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Denmark visit visa: Schengen tourist, business, and family
A Denmark visit visa is the Schengen short stay visa that lets Indian travellers enter Denmark for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. It covers tourism, business, visiting family or friends, and medical treatment, and lets you travel across the Schengen area. It does not allow work or long study. A border officer decides entry.
Data current as of June 2026
What the Denmark visit visa covers
A Denmark visit visa, the Schengen short stay visa, lets Indian travellers come to Denmark for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. One visa type covers many purposes.
It covers tourism, visiting family or friends, business and trade fairs, and medical treatment. Because Denmark is in the Schengen area, the same visa lets you travel across all the Schengen countries, so the key is showing your real purpose and that you will return to India.
The visit visa does not allow paid employment in Denmark or a long study program, which needs a residence permit. Travel medical insurance of at least 30,000 EUR is mandatory. Denmark is one of the few Schengen countries where you must apply online first. This page is a full guide: the options, the costs, the documents, the funds, the host invitation, the application steps, what to do before you fly, and what to do once you arrive.
Apply online first, and use a host invitation
Denmark works a little differently from most Schengen countries. Two steps shape your application: the online-first portal and the host invitation ID.
Apply online on ApplyVisa first
You register on the ApplyVisa portal, complete the Schengen application, pay, and print and sign a cover letter, signing it in two places. Only then do you book a VFS Global appointment for biometrics and document submission. This online-first step is mandatory.
Get a host invitation ID
For a private or business visit, your host in Denmark fills an online invitation form that generates an invitation ID. You quote this ID in your application, and matching the file to the invitation can reduce processing time. A host is usually expected for private visits.
Source: Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ApplyVisa portal (applyvisa.um.dk), and VFS Global Denmark guidance, current for 2026. The online-first step and the host invitation ID are Denmark-specific. Steps can change, so confirm the current process before you apply.
What you can visit Denmark for
All short visits to Denmark run through one Schengen short stay visa. These are the main purposes Indian travellers apply under.
Tourist visit
Holidays and sightseeing across Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, and the Danish coast, with onward Schengen trips.
Business visit
Meetings, conferences, and trade fairs with a company invitation. You can travel for business but cannot take up paid work.
Family and friends
Visiting relatives or friends, usually with an online host invitation that generates an invitation ID you quote.
Medical treatment
Arranged treatment at a Danish facility, with a confirmation, a cost estimate, and proof you can pay.
Child or dependant
A child applies for their own Schengen visa, often with a parent, with a birth certificate and consent where needed.
Family or group
Up to 8 applicants can apply and pay together as a group, helpful for families on the same dates.
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Denmark short-stay visa options compared
Most short visits use the same Schengen short stay visa for different purposes. This table compares the main options for Indian travellers.
| Option | Who it is for | Typical stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visit visa | Holidays, sightseeing, travel | 90 days in 180 |
| Business visit visa | Meetings, conferences, trade fairs | 90 days in 180 |
| Family or friends visit | Visiting relatives or friends | 90 days in 180 |
| Medical visit visa | Treatment at a Danish facility | As approved |
| Child or dependant | Children travelling with family | 90 days in 180 |
| Schengen travel | Onward to 29 Schengen countries | Within the 90 days |
Source: Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (um.dk) guidance, current for 2026. The tourist, business, family, medical, and child or dependant routes all use the Schengen short stay visa, which also allows travel across the Schengen area. The 90 days in any 180-day period is shared across all Schengen countries. Rules can change.
For most travellers one Schengen visa serves several purposes and many countries, so the key is showing your genuine reason and your funds. We match you to the right option.
How much money you must show
Denmark sets its daily funds figure in Danish kroner, and it steps down by where you stay. The figure below shows the tiers, from a hotel stay to a pre-paid or hosted stay.
