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Denmark offers its visitors a perfect blend of Northern and Central European charm. The southernmost of the Nordic countries, Denmark is known for its gorgeous nature and spectacular cityscapes. If you’re seeking an unforgettable journey, this country must be on your itinerary.

Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Denmark?

Denmark is a member of the European Union and most of its visa policy is tailored accordingly to its regulations. European Union, European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein), and Switzerland citizens are eligible for a visa-free entry to Denmark.

Other than the EU, EEA, and Switzerland citizens, Denmark signed many bilateral or multilateral agreements with various countries from different parts of the world to abolish visa requirements mutually. Their stay is limited to a maximum of 90 days per 180 days and cannot take up employment.

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Denmark Visa Types

Denmark has two main visa types: the Uniform Schengen Visa (Category C) and the National Visa (Category D). While the holders of the former can stay in Denmark for up to 90 days, the latter allows for longer stays.

Denmark Category C Visa for Short Stay Visits

A Category C visa, or a Schengen Visa, is a short-duration free roaming agreement that was first established between Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain in 1995. After 1995, many other European states became an integral part of the agreement in different years, thus creating the Schengen area. Today, the Schengen area consists of 29 countries without border controls between them and having a Schengen visa issued by these countries will grant a visa-free stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period in the Schengen area as well as transits through international airports.

With a Category C visa, you can stay in Denmark for up to 90 days for tourism, business trip and family visit purposes. Besides, you can apply for a Schengen visa for any type of short stay travel reasons, as long as you do not intend to carry out gainful activities.

Denmark Category D Visa for Long Stay Visits

A Denmark Category D visa allows its holders to stay in Denmark for a period longer than 90 days. Often issued to students, individuals working in Denmark and family members of Danish residents, a Category D Visa permits the visa-holder to apply for a residency permit.

Digital nomads, job seekers, language-course takers and researchers can also apply for a Denmark category D Visa as long as they can prove that they meet the necessary criteria.

General Requirements to Apply for Denmark Visa

• Filled out signed application form,
• Cover letter with additional documents proving your purpose of visit,
• A valid passport, which is valid for a minimum of at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen area; contains two blank pages and has been issued within the previous 10 years,
• Have your biometric data (fingerprints and photo) captured at the Visa Application Centre,
• Pay the visa fee.

What is Visa Sponsorship for Denmark?

A visa sponsorship is required in Denmark or any Schengen member state if the applicant cannot cover his/her expenses for educational or touristic purposes by own in the duration of the stay. A sponsor could be a parent, sibling, other relatives, or a friend. However, it would increase the chances of obtaining a visa if the sponsor is a first-degree relative and has a permanent residence permit or citizenship in a Schengen country.

Denmark Visa Requirements

As Denmark has many bilateral agreements with several countries, nationals of different countries are subject to different visa procedures. You can find below some country-specific information regarding Denmark visa.

Denmark Visa Requirements for Nordic Countries

Citizens of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland do not need a visa to visit Denmark, as they have the freedom of movement within the country.

Denmark Visa Requirements for Third Country Nationals

Third country nationals without a right of free movement in the EU should apply for a visa to Denmark from its missions across the globe. A Denmark visa will enable its holder to travel any country within the Schengen area in the duration of the stay.

Denmark Visa Requirements for the USA, the UK, and Canada

The citizens of the USA, the UK, and Canada can travel to Denmark and stay in the country without a visa for up to 90 days.

Denmark Visa Fees

Denmark short-stay visa types listed below exclusively include the visa fee. Keep in mind that there might be additional payments expected from the applicant such as consular fees, service fees of the outsourced companies, or application form fees.

You can find the detailed informations and latest update about visa fee by visiting the page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark