Features of obtaining a visa to Denmark

How and where to get a visa to Denmark

An exit visa can be obtained from the Royal Embassy, ​​which is located in Moscow, or from one of the visa centers. Applying for a Schengen visa to Denmark on your own involves submitting an application to the embassy or one of the specialized visa centers open in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities of Russia.

The advantage of this independent method of obtaining a visa to Denmark is that you can immediately take a photo and submit your fingerprints. The procedure takes about 5 minutes and the results will be valid for 5 years.

To enter Denmark for tourism purposes or to visit individuals, as well as for business trips, you must obtain a Schengen visa (category C) single or multiple entry (multiple visa). If you receive a long-term visa for 5 years, you can stay in Denmark for no more than 90 days during each six-month period (180 days). In case of flight through Denmark to a non-Schengen country, a Danish transit visa is issued.

To obtain an entry permit you must:

• Determine the type of visa you need.
• Collect all necessary papers.
• Arrive at the visa center during opening hours (in Moscow, sign up in advance on the official website).
• Pay consular and visa fees.
• Go through the fingerprinting procedure.
• Submit documents for consideration.
• After the agreed period, pick up the visa (or receive it by mail).

Depending on what type of visa document you are applying for, the processing time for applications varies. Next, we will talk about the categories of visas and the conditions for obtaining them.

Nyhavn is a famous 17th century port in Copenhagen. Previously, this place was considered the hottest place in the city, now it is a favorite area of ​​artists and photographers. Along the canal there are many colorful townhouses from the 17th-18th centuries, bars, cafes and restaurants. There are many historic wooden ships moored in the canal.

Do Russians need a visa to Denmark?

Residents of the Russian Federation who have expressed a desire to visit the Kingdom of Denmark are required to independently obtain an entry document. Denmark is part of the Schengen zone, so the rules for issuing travel documents require going through the same procedure as when obtaining a visa to the Schengen zone.

The issuance of visas to the kingdom is carried out by the Danish Embassy and visa centers, united under the auspices of the VFS.GLOBAL company, located in major cities of our country. The Danish Embassy considers requests from Russians wishing to re-enter the country - re-entry.

Visa centers

Visiting visa centers does not require prior arrangement. The time for the visit can be agreed upon by telephone, with the exception of the Moscow office, for a visit to which you will need to make an appointment. Moreover, in Moscow the options “Mobile biometrics”, “Personal assistant”, “Home visa”, “Premium service hall” are available.

After processing the documents and collecting biometric data, the visa center sends the collected materials for consideration to the Danish Embassy. If a positive decision is made, a visa is affixed to the applicant’s foreign passport, allowing him to travel throughout Europe. Through the VC you can also obtain a residence permit in Denmark.

Embassy

The Danish Embassy or Consulate issues visas and considers requests from Russians for all types of documents, and also issues residence permits. Citizens are received by appointment only 2 hours a day, so Russians are more comfortable using the services of visa centers.

Types of visas to Denmark

The holder of a visa to the Kingdom of Denmark may not limit himself to traveling to one country and visit other European countries. A valid visa opens up the opportunity to see the whole of Europe.

If you are considering this option, remember that when visiting several countries, it is important to submit an application to the embassy of the country where you plan to stay the longest. If you split your tourist route equally, Denmark should be the country through which you enter the Schengen area.

A visa to Denmark for Russians in 2021 is divided into several types. Depending on them, you must collect documents. A Schengen visa category C to the Kingdom is issued for the following purposes:

• tourism;
• visiting the country by invitation;
• travel for business purposes;
• working delegation;
• personal visits (burying relatives, selling real estate).

View of Copenhagen.
Copenhagen, the “harbour of merchants,” is the capital and largest city of Denmark with a population of more than 600 thousand people. Located on the islands of Zealand, Slotsholmen and Amager. It is one of the largest financial centers in Northern Europe with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Another document that allows entry to Denmark with a Schengen visa is a category D visa. It is issued in the following cases:

• for studying in any institution in the country;
• for permanent work in Denmark;
• to reunite with family.

Depending on what kind of visa to Denmark you need, the necessary papers are collected.

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Tourist visa for Russians

The most popular document is, of course, a tourist visa. It is issued to everyone who wants to explore local attractions and relax in the country. You can go by any convenient transport: by plane, train, car or ferry. You are required to obtain a category C visa.