Source: Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk), current for 2026. You generally show about 500 Danish kroner per day in a hotel, or about 350 Danish kroner per day for cheaper accommodation such as a hostel, per person, for each day of stay. The amount can be lower if your stay is pre-paid or a host accepts your costs. The figures are in Danish kroner and the EUR values shift with the exchange rate, so confirm them, and show three to six months of consistent bank statements.
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Documents you need for a Denmark visit visa
A complete, consistent file is the single biggest factor you control. This table shows the core documents and the extras for each purpose.
| Document | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport and photos | All applicants | Two blank pages, two biometric photos |
| ApplyVisa form and cover letter | All applicants | Completed online, cover letter signed twice |
| Travel insurance | All applicants | Min 30,000 EUR, all Schengen, whole trip |
| Funds and itinerary | All applicants | Per the Danish daily figure, round-trip |
| Host invitation or company letter | Family and business visits | Online invitation with an invitation ID |
| Birth certificate, consent | Child or dependant | Both parents sign; consent where needed |
Source: Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk) and VFS Global Denmark checklist guidance, current for 2026. Bring originals plus a photocopy, and a translation for anything not in English or a Scandinavian language. Accommodation for the whole stay, by hotel booking or a host invitation, is expected. Requirements vary by case. Confirm the current checklist before you apply.
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Denmark visit visa fees
Government fees for a Denmark visit visa are set under Schengen rules and paid in Indian rupees. Notably, VFS does not add its own service fee for Denmark. The table shows the main charges to plan for.
| Charge | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa fee, adult | EUR 90 | Paid in INR; non-refundable |
| Child 6 to 11 | EUR 45 | Reduced fee; under 6 are free |
| VFS service charge | None | No VFS service fee for Denmark |
| Travel insurance | From about EUR 30 | Min 30,000 EUR cover, mandatory |
| Other costs | Varies | Photos, courier outside Delhi, translations |
Source: Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk) and VFS Global Denmark fee guidance, current for 2026. The Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children 6 to 11, with under 6 free, paid in Indian rupees, all non-refundable. VFS does not charge a service fee for Denmark, though a courier charge can apply outside Delhi, and insurance and translations are extra. Charges can change, so confirm current amounts before you apply.
Budget for the visa fee and mandatory Schengen insurance for your trip, with no VFS service fee to add for Denmark. We give you a clear, current cost picture before you apply.
What to do before you travel to Denmark
A smooth trip starts before you fly. Get your documents, money, and plans in order so the border officer sees a genuine, well-prepared visitor.
Pack these
- Passport valid for your trip, with your visa sticker.
- Schengen insurance certificate for at least 30,000 EUR.
- Itinerary, accommodation, and return ticket.
- Funds proof or your host invitation if hosted.
Check these
- Your total Schengen days stay within 90 in 180.
- Your insurance covers the whole trip and all Schengen.
- You handle Greenland or the Faroe Islands separately.
- You carry printed copies for the border officer.
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The Denmark visit visa application process
You apply online first, then submit at a VFS centre, and the application goes to the Danish authorities for the decision. Follow the steps in order so nothing is missed.
Apply on ApplyVisa
Register, fill the form, pay, print and sign the cover letter.
Buy insurance
Schengen cover of at least 30,000 EUR, mandatory.
Show funds
Statements meeting about 500 DKK a day, plus a host ID if you have one.
Book VFS
Appointment at the VFS Global centre for Denmark near you.
Biometrics
Give fingerprints and a photo, and submit your file.
Decision
Collect your passport once the decision is made.
Source: Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk), ApplyVisa portal (applyvisa.um.dk), VFS Global Denmark, and consular guidance, current for 2026. Steps and fees are set under Schengen rules and can change, and processing usually takes about 15 calendar days, extending to around 30 to 60 days in busy or complex cases, separate from the VFS submission time. A visa does not guarantee entry, since a border officer decides at arrival. Confirm current details before you apply.
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Denmark visit visa dos and donts
Small mistakes cause many refusals. These dos and donts keep your application honest and strong.
Do the right things
- Apply online on ApplyVisa first, then book VFS.
