How to get a visa to Denmark yourself. The procedure and timing of its registration at the visa center or embassy. Features of obtaining a work and visitor visa in 2021. A visa to Denmark is required to travel to Copenhagen and other cities. Russians and Belarusians need to apply for it to enter the country in 2021.
Ukrainians do not need to apply for a visa if they are traveling to the country for tourism purposes for a period of less than 90 days.
This is what a Schengen tourist visa to Denmark looks like
Do Russians need a visa to Denmark?
If a tourist has a valid open visa from another European country, he can travel to Denmark using it. Where is it easier to get a Schengen visa is described in this video.
The Schengen area in 2021 includes 26 countries, such as:
- Estonia.
- Austria.
- Sweden.
- Hungary.
- Switzerland.
- Germany.
- Czech Republic.
- Greece.
- France.
- Denmark.
- Finland.
- Iceland.
- Slovenia.
- Spain.
- Slovakia.
- Italy.
- Portugal.
- Latvia.
- Poland.
- Lithuania.
- Norway.
- Liechtenstein.
- Netherlands.
- Luxembourg.
- Malta.
- Belgium.
Based on the above, if a person is a citizen of one of these countries, then he does not need a Danish visa.
Schengen countries
Denmark visa application form
The application form for a Danish visa can be obtained free of charge at the Moscow embassy or at any visa center. You can also download the Schengen application form in PDF format, save it to your computer and fill it out later.
The form is signed personally. The exception is minors. Their forms are signed by parents/guardians. In this case, a complete decoding of the name of the signatory is required.
Sample of filling out an application form for a visa to Denmark
The form is filled out in Latin in Danish or English according to the sample, taking into account the purpose of the trip. The Schengen application form consists of 5 sheets. It must be printed on both sides of the sheet. VC employees will help you fill out the application form for only 300 rubles based on the documents provided.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Visa categories and conditions
To visit Denmark you must have a Schengen visa. It happens:
- Tourist.
- Guest.
- Business.
- Working.
- Transit.
- Student.
Each type requires a similar package of documents () with minimal differences.
A visa to Denmark is issued directly in the country of actual residence or registration of a person. Documents are submitted to the Danish Embassy.
Embassy of Denmark in Moscow (Prechistensky Lane, 9)
If this is not available, it is possible to submit documents to diplomatic missions of other countries, but only on the condition that they have rights regarding consular powers.
Consular powers are vested in the representations of countries included in the Schengen area, that is, twenty-six states. Learn more about obtaining a Schengen visa yourself in this video.
Applying for a visa to Denmark
Cost | Documentation | Questionnaire |
Denmark is the smallest Scandinavian state, whose unique nature and high level of economic development attract the attention of tourists from all over the world, tired of the hustle and bustle of popular resorts.
Over the past ten years, the Kingdom of Denmark has been deservedly recognized as the happiest, most stable and most prosperous country in the world. To visit Denmark, a traveler must obtain a visa. Those who have received a Schengen visa to Denmark are given the opportunity to visit other countries in the Schengen zone.
To independently apply for a visa to Denmark, the applicant must fill out a visa application form, collect the necessary documents and submit them for consideration to the Denmark Visa Center located in Moscow.
The processing time for a tourist visit visa is about three weeks, while a business visa is issued within just five working days.
List of required documents
To apply to the Denmark visa center you need to submit the following documents:
- International passport.
- Certificate confirming place of employment ().
- A document indicating the availability of funds. It may be issued by a bank or other financial institution and must confirm the actual existence of the account.
Bank statement for obtaining a Schengen visa
- Medical insurance.
- Questionnaire (). Download the sample form here.
- Photos (). Two copies must be provided.
- A document indicating the availability of a hotel reservation.
- Consent to the processing of personal data.
This package of documents is the main one for opening a visa. Based on the purpose and type of visa document, it can be supplemented.
Documents are submitted to the authorities independently and require personal presence. This is one of the main conditions for obtaining a visa.
Validity period of the international passport and other requirements for submitted documents
Immediately before submitting the documentation, you must make sure that it meets all the necessary requirements.
The main requirement is the validity period of the foreign passport. It must be at least three months from the date of departure from the country.
The application form for a Danish visa must be filled out strictly in English. It must contain the personal signature of the applicant.
Photos must be 3.5 * 4.5 centimeters in size. The background must be light in color.
Schengen visa photo requirements
A document indicating the current place of work must include the full name of the enterprise, details of the organization, seals and signatures of an authorized person.