Visitor visa

A private trip to the Kingdom to communicate with relatives and friends requires the preparation of separate documents. For a guest visa, prepare the same package of documents and attach additional paper - an invitation from a private person who is a citizen of Denmark or has a residence permit. This should be the person you are going to stay with. Prepare two copies of the document: bring one in person or send by mail to the Danish Consulate, the second must be sent by the inviting party.

Work Visa

A document that gives a foreigner the right to cross the border of the Kingdom and carry out work is called a work visa. The period for obtaining such a permit can be up to 3 months.

Since the country is a member of the Schengen Agreement, Danes and EU citizens have priority for employment. A work permit can primarily be obtained by those Russians whose profession is in demand in the country, or by highly qualified specialists. Travel periods are limited to 1 year.

Modern Axel towers in Copenhagen. Copenhagen cannot be called a city with an established ensemble of outstanding modern architecture. The focus is on practicality and space efficiency. Nevertheless, the capital's buildings attract the tourist's eye with their unusual shapes.

student visa

The small country has a very high standard of living, so it is not surprising that many people want to stay there. A student visa is available to anyone who wants to receive a quality European education in Denmark. Category D visa is issued for a period of up to 1 year.

Library of the University of Copenhagen - one of the oldest universities in Denmark. The university is known primarily for its strong medical school and research in the natural sciences.

Urgent visa

The standard processing time for applications is 7 working days. If you need to speed up this process, you can pay for an urgent visa (it will be ready in 3-5 days). To receive a document in such a short period of time, you need to have a good visa reputation and a fully completed package of documents.

Transit visa

Unlike many other countries, a transit visa is mandatory in certain cases. If you don't plan to leave the international area of ​​Copenhagen Airport, you don't have to worry about any paperwork. If you go to the city, you will have to arrange transit.

However, there are nuances. It is difficult for Russian tourists to travel through Copenhagen without transit documents. If you are traveling to any of the Schengen countries, then its visa will be your transit visa.

Denmark Airport. There is one airport on the islands - Vagar Airport. It is about an hour's drive from Tórshavn and can be reached by bus. The bus schedule is designed to coincide with departures whenever possible. The airport is small, so it is better to enter the clean area no earlier than an hour and a half before the flight.

Denmark national visa category D

If you need to stay in the country for more than 90 days, then you need to know how to get a visa to Denmark.

It is necessary to issue a document of category D, which is long-term. The basis for obtaining this type of Danish visa is:

• studying at a national institution in the country;
• official work;
• long business trip;
• family reunion.

Obtaining such an entry permit is more difficult than a regular tourist visa. Danish consuls pay special attention to the financial condition of the tourist.

A picturesque park near Frederiksborg Castle, the residence of the Danish kings in the city of Hillered. The castle was built by King Christian IV in the early 1600s and is one of the largest castle complexes in Northern Europe built in the Renaissance style. The castle houses the National History Museum with a rich collection of portraits and art objects. The picturesque park around the castle is a great place for walking, and the ponds surrounding the castle are a good place for a water bus ride.

What visa do you need for Denmark?

This is what a Schengen visa to Denmark category C looks like.
Tourists who want to travel to Denmark must obtain an entry document to this country or use a Schengen-type permit from another country, for example, France or Sweden. But at the same time, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules of state immigration law.

To figure out what kind of visa is needed for Denmark for Russians, you should decide on the purpose of the visit. The Kingdom issues different entry documents.

The most popular is a tourist visa , which is issued to travelers who want to see the sights of the state. You can go for tourism purposes not only by plane, but also by car or ferry. Regardless of the type of vehicle, a Schengen visa to Denmark category C is issued.

The second most popular document is a transit visa . It is not necessary to issue it only if the tourist does not plan to leave the international zone of Copenhagen airport. If the transfer period takes a day or more, and the tourist wants to spend this time in the city, then it is mandatory to issue a visa document.

It is important to know. If a tourist travels to a Schengen state with a transfer in the kingdom, he does not need to obtain an additional transit visa.

But if the transfer and subsequent flight are intended to a non-Schengen country, then you need to apply for a Danish transit visa.

Another Danish visa is a guest or invitation visa . It is intended for tourists who go to visit their relatives and friends officially living in the territory of the Danish kingdom.