- Show funds at the Danish daily figure in kroner.
- Buy Schengen insurance of at least 30,000 EUR.
- Quote your host invitation ID where you have one.
- Complete the form honestly and apply early.
- Respect the 90 days in any 180-day period rule.
Do not do these
- Do not work in Denmark or earn money there.
- Do not overstay the 90 in 180 limit.
- Do not give false information or fake bookings.
- Do not hide a past visa refusal from any country.
- Do not make large unexplained deposits before applying.
- Do not travel without valid Schengen insurance.
Source: Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk) and Schengen guidance, current for 2026. False information or overstaying can lead to refusal and a ban across all Schengen countries, recorded in the Schengen Information System. Rules can change, so confirm current details. Following them protects your record.
What to do once you are in Denmark
A visit visa lets you do more than sightsee, within clear limits. Here is what you can and cannot do as a visitor.
You can
- Travel, sightsee, and visit family and friends.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and trade fairs.
- Take a short course during your stay.
- Get medical treatment you have arranged.
- Travel onward to other Schengen countries.
- Stay within 90 days in any 180-day period.
You cannot
- Take up paid employment in Denmark.
- Study a long or degree program.
- Stay beyond your 90 in 180 limit.
- Enter Greenland or the Faroe Islands on this visa alone.
- Treat the visa as permission to settle.
At the border, an officer asks about your visit and checks your documents, so keep them ready. Track your time so your total stay across all Schengen countries stays within the 90 in 180 rule.
Source: Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk) and Schengen guidance, current for 2026. The 90 days in any 180-day period applies across the whole Schengen area. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are not in the Schengen area and need separate handling. Rules can change, so confirm current details before you rely on them.
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How long you can stay and entry types
A Schengen short stay is limited and shared across the whole area. This table explains the stay, entry types, and the unusual Danish extension rule.
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum stay | 90 days in 180 | Shared across all Schengen countries |
| Validity | Trip plus a buffer | Visa sticker shows your exact dates |
| Entry type | Single, double, multiple | First-timers often single or double |
| Frequent travellers | Longer multiple entry | Sometimes 1 to 5 years for clean history |
| Extension | Defined cases only | Denmark allows it up to 90 days total |
Source: Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk) and Schengen guidance, current for 2026. The 90 days in any 180-day period is calculated across the whole Schengen area, not just Denmark. First-time applicants often receive single or double entry, and clean recent travel may earn a longer multiple-entry visa, assessed by the Danish authorities and not guaranteed. Denmark allows extension in defined cases up to a total of 90 days, applied for before the visa expires. Rules can change.
The short stay visa is for short visits, not for settling. If you want to work, study long term, or stay longer, a residence permit is needed. We explain the entry options and the right path for your plans.
What officers look for, and refusal reasons
A Denmark visit visa is approved when you show a genuine short visit, enough funds, valid insurance, and strong ties to India. Knowing what the Danish authorities check helps you prepare.
Common refusal reasons include funds below the daily figure or inconsistent statements, missing or short insurance, an unclear purpose or itinerary, gaps in accommodation, a missing host invitation where one is expected, unclear ties to India, or large unexplained deposits. Concerns that you may not leave on time also matter. Many cases can be reapplied with a stronger file.
A Denmark visit visa is the Schengen short stay visa, applied for online on ApplyVisa first and then through VFS Global with biometrics, costing EUR 90 for adults. It needs travel insurance of at least 30,000 EUR and funds of about 500 Danish kroner per day in a hotel, covers tourism, business, family, medical, and child or dependant travel, and allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. It does not allow work or long study.
Factual overview, verified against the Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (um.dk), and VFS Global Denmark guidance, current for 2026. Fees, stay periods, and rules are set under Schengen rules and can change at any time. A visa does not guarantee entry.
Meeting the criteria improves your chances, but the final decision rests with the Danish authorities and the border officer. We give you a realistic view and help you build the strongest possible application.
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