A statement of funds implies the presence of fifty euros for each day of stay in Denmark.
Medical insurance must be valid not only for the duration of your stay. It must be valid for another 15 days after returning from Denmark.
Sample of insurance for obtaining a visa to Denmark
The embassy may require you to provide a detailed travel plan within the country. It is necessary to clearly indicate all the places where you plan to stop. The plan must be drawn up in Russian or English.
If there is a minor child, his parents’ passport must contain his photo.
Visa rules
Documents are submitted directly to the Danish Embassy at the actual place of registration or stay. Application must be made no later than two weeks before the expected departure date. But you can submit documents no earlier than 90 days in advance.
If you submit documents yourself to the authorized bodies, registration may take from 7 to 30 days . There is a possibility of cooperation with intermediaries. But this is only relevant in the case of a tourist visa. In this case, the processing time will take from seven to ten days.
Tourist visa category C for Russians
Tourism is the most common reason to visit Denmark for Russians and Belarusians.
Basically, tourist trips are booked through a specialized company that deals with visa processing. This is one of the few exceptions when it is not necessary to submit documents yourself. This can also be done by employees of a travel company.
Required documents:
- Old foreign passport.
- Application form for entry permit.
These documents must be added to the main package. You will also need to provide photocopies of your foreign passport, which is valid at the time of submission. If a person has previously opened a Schengen visa, you will need to make copies of it.
How to make copies of your passport
The duration of obtaining a visa directly depends on the expected duration of travel. The validity period is ninety days.
The package of documents must also include a certificate from a valid place of employment. It contains information regarding length of service, position and salary. A mandatory item is the presence of confirmation from the manager that the person will retain the workplace during the period of his absence.
Sample certificate of employment for obtaining a Schengen visa
If a person is a private entrepreneur, then registration documents are required. You must also submit:
- Declaration of income.
- Bank statement.
- Medical insurance. The amount of damages covered must not be less than thirty thousand euros.
Visitor visa by invitation
A visitor visa is issued at the Danish Embassy by submitting the basic documents with an invitation yourself. It must be directly from a person legally residing in the territory of the state.
The invitation must be duplicated in two copies. It should contain information regarding:
- Personal passport details of the inviting person.
- Residence addresses.
- Personal passport details of the invited person.
- Foreign passport numbers.
- Purposes of the trip.
- Duration of stay on the territory.
A certificate of solvency is not required in this case. It can be replaced with a statement from the inviting person. The document represents the person’s consent to full financial support for the guest for the entire period of stay in the country. Download a sample sponsorship letter here.
Sample sponsorship letter
It is also necessary to have return tickets. This is proof that the person’s goal is a guest visit. A visitor visa does not require an officially certified invitation.
Price
Applying for a visa incurs certain financial costs, which are presented in the table.
Denmark visa costs
If a child who is not yet 14 years old is included in the foreign passport of one of the parents, then he will not have to pay for a visa. Also, children under six years of age do not pay.
When submitting documents, they must be translated into English. The cost of translation is 1-3 euros per document.
Documents for a Schengen visa to Denmark
When applying for Schengen visas, the applicant must provide a basic package of documents (standard for all applicants) and an additional package, which depends on the chosen purpose of the trip. Denmark is no exception.
The required package of documents to obtain a Danish visa includes:
- A pre-filled application that can be found, filled out and printed on the visa center website. Must be signed and completed in English only. If an application needs to be completed and signed for a minor, either the parents or legal guardian must do so.
- A foreign passport that will not expire until at least 90 days after completion of the trip. The document has at least 2 more pages for stamping. If a child is also included in the passport, he will travel with his parent - there must be at least 4 blank pages.
- Photocopies of completed pages of a foreign passport (both new and old).
- Photocopies of all entries in the internal Russian passport.
- Receipts for payment of the consular fee and, if necessary, the service fee.
- 2 photographs for documents that will meet the ICAO parameters. The size of the photo is strictly 3.5 by 4.5 cm. The height of the face is no more than 36 cm and no less than 32 cm. The head in the photo should not be tilted, turned, or thrown back. No expressions of emotion in the photo. Eyes are open, mouth is closed. Face color – natural; tinted glasses, accessories or other things that will cover the face are not allowed. The photographs themselves must be free of bends, fractures, and dirt. The background of the photo is only light, monochromatic. There shouldn't be any shadows.
- Medical insurance with a minimum coverage area of 30 thousand euros.