No less relevant is a business visa , which is intended for tourists solving business issues in the state.

Students wishing to study in the country apply for a student visa.

Travelers who enter into a permanent work agreement in Denmark or who wish to reunite with a family living in the state must obtain a residence permit.

Required documents

Applying for any type of visa to the Kingdom requires a package of necessary documents approved by Danish immigration law:

• Application form filled out in English. It is also issued for minor travelers by their parents or guardians.
• International passport (new or old) in the original, photocopies of the main pages. In addition, you need to make copies with marks and stamps. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages. You also need to consider the free pages for the child. The document must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from the Schengen zone.
• Old passport (if you have one) with photocopies of all pages.
• A copy of the main pages of the passport of a Russian citizen.
• Confirmation of payment of service and consular fees in the form of a check.
• Two photographs measuring 3.5x4.5.
• Medical insurance that covers the entire duration of your trip in the amount of 30 thousand euros. If you need urgent medical care in one of the Schengen states, they will provide it to you.

There are also additional documents for a tourist visa. They are represented by the following positions:

• A certificate from work indicating your monthly salary (insufficient financial status may deprive you of the coveted visa).
• Having an account with sufficient funds.
• A document from the sponsor that confirms its financial obligations.
• Document on ownership of real estate in the Russian Federation.
• Confirmation of booking of tickets in both directions (in case of traveling by car, you need to describe the route in detail).
• Confirmation of hotel reservation or other place of residence. It should apply to the entire period of stay in the country.

The list of documents for Denmark depends on the specific type of visa. Other documents are needed for visitor, study and work visas.

A visa for guests requires an invitation from the host party, which contains information about the inviter (personal and passport details, address) and about the guest (personal and passport details, purpose and duration of travel). The receiving party must also assure the Consulate that it fully assumes financial obligations and responsibility.

A work visa to Denmark requires the following documents:

• invitation from a company or enterprise (in writing);
• an official document confirming your employment;
• a certificate issued by the bank;
• a request from the company indicating the type of your visa and the duration of your stay in Denmark.

All certificates must be completed correctly.

95% of Danish residents have a bicycle, because in the country this method of transportation is considered the most prestigious. There are special traffic lights for cyclists, marked paths, and bicycle parking facilities. Bicycle rental points can be found on every corner.

The documents for a student visa are very similar. Required:

• invitation from the educational institution (in writing);
• official document of enrollment;
• original student card from a Russian educational institution;
• confirmation of solvency;
• a request from a Danish educational institution indicating the type of your visa and the duration of your stay in the country.

Remember an important detail: the photo cannot be stapled or pasted into the application form.

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Visas to Denmark

There are different types of visas obtained to visit Denmark, each with its own letter designation. More details about each:

1. A - category (transit) can be obtained by tourists who fly to other countries through Denmark. The peculiarity of this visa is that it allows the passenger to be only in the controlled area of ​​the airport during a period of time that allows for a transfer from one air vehicle to another, therefore, it is strictly forbidden to leave the transit zone and move around the country.
2. C – category (issued for a short-term stay in Denmark), a visa of this category is received by citizens who fly to this country as part of a tourist trip, to visit relatives or friends, for business meetings or in transit. But! This visa allows you to travel to all Schengen countries.
3. B - category (national) - its actions apply only to the Danish area for a period of three to six months without existing documents confirming the right to temporary or permanent residence. The visa also allows transit through other Schengen countries for 5 days with a ban on staying in them.

To acquire this category of visa stamp, a person intending to go on a tourist trip in Denmark must collect a set of official documents:

• a foreign passport that remains valid for more than 3 months upon arrival from vacation;
• 2 photocopied copies of the 1st page of the international passport indicating personal information;
• the original of the previous passport and a photocopied copy of the page with personal information;
• photocopied previous Schengen, US and UK visa notes and border crossing stamps;
• application form, printed in English, signed by the tourist;
• filled out in English and signed by the tourist “Addition to the application form for a Schengen visa”;
• 2 current photos in color 35x45 mm without any frames: one is glued to the application form, the second is sent additionally;
• evidence of a hotel reservation for the duration of the trip (fax copies, e-mail or printouts from web resources of international booking systems), which lists: full names of tourists, travel dates, hotel details. If possible, it is worth presenting the fact of making an advance payment and the hotel stamp;
• a certificate from the workplace on a special letterhead of the organization, signed by the management and the company seal, listing the details;
• Individual entrepreneurs present original and photocopied versions of the certificate of registration of an individual entrepreneur, a certificate of registration with the tax authorities and an income statement for the reporting period with the seal of the tax authority;
• students present a certificate from the institution where they are studying, a letter from parents confirming the fact of sponsoring the student’s tourist trip, photocopied versions of the 1st page of the sponsor’s passport with personal information and a birth certificate;
• bank account statement confirming the availability of a sufficient financial amount for the trip (50 €/day per tourist);
• original and photocopied versions of the insurance policy, valid throughout Schengen, remaining valid for another 15 days upon arrival from the trip. The amount of coverage exceeds €30,000. When addressing a request for a double or multiple entry visa, you must issue a “Health Insurance Obligation”;
• original and photocopied versions of tickets;
• listing of route points (in English/Russian).

A tourist intending to visit relatives or friends in the Kingdom of Denmark must collect a portfolio of official papers as for a tourist visa stamp, attaching an invitation letter that lists:

• Full name of the receiving party, address of residence;
• Full name, date of birth, foreign passport number of the guest;
• Purpose of Travel;
• travel dates;
• signature of the receiving party;
• a photocopied copy of the host party’s passport or residence permit;
• a statement imposing financial obligations on the inviter for the guest's expenses in Denmark or an extract of the tourist's bank account, presented as confirmation of the fact that the traveler has an amount of money that allows him to pay for a vacation in the Kingdom of Denmark (50 € / day per traveler), and genuine and photocopied copies of tickets in both directions.

To obtain a visa stamp, minor children must present photocopied copies of the birth certificate and a notarized permission to remove the minor child from the remaining parent/parents. In addition, the child must fill out his own application form and submit it to the department along with the main set of official papers.

In case of death or absence of one parent, the relevant official documents must be presented.

If the parents or accompanying persons have a current Schengen visa stamp in their international passport, photocopied copies of the visa and the first page of the international passport must be provided along with the main set of official papers of the child.

For minors included in their parent's passport, their own visa sticker and photo of the child are pasted into it.

The period for producing short-term visa notes for a private visit or training takes 8 working days. The period increases to 2 months if the request is to be processed directly by the Danish Immigration Service.

The processing time for transit and business visa stamps is 5 working days.

A transit visa stamp allows you to stay in the country for 5 days or less.

The period of stay in the country within the framework of tourist and visitor visa stamps is determined by the terms specified in the invitation letter or in the hotel reservation confirmation.

If a non-functioning international passport contains a current Schengen visa stamp, it is similarly considered invalid. The tourist must purchase a new visa stamp by providing a functioning passport, a previous passport with Schengen visas and a full set of official papers.

Requirements for the application form and photo

The requirements for documents are extremely simple, and a lot depends on their compliance. The Danish Consulate General advises following all recommendations for photographs:

• size 3.5x4.5 cm;
• made in color;
• plain light background;
• matte coating;
• the face should occupy 80% of the photo;
• high image quality;
• the gaze is directed to the camera;
• long hair should be tucked behind the ears or pulled into a ponytail so that the face is fully visible;
• Emotions and smiles are unacceptable.

If the applicant, due to his religious beliefs, wears a head covering, he may not remove it, but his face must still be completely open (from forehead to chin). If a person wears glasses, it is advisable to choose an option with narrow frames.

The questionnaire is one of the basic entry rules for foreigners. It must be filled out in accordance with the standards established by Danish legislation. The form can be downloaded from the official website of the embassy.

As we wrote above, the document must be filled out in English using a computer or by hand. The following requirements apply to the questionnaire:

• Must consist of 5 sheets (it is recommended to print on both sides).
• If you decide to fill out by hand, then use pens with black ink and write the data legibly, preferably in block letters.
• Any blots, corrections, or dashes are unacceptable.
• Carefully write down your personal information in English.
• A signature is required in two places: in paragraph number 37 and at the end of the questionnaire.

If you do not speak English well, it is best to seek help from a translation agency or travel agency.

