Danish Visa Requirements

Anyone visiting Denmark for short periods of time from a country with a visa requirement for entering the country must obtain a visa before arriving there. Here is a list of countries whose citizens require a visa to enter Denmark.

More Info: Short Stay Visas (Schengen Visa) from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

Stays in multiple Schengen countries: An applicant who wishes to visit several Schengen countries (such as Sweden), but who plans to spend the longest time in Denmark, must submit his or her application at a Danish diplomatic representation. If the applicant wishes to stay for an extended period in several countries, he or she must apply for a visa at the diplomatic representation of the Schengen country where the visit is to begin.

If you reside in a country that requires a visa, you can find out how to apply here: How to Apply for a Visa

More information: When is a visa granted?

According to the Danish Immigration Service:

The overwhelming majority of visa applications are processed and decided by Danish representations abroad. Their decisions may be made within a few days – some cases may take as long as 10-12 days.

Cases handled under the Danish Immigration Service, including most applications for visits to friend and family, have an average processing time of 4-6 weeks.

The average processing time for business visas is 3-5 weeks.

The average processing time for extension of a visa/temporary stay is currently 2-4 weeks

Processing times at the Danish Immigration Service are calculated from the date upon which the application was received in office. The timelines listed here are rough averages. Some cases may be processed faster, while others may take more time.

Forms for visa application can be found here: Forms

See also: Swedish Visa Requirements