General Requirements
Required documents for a Denmark Visa Application:
The following list of documents are required in order to obtain a Denmark visa:
- Download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Denmark Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about photo requirements and specifications for a Danish Visa.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Travel health insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Denmark and the entire Schengen area
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Denmark and itinerary (Click to find cover letter samples!)
- Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Denmark
- Hotel Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Denmark. Find and Book Cheap Hotels in Denmark!
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Denmark
If Employed:
- Employment contract
- Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Leave permission from employer
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
If Self-Employed:
- A copy of your business license
- Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Leave permission from employer
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
If a Student:
- Proof of enrollment
- No-objection certificate from school or university
If Retired:
- Pension statement of the latest 6 months If applicable:
- Regular income generated by property proof of the latest 6 months
*Note:
The signed application form must be accompanied the rest of the abovementioned mandatory documents and handed personally at the appropriate embassy/ consulate or its representative in your home country.
Apart from the general documentation required, accompanying should be other additional documents depending on the purpose of your Danish Visa application
Denmark Visa for Study, Training, Research, or other type of Internship Purposes:
Apart from the general documentation required, the additional documents required for the Student Visa are:
- An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses
- Certificate of completion or courses attended
- Financial sustenance
Nationals Who Require a Visa for Denmark
You need a visa for Denmark for business, personal visits or tourism if you are:
- Not a citizen of a Nordic country
- Not a citizen of an EU/EAA country
- Not a family member of an EU/EEA national. Please see information on Family members of EU or EEA Nationals and note that family members of a UK national will need a visa.
- A citizen or a passport holder of a country listed on this page.
Denmark Visa for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes:
- Invitation letter from the above-mentioned authorities with details upon the nature of events or activities – purpose of visit , expense coverage.
- Names of the applicants (crew members)
- Duration of stay
- Travel itinerary