Additional package of documents for tourist visas:
- Documents that confirm the availability of money for travel. As a document, you can provide a certificate from the bank about the availability of funds and their movement for several months before the trip, a certificate from work indicating the position and salary of the applicant. A letter from the sponsor or documents confirming the availability of real estate in Denmark.
- If traveling by personal car, provide a detailed route plan; if traveling by plane, return tickets or copies thereof.
- A voucher that will serve as proof of your hotel room reservation.
Additional documents for visa by invitation
- A letter from the inviting party, filled out on a special form. The person who invites must be a legal citizen of the country or have a residence permit there. All information about the trip, accommodation conditions, guest and inviting party should be as detailed as possible.
- Information from the passport of the inviting party - a copy of the page where it is indicated that he is a citizen of Denmark or has a residence permit.
- We need documents that confirm the security of the guest or the one who invites (they can be submitted by one person who will sponsor everything).
Business visas
- You will need an invitation request from a Danish company to obtain a business visa. Be sure to indicate what kind of participation the applicant will take. There should be as much detailed information as possible about the business partner or company with the signatures of the responsible persons.
- A certificate that proves sufficient funds to stay in Denmark.
- Student visa.
- Young people must present a document confirming their enrollment in an educational institution or continuation of their studies there.
- If there are no personal funds, then provide a sponsorship letter.
To cross the Danish border, unemployed or pensioners must provide either funds on their card or a written letter from a sponsor who is willing to cover the entire cost.
If minors are sent to Denmark, their additional documents must include a birth certificate and color copies of their parents’ foreign passport. If the child's other parent is not accompanying the child, he must have written permission that he has been notified that the child will be abroad. The same document is required from both parents if the minor will travel with an accompanying person. Only a document certified by a notary is accepted.
Those planning to visit the Faroe Islands or Greenland should note that the territories belong to Denmark, but officially they have autonomy and do not belong to the Schengen zone. Therefore, to cross their borders, a national visa of category “D” is issued. Features of document processing for these territories are slightly different from those suitable for Denmark.
Questionnaire: nuances of filling out
The visa application form is completed in English. The document form itself can be found on the website of the consulate, visa center or agencies that deal with this. You can either fill out the form manually or online after downloading the form. The last method is more relevant, since it is possible to easily correct existing errors.
Be sure to take into account several nuances when filling out the application.
- To be filled out exclusively in English.
- The application has five sheets. You can print 2 pages on both sides on one sheet.
- The institution will not accept a document with a correction. Can only be filled in with black ink.
- There should not be any inaccuracies or discrepancies between the information in the application form and the passport or other documents.
- It is mandatory to sign the form in all places (item 37 of the form – 2 signatures and 1 at the end of the document). The signature, like the data, must be similar to that in the passport.
The application form must include personal information such as full name in Latin letters, date of birth, place of residence, purpose of visit to Denmark, information about the applicant’s place of work and position. Do not enter any numbers in the “Identification code” item, since Russians do not have this code.
For those who speak English well, there should be no problems filling it out. Otherwise, it is better to hire a translator.
Work Visa
The basis for opening a work visa is the presence of a workplace in Denmark. To apply for it, you first need to find an employer who will agree to hire you in Denmark.
Sample job invitation
The employer must send an invitation to work to the person’s actual country of residence. The document contains all the basic data regarding the job position and the guarantee of providing a place for employment. He must also indicate the type of visa and the period for which the employee is supposed to be hired.
The documents are sent directly to the person himself. They serve as an addition to the main package of documents. You should also ensure that you have a certificate of sufficient financial security.
To submit documents, you must make an appointment with the consul at the embassy yourself.
To work in Denmark, you must obtain a residence permit and a work permit.
student visa
Additional information to the main package of documents includes the following:
- From the educational institution about the fact of enrollment.
Sample certificate of enrollment
- About financial well-being.
Also, Russians will need an invitation from an educational institution. It indicates the duration of study and the type of visa document.
In some cases, you may need a student ID from the educational institution at your place of actual residence.
Transit visa
Transit visas come in several categories:
- A.
- IN.
A category B transit visa is only issued if the person plans to leave the airport in Denmark. This visa is valid for a very limited amount of time, only five days. To open it, a standard documentation package is required.
If movement outside the airport is not envisaged, category A opens. But it is necessary to open it only if the person’s route runs to countries that are not included in the Schengen zone. This visa is opened for the possibility of transfer at the airport.
Types of visas to Denmark
There are two types of Danish visa - Schengen short-term and national residence permit.
Schengen visa C
Schengen visas are issued for the following purposes:
- Tourist trip.
- Any private visits, such as visiting loved ones or burials, training courses, business purposes, etc.