Denmark visa application form. The application form can be found and downloaded on the website of the Danish embassy or visa center. The form is filled out in English and printed on sheets of paper on both sides. The questionnaire contains personal data from the international passport, information about the place of residence, and the financial situation of the tourist.

Visa cost

Fees vary for different types of visas. Citizens of the Russian Federation must pay the following amounts if they plan to obtain a visa to Denmark in 2021:

The service fee for visa center services ranges from RUB 1,225.

Blue Planet is the name of the Danish largest aquarium in northern Europe. It is located next to the airport, making it easy to visit when transiting through Copenhagen.

Cost of a visa to Denmark

The cost of a visa to Denmark is 35 euros.
A short-term visa to Denmark costs the same as any Schengen visa - 35 €. If it is necessary to issue a document urgently, this amount increases and amounts to 70 euros.

An urgent question is how much does a visa to Denmark cost if you want to obtain a residence permit. Price – about 8500 rub. Additionally, you will have to pay for visa center services, which will cost 25 euros.

Children who are under 6 years old do not have to pay the consular fee.

Usually the question of how long it takes to obtain a visa to Denmark does not arise, since the document is issued in 2 days. But sometimes the procedure can take a week.

Visa to Denmark for a child

If you are planning a trip with children, you should take care of additional documents. A visa to Denmark for a child requires the provision of the following documents:

• photocopy of birth certificate;
• power of attorney from parents (if the child is traveling independently).

You are also required to fill out a form for a minor. The guardian signs. The document confirming permission to leave the country must be notarized.

The Wadden Sea off the coast of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. The natural phenomenon was formed in the process of destruction of peat deposits. Here you can find a large number of birds, fish and seals.

Documents for a visa to Denmark

The list of documents for a visa to Denmark is exactly the same as for a Schengen visa.
The required documents for a Denmark visa are divided into two categories: mandatory and optional for each specific permit. Mandatory ones include:

• valid passport;
• copies of all pages of the Russian civil passport;
• completed visa application form;
• 2 color photographs;
• medical insurance in the amount of 30 thousand euros;
• the required minimum amount of money for a day’s stay in the country (this amount is 70 euros).

It is important to know! The foreign passport for the duration of the trip must be current and with at least two blank sheets for creating new entries. The passport must not expire 3 months after returning from the Schengen area.

If the tourist previously had another foreign passport, it must also be presented for travel.

Depending on the type of document being drawn up, you will need to attach additional documentation.

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Denmark visa application form and sample form

The Denmark visa application form must be completed entirely in English and signed by the applicant.

Tourists planning to travel to the kingdom must apply for a visa to Denmark. The paper is printed on both sides on A4 sheet. It contains current passport data (in English). The questionnaire contains information about the tourist’s financial condition, his address of residence and other personal data.

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Photo requirements

Denmark visa photo requirements.

Standard photographs are required (format - 3.5 by 4.5 cm) in compliance with all shooting rules. The image in the photograph must be similar to the applicant. Photos must comply with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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Danish visa with a child

A separate form must be filled out for each child.
In addition to other documents, when traveling with a child you must attach:

• a copy of the birth certificate;
• power of attorney or parental consent for a young tourist to travel without them;
• a copy of the parents' Schengen visas (if visas are issued at different times).

When filling out the form, a child does not have the right to sign it if he is under 14 years of age. In this case, his parents do it for him.

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Medical insurance

Without a health insurance policy, it is impossible to obtain a visa to Denmark, since having medical insurance for the entire duration of the trip is a mandatory requirement for obtaining a visa to a Schengen country.

To obtain health insurance for Denmark, we recommend using the service cherehapa.ru

You can find out prices for travel insurance for Denmark for 2 people using the form below:

Denmark visa refusal

Refusal of a Danish visa is a common occurrence. Be prepared for such an outcome and comply with the requirements for completing all certificates.

Main failure cases:

• incomplete package of documents;
• irregularities in registration;
• false information;
• violations of the immigration regime during previous trips to Denmark or other EU countries;
• insufficient financial condition.

If you have evidence of a close connection with your homeland (for example, your wife and children remain in Russia), then there is a high probability that you will receive a visa. Consuls are usually reluctant to give reasons for refusal. Money paid for the consular fee is not refunded. If a tourist visa (or any other) was issued at a visa center, you can find out about the readiness of the document on the website.

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