How do I apply for a Danish visa?
Online form, then in person.
Short answer
You fill in the application on ApplyVisa.um.dk and then hand it in in person, normally in the country where you live, where your fingerprints are taken. Depending on the country, you submit it at a Danish embassy, a VFS visa application centre or the mission of another Schengen country that represents Denmark. If you visit several Schengen countries, apply to the country where you will spend the most days or that is the main purpose of the trip. With equal days, apply to the country you enter first.
Why
- Many countries have no Danish mission, so another office handles the case.
- Fingerprints are normally required.
- The visa centre also handles appointments and status questions.
Details
After a decision, you collect your passport at the visa centre where you applied.
Tip
Find your country on the um.dk list of where to apply before you book an appointment.
What may differ
You may apply outside your home country only if you stay there legally and have a valid reason.
Common misconception
You can apply for a Danish tourist visa after arriving in Denmark.
What actually happens
Schengen visas cannot be applied for from inside Denmark; you apply before you travel.
People also ask
- How much does a Danish visa cost?
- How long does a Danish visa take?
- What documents do I need for a Danish tourist visa?
Sources
- Danish Immigration Service: Apply for a short term visa to private visits and tourist visitsChecked at:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark: Where to apply for a visa or residence permitChecked at:
- Danish Immigration Service: How long are you allowed to stay in Denmark, the other Schengen countries, the Faroe Islands and Greenland?Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Entry and customs rules can change, so check the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish police and the Danish Customs Agency before you travel.
Planning and budgetRelated questions
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Do you pay customs on gifts sent to Denmark from outside the EU?
A gift sent by a private person from outside the EU is free of duty and VAT if it is worth EUR 45 or less.
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Can you bring medicine into Denmark?
Yes, from 1 January 2026 you may bring medicine into Denmark for personal use from any country, if it was sold legally in the country where you bought it.
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Can you bring meat and milk into Denmark from outside the EU?
No, travellers coming from a country outside the EU may not bring any meat or dairy products, which includes sausages, cheese and milk.
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Do you have to declare cash over EUR 10,000 when entering or leaving Denmark?
Yes, if you carry cash or other liquid assets worth EUR 10,000 (about 75,000 kr.) or more, you must declare them to Toldstyrelsen when you enter or leave Denmark.