- Participation in various cultural and sports events.
- Visit of property owners in Denmark or intention to purchase it.
C visas are single-entry, double-entry and multiple-entry. Those who apply for a visa for the first time are usually issued a single-entry visa, while experienced travelers are given a multiple-entry visa, which allows them to make an unlimited number of entries and exits and travel throughout the Schengen area.
The only condition is the rule of the country of first entry. When obtaining a Danish visa, the first country of entry must be this country, and the number of days spent in Denmark must exceed the time spent in other Schengen countries.
Residence permit (national visa)
A residence permit is issued for:
- Long-term contract work.
- Intent to marry or reunite with family.
- Studying at a Danish university.
Transit visa to Denmark
A Danish transit visa is needed in cases where the passenger intends to leave the international area of the airport between transfers or does not have a Schengen visa from any other country. If a tourist flies to a country outside the Schengen zone, a transit visa to Denmark is required.
Visa to Greenland and Faroe Islands
Greenland and the Faroe Islands belong to Denmark, but are autonomous and not part of the Schengen area. Therefore, you cannot visit these territories with a Danish Schengen visa; you need to apply for a separate visa permit for Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The list of documents and the registration procedure are absolutely identical to the Danish Schengen, including the visa stamp itself.
Traveling with children
If you plan to travel with a minor child, you must supplement the main package of documents with the following documents:
- Export permit (this is only relevant in the absence of one of the parents).
Sample agreement for the removal of a child
- Certificate of birth of the child (copy and original).
- Visa application form.
If it is not possible to provide an export permit, an officially certified document with explanations from one of the parents will do. A child has every right to cross the border without reaching the age of eighteen on his own. In this case, he provides a certificate from the educational institution and permission to leave with the signatures of both parents ().
If a child is included in the foreign passport of one of the parents, a visa sticker is issued for him, which is then pasted into the document.
Denmark visa for children
Children's visas are issued in the same way as for adults, only with a more expanded package of documents - birth certificate, parental sponsorship, consent from the second parent if necessary (more details above in the list of documents)
- Our campaign provides discounts of up to 50% for children under 6 years old.
- Children under 12 years of age do not need to take biometrics.
- From 12 years of age, fingerprints are required.
Some countries require that an adult be present when applying for a child visa. Visas for children are issued either on the dates of travel or before the expiration date of the parents’ visas.
customs regime
Products permitted for import
When entering Denmark, it is important to remember that some goods can only be imported into the country in limited quantities. Exceeding the norm may result in payment of duties.
You can also add perfume in an amount of 50 ml to this list.
Import is prohibited:
- Drugs.
- Psychotropic substances.
- Yadov.
- Weapons.
- Items from the NATO list.
Export is prohibited:
- Gold coins.
- The national currency of Denmark in the amount of more than 50 thousand crowns.
There are no restrictions on other foreign currencies.
Refusal of a visa
Quite often, many people applying for a visa to Denmark have to face a refusal to issue a permit. There are many reasons for refusing to issue a permit, but the main ones are:
- Having a criminal record.
- Having access to information classified as “secret”.
- Incomplete package of documents.
- Inaccurate information provided.
- The information presented in the submitted documents was not confirmed. Often such situations occur when the applicant changes his place of residence or telephone number, which makes it impossible for employees to verify the accuracy of the information.
- Submission of false documents.
- Violation of the visa regime in previous trips to EU countries.
Often, a Danish visa may be refused due to the fact that the applicant has a relative in Denmark who has refugee status.
Reasons for refusal may also include:
- The applicant does not have any property of his own.
- The salary level is too low.
You can understand why the applicant was denied an entry permit by looking at the refusal document, which indicates the designation “C”. Opposite each designation there are numbers from 1 to 4. It is from these designations that you can understand why the person was refused:
- C1, C4. This reason for the refusal reveals that the employees of the diplomatic mission considered the applicant dangerous to the national security of the republic. Initially, this refusal prohibits entry into Denmark from one month to six months, and a repeated refusal with this combination promises a ban on entry into EU countries for 10 years.
- C2, C3. This combination means that the applicant is called for an interview to resubmit documents.
How much does a visa to Denmark cost?
When applying only to the consulate for registration, the applicant will cost 35 euros for a regular visa. If it is necessary to urgently review documents and issue a visa as soon as possible, the amount for a visa will double. When applying for services at a visa center, an additional service fee in the amount of 1225 rubles is paid in addition to the consular fee.
