x 45 mm, face facing forward, chin to top of head height between 30 and 36 mmConditions and details
The photograph must resemble the applicant's current appearance faithfully, with the applicant looking at the camera from the front. The representation may require several photographs.Travel insurance covering the entire Schengen area for the planned duration of stay, with minimum coverage of 30 000 eurosConditions and details
The insurance covers repatriation costs for health reasons or in the event of death, essential medical care and emergency hospitalisation during the stay. It must be valid for the same period as the visa: the visa's validity period may be reduced if the insurance does not cover the entire period. This condition must remain fulfilled on entry and during the stay.Proof of sufficient means to cover the costs of the stay and the return journeyConditions and details
The Danish diplomatic representation assesses the necessary amount according to the duration of the stay and the type of accommodation. As an indication, the page cites approximately 350 Danish kroner (DKK) per day, and approximately 500 DKK per day in the case of a hotel stay. The applicant must be able to prove these means at any time, including on entry and during the stay.- Information and supporting documents on the purpose of the journeyThe page cites the information on the purpose of the journey among the relevant supporting documents to be gathered before the application.
- Proof of available accommodation during the stayThe page cites proof of available accommodation among the relevant supporting documents to be gathered before the application.
Evidence establishing the intention to leave the Schengen area upon expiry of the visaConditions and details
The applicant provides the information that allows the authorities to assess whether he or she will leave the Schengen area before the visa expires. According to the page, a visa is normally granted when the authorities consider that the applicant will return without any doubt before its expiry.
Depending on your situation
Host's invitation in Denmark: printed invitation or identification number of the invitation filed online (private visit)Conditions and details
For a private visit, the Danish immigration service recommends that the host complete an invitation form, on paper or online, without requiring it. If the application is filed with the representation of another State acting for Denmark, the host downloads the invitation PDF from MyPage, prints it, signs it by hand and sends it to the applicant. The condition "accommodation with a host" is only an approximation of the private visit described by the page.Fingerprints taken at the visa application centre, unless fingerprints were taken for a Schengen visa within the last 59 monthsConditions and details
Fingerprints are taken when applying. They are not taken again if they were taken for a Schengen visa application less than 59 months before the new application. The questionnaire does not collect this information: the applicant must check this condition.
Official fees
- Visa fee, adult applicant 90 €
Steps
- Determine the place of submission for the country where you are legally residing: Danish representation, VFS Global center, or a Schengen State representing Denmark.
- For a private visit, ask the host in Denmark to complete the invitation (paper or online), recommended but not mandatory.
- On ApplyVisa: create an account, complete the application, pay the visa fee, then print and sign the cover letter.
- Gather the documents from the checklist of the visa application center corresponding to the purpose of travel.
- Check the available slots at the visa application center and, if necessary, book an appointment there.
- Appear in person to submit the signed cover letter, the documents and the passport, and to have your biometric data recorded.
- Pay, in addition to the visa fee, the service fees of the visa application center.
- Wait to be contacted by the centre or the representation, collect the passport and check the visa sticker details.
Where to apply
- ApplyVisa (applyvisa.um.dk), the online application and payment system of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Visa application centre (VFS Global) designated for Denmark, where the application is finalised in person
- Danish diplomatic representation, where the ministry's list indicates it as the place of submission
- Representation of another Schengen State linked to Denmark by a representation agreement; the application then follows the rules of that State
Good to know
Application submission periodConditions and details
The application may be submitted no earlier than six months before the planned entry into the Schengen area and, as a general rule, must reach the representation at least 15 days before that entry. Transporting the application file from the application centre to the representation may take one to two days.Announced processing timesConditions and details
Processing takes up to 15 calendar days when all documents have been provided, and up to 45 days if checks or referral to the immigration service are necessary. The period runs from registration by the embassy, excluding transport from the application centre.Denmark, main destinationConditions and details
The application is submitted to Denmark if the traveller spends the most days there or if the main purpose of the trip is there. If stays in several Schengen States are of equal length, it is submitted to the first State of entry.Nationality groups and purely tourist visitsConditions and details
The Danish immigration service divides nationalities subject to visa requirements into five indicative groups. Nationals of group 1 can in principle obtain a visa for a purely tourist visit without a host in Denmark. For groups 2 to 5, a host in Denmark is normally necessary. Group 5 has access to it only in exceptional circumstances, such as the death or terminal illness of a relative living in Denmark. Each application is still examined on a case-by-case basis.Conditions imposed on the hostConditions and details
The host confirms that the visit is expected; the VU2 invitation form is recommended but not mandatory. The host must have permanent accommodation in Denmark, except in exceptions, and must normally be a citizen or resident of Denmark.Air ticketConditions and details
The Danish immigration service recommends not buying an air ticket before obtaining the visa. However, local agreements between Schengen representations may require a purchased ticket.- Documents requested locallyThe representation may request other documents, several photographs or copies of the application. Consult the website of the competent representation before submitting.
- Recent photographThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires an identity photograph dating from less than six months at the date of application.
Conditions to be met throughout the stayConditions and details
The conditions relating to means and insurance apply to the issuance, the entry and throughout the stay. If they are no longer met, the visa may be withdrawn and the traveller must leave the Schengen area immediately.The visa does not guarantee entryConditions and details
At the Schengen border, the traveller presents his passport bearing the visa and may have to prove his means, the purpose of the stay (invitation, hotel reservations) or a return ticket.Grace period on the vignetteConditions and details
The Danish representation adds a grace period of 15 days to the visa validity period: the period of validity and the duration of stay shown on the vignette therefore do not coincide.- Refusal and appealsIn the event of refusal, the passport is returned with a reasoned refusal letter that indicates how to appeal. The visa fee and the service fee are not refunded.
Application to a state representing DenmarkConditions and details
The representing state may refuse the application without consulting the Danish immigration service; an appeal is then lodged with the authorities of that state. For a Danish decision, the application must be submitted to a Danish representation or office.- Neither work, nor studies, nor settlementA Schengen visa does not permit settling, working or studying in Denmark. Beyond 90 days, or in order to work or study, a residence permit or a work permit must be applied for.
Overstaying the visa durationConditions and details
Staying in Denmark after the visa expires, or using the stay to attempt to settle there, may result in a penalty period of 3 or 5 years during which a visa is generally not granted.Residence permit of another Schengen StateConditions and details
Certain residence permits and long-stay visas (D visa) issued by another Schengen State exempt the holder from the visa requirement for Denmark. In case of doubt, inquire with the State that issued the permit.- Prior consultation for certain nationalitiesCertain nationalities are subject to consultation during the examination of the application; the list appears in Annex 16 of the Visa Code Handbook.
Greenland and the Faroe IslandsConditions and details
A single application is sufficient for a Schengen visa and a visa for Greenland or the Faroe Islands: indicate this when submitting. These visas are issued by the Danish representations and cannot be applied for through a State representing Denmark.
Nationalities covered
This procedure applies to 104 nationalities.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Congo
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Russia
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Official links
- How to apply for a visa (new tab) um.dk
- New to Denmark — Apply for a short term visa to private visits and tourist visits (new tab) www.nyidanmark.dk
- New to Denmark — Visa (short term) – Entry with a residence permit issued by another Schengen country (new tab) www.nyidanmark.dk
- Udlændingestyrelsen (Danish Immigration Service) et SIRI (Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration) (new tab) www.nyidanmark.dk
- Where to apply for a visa or residence permit (new tab) um.dk
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