Denmark Tourist visa, requirements, the application

Who Needs a Denmark Tourist Visa?

Visiting a Schengen State requires a visa if you are from one of these countries:

Currently, only Vanuatuans with ordinary passports issued before May 25, 2015, are considered eligible for visa-free entry into the Schengen Area since the EU partially terminated visa-free travel with Vanuatu.

Denmark Tourist visa requirements

When applying for a Denmark tourist visa, you need to gather the requirements or supporting documents. The officials need to ensure that your purpose of the visit is genuine and the documents can prove it.

The requirements can change by your nationality and your case, but the below list is a general one:

Application form 

There is an online application form with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark that you need to complete. You must include your personal information and print, date, and sign it. You can also download the PDF file of the Schengen visa application form from here.

The information you write in the form needs to be compatible with your documents. There must not be any inconsistency between them.

Photos 

Two photos of yourself are needed. They can not be older than three months ago, and your face must cover most part of the photo (70-80%).

Passport 

It must be valid at the time you apply for a Denmark visa for six months. Also. It needs to hold validity for three months after the date you are going to leave Denmark. Look at the date it was issued. If it’s older than ten years, apply for a new one.

Insurance 

Everyone who wants to enter the Schengen Area needs insurance. So purchase one to cover your expenses for 30.000 EUR. Look at the insurance company’s policy and see if they are valid in the EU or not. Also, see if they have a refund policy or not, just in case the embassy rejects your visa.

Proof of accommodation 

Make it clear where you will stay during your visit to Denmark. You can rent a place in advance or book a hotel and provide the information in your application.

Proof of having enough funds for costs 

Bank statements, bank balance, income from property, or anything to prove you have money to cover your expenses.

Job status 

Submit your employment contract or business registration for your employment status.

Cover letter 

When you complete the online application form in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, there is a cover letter you need to print and sign.

Itinerary for a trip.

You must submit documentation detailing your journey to Denmark.

Minors should provide the following:

• Birth certificate/ adoption certificates/evidence of custody if parents are divorced / parent’s death certificate.
• Parental consent letter and passport copies for both parents/legal guardians.

Itinerary or flight booking.

In writing, you must provide a comprehensive plan of your flight or trip to the Schengen Area.

Note; The mentioned supporting documents are not a complete list. You might have to submit further documents at the embassy’s request. It’s up to the country you apply from and your background.

How to Apply for a Denmark Tourist Visa?

The way you should apply for a Denmark tourist visa is as follows:

Step 1. Determine if you need a Denmark Schengen visa or not

The above section explained that nationalities of a few countries are exempt from the Denmark tourist visa. It means they can visit the country with their passport.

The article provided a list of these countries, and you can see if you are among them or not.

In case you are in a visa-waiver country, you won’t need to get a visa. Travel to Denmark and enjoy it. But if you are not, follow the below procedures.

Step 2. Collect documents required for a Denmark tourist visa

There is a list of Denmark tourist visa checklists you need to submit in your application. You can get familiar with them in the above section. Applicants must collect and submit all of them during a visa interview.

Read every line and pay attention to details. If one part is missing or the officials ask for more, your application will take longer. Also, always remember that the Danish embassy could ask for further supporting documents.

Do not forget to print the cover letter from the website as well. There is a section called the ‘My applications’ menu. You can get the letter from this part as well.

In the end, you need to pay the fee for visa processing. The standard amount is DKK 598. You can pay it through the following cards:

• Visa
• Dankort
• Master Card
• JCB

Step 3. Complete the application form. 

Get the Denmark tourist visa application form and fill it out. Give accurate and up-to-date information.

Step 4. Pay the tourist visa charge. 

Pay the cost and produce a copy of your receipt.

Step 5. Submit your application, supporting documentation, and biometrics. 

Submit the application and any relevant papers in person to the Danish embassy or visa center through which you are applying. Your application must be submitted in person.

Step 6. Participate in the visa interview. 

After applying for a visa, you will be requested to attend an interview to answer personal and travel-related questions.

Step7. Wait for a response to your application. 

The embassy/consulate will contact you through email if your visa application is granted.

International visitors from Russia, Ukraine, and India can apply for special travel agencies and tourist arrangements in Denmark. These arrangements make visiting Denmark as tourists simpler for those nations’ nationals.

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Denmark Tourist Visa Processing Time

This could take up to 15 days to complete the paperwork and submit your visa application. If there is an exceptional instance, the processing time may be extended depending on the circumstances.

The processing schedule for visa extension applications is 14 days; however, due to COVID-19, it may take longer (from 2 to 3 months).

Can You Extend Your Denmark Tourist Visa?

You must submit the application form for visa extension before the visa’s expiration date or the end of your visa-free stay. Your extension petition may be denied if you apply too late or during an unlawful stay. A Denmark Schengen visa can only be renewed on the following occasions:

• Late entry
• Humanitarian factors
• Event of force majeure
• Important personal factors

Note: It’s important to remember that all of the above reasons require strong arguments on your application to get a tourist visa extension.

Applicants who wish to extend their stay can submit their applications in person at the Danish Immigration Services Citizen Service (SIRI). However, if you don’t schedule an appointment before visiting the Citizens Service office, you will not be able to enter.

Can You Work with a Denmark Tourist Visa?

You cannot do so. Before you may start working in Denmark, you must first get a residency and work permit. In addition, you need to have a job contract with a Danish company to be eligible for a Denmark work visa.

With a tourist visa, you can attend meetings, sign contracts, and do other work-related activities.

Can You Study with a Denmark Tourist Visa?

If you want to remain in Denmark for less than three months, you can study there on a tourist visa. If you would like to remain in Denmark for more than three months, you have to apply for a Denmark student visa. 

You can apply for a visa at your country’s approved Danish mission or the Danish embassy abroad. The application will be processed in around two months or 60 days.

To study in Denmark for more than three months, citizens from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland must get a residency visa.

Nationals of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, do not require a visa or residence permit to reside, work, or study in Denmark.

How Long is a Denmark Tourist Visa Valid?

For pleasure travel or to visit Denmark, you can enter Denmark for up to 90 days within six months with a Schengen tourist visa. Likewise, traveling and visiting other Schengen countries are possible with a Schengen tourist visa. However, if you want to visit other Schengen countries, you should fill out the “multiple entry” section of the application form. If you are unsure how much time you have left in Denmark, you can use the 90/180 calculator.

Denmark Tourist Visa Fee

The visa costs for Denmark are as follows:

• The typical visa charge for a tourist (Schengen) visa is €80.
• €40 – for children aged 6 to 11 years.
• €35 – for visa-facilitation agreement nations
• Free:
  • Children aged 0 to 6 years;
  • EU and Swiss nationals’ family members;
  • Researchers on scientific research trips;
  • Pupils, postgraduate students, and professors accompanying students who travel by train or study;
  • Diplomatic passport and service passport holders

Please remember that you may be forced to pay a service charge to the outsourcing business (VAC).

Let’s sum up…

This article explains everything you need to know about Denmark’s tourist visa, requirements, and the application process.

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