In addition, you can use additional optional paid services at the visa center. These include courier delivery of documents to your home, photographs for documents, photocopier services and the ability to track the stage of paperwork, assistance in filling out a form and purchasing medical insurance on the spot, and others.
Features of issuing visas to citizens of other countries
A visa to Denmark is issued not only based on the purpose of the trip, but also takes into account the citizenship of the person applying to enter the country. There are four categories of the population that are eligible for registration.
The first category consists of citizens of such countries as:
- Afghanistan.
- Algeria.
- Armenia.
- Bosnia.
- Ethiopia.
- Yugoslavia.
- Iran.
- Iraq.
- Gambia.
- Ghana.
- Lebanon.
- Pakistan.
- Sierra Leone.
- Somalia.
- Sudan.
- Sri Lanka.
- Uganda.
- Yemen.
All these states have acquired the reputation of dysfunctional countries with a low standard of living. Therefore, their population is actively emigrating to Europe in order to change their permanent place of residence or find employment. For such people, the Danish government provides for the issuance of visas only to those people who have close relatives in the state. According to the law, these include:
- Spouses.
- Parents.
- Minor children.
These three categories of people must be legally residing in Denmark.
If a person who has one of the above citizenships does not have such relatives, he will not receive a visa.
The second category consists of citizens of such countries as:
- Albania.
- Bangladesh.
- India.
- Jordan.
- Kenya.
- China.
- Macedonia.
- Morocco.
- Nigeria.
- Syria.
- Tunisia.
- Türkiye.
- Vietnam.
- Togo.
In this case, a brother or sister is also added to the category of close relatives. They are also required to reside or have a residence permit in Denmark.
For representatives of the third group, obtaining a visa is not particularly difficult. The main condition is proof of connection with a person who lives in Denmark. The connection may even be unrelated. Visas are also issued without problems for tourist trips.
This category includes citizens of the following countries:
- Ukraine.
- Thailand.
- Tanzania.
- Rwanda.
- Russia.
- Nigeria.
- Mongolia.
- Moldova.
- Belarus.
- Georgia.
- Congo.
- Azerbaijan.
- Burundi.
All of the above countries have entered into an agreement to simplify the visa regime. For them, a visa is issued by diplomatic missions of the state.
The fourth group is the Schengen countries. The stay of their representatives on the territory of the state cannot exceed 90 days. If you need to increase its duration, then there are two options:
- Apply for a residence permit.
- Cross the border of the country and enter it back.
The issued Danish visa allows you to travel throughout the territory regulated by the Schengen zone.
Sights of Denmark
Denmark is an extraordinarily beautiful country with many national traditions. This country has not only a unique culture, but also a history that is emphasized by its attractions.
Having been in Denmark, you need to visit the capital of this state - Copenhagen. This city is filled with an amazing atmosphere and friendly people.
One of the most beautiful sights of the capital is Amalienborg Palace. It can rightfully be called the calling card of the city. Today the royal family lives in the palace.
Amalienborg Palace complex in Copenhagen
For lovers of scientific publications, the royal library is worth a visit. It contains ancient manuscripts and has a fairly large area furnished with antique furniture.
Denmark is known not only for its unique architecture, but also for its large number of writers. One of them is Hans Christian Andersen. An entire exhibition with fairy-tale characters is dedicated to this great storyteller in Denmark. This place is perfect for excursions with children.
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Denmark Visa Application Centers
Moscow
- The visa center is located on Shchipok Street, 11, building 1
- Opening hours from 9:00 to 16:00 on weekdays
- Phone +7 (495) 723‑73-27
Saint Petersburg
- The visa center is located on Bolshaya Raznochinnaya, 16/7
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Vladivostok
- The visa center is located at Okeansky Prospekt, 17
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Irkutsk
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- The visa center is located on Karl Liebknecht Street, 121
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Kazan
- The visa center is located on Paris Commune Street, 8
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Krasnodar
- The visa center is located on Akademika Pavlova Street, 64
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Krasnoyarsk
- The visa center is located on Maerchaka Street, 16
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Murmansk
- The visa center is located on Karl Liebknecht Street, 13
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Nizhny Novgorod
- The visa center is located on Osharskaya street, 16
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Novosibirsk
- The visa center is located on Chelyuskintsev Street, 15
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Omsk
- The visa center is located on Frunze Street, 1/4
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Rostov-on-Don
- The visa center is located on Trolleybusnaya street, 24/2v
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone
Saratov
- The visa center is located on Vavilova Street, 38/11
- Open from 9 to 16 on weekdays
- Telephone