The Embassy of Denmark has appointed VF Services (UK) Ltd. as its outsourced partner for acceptance and processing of its visa applications. All visa applications (including residence and work permits for the Green Card Scheme and Family Reunification) will be accepted and processed by VF Services (UK) Ltd. through its dedicated Denmark Visa Application Centres in London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
The centre in London manages scheduling of appointments for submission of visa, Green Card and Family Reunification applications (appointment necessary). The centre in Edinburgh operates on a walk-in basis (no appointment necessary) and the centre in Manchester accepts 10 applications daily on a first come first serve basis. Visa, Green Card and Family Reunification applications must be submitted in person (including children).
For more information - including the location of the centres in Manchester and Edinburgh - please visit the VF Services website.
Helpline: - 0871 376 0023 from 08.30-17.30 hrs (Mon- Fri)
Email: info.dkuk@vfshelpline.com
You may apply up to 12 weeks before you travel.
If you are not resident in the U.K. you should normally apply through the Danish Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence, but you may also apply at any Danish mission outside your country of residence if you have a valid reason for not having applied there.
If you have not visited the Schengen area previously, a visa is normally issued for one entry. Once you have made one visit in accordance with the visa granted you may apply for two or more entries if you can provide the documentation for these visits.
If you want to visit one Schengen country, apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of that country.
If you want to visit several Schengen countries, apply at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your main destination(determined by the purpose and duration of stay).
If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, but do not have a main destination, apply at an Embassy or Consulate of any of the Schengen countries you will be visiting.
The earliest you can apply is 12 weeks before the start your trip.
Denmark represents Iceland in visa matters.
It must be signed by the applicant. All questions must be answered - otherwise the application may not be accepted. Please specificy the total number of days of stay and the period of validity (first date of entry to the last day of your final visit) requested if you are applying for 2 or more entries.
A passport photo measuring 35mm x 45mm. The photo should bear close resemblance to your current appearance and you should be facing the camera directly. The distance from your chin to the top of your head should measure between 30mm and 36mm, and your forehead and hairline should be visible.
The document must have two blank page for the visa sticker. A passport must be valid for at least 3 months after your visit to Denmark (or in the case of several visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen States) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.
If you live in the UK and are returning to the UK after your visit to Denmark you must hold a UK visa/residence/work permit valid for at least 3 months after your visit.
Documents must not be older than 1 month
Employment: • Original signed letter from employer or recent payslip.
Self-employment: • Original signed letter from a solicitor, accountant or Companies House confirming self-employment status.
Unemployment: • Social benefit entitlement letter
Student: • Original signed student letter from school, college or university confirming course details.
Visit to family or friends: • Original signed letter of invitation stating duration of stay together with a copy of the passport (with signature page) and residence permit of the person who is inviting you. You may also use the invitation form (please click here to download invitation form for family/friend visit) or the online invitation. If you are applying for multiple entries your host in Denmark should indicate this on the invitation form or invitation letter.E-mails are not accepted.
Business/Conferences: • Original signed letter or fax from foreign business partner. You may also use the business invitation form (please click here to download invitation form for business visit) or the online invitation.The letter must explain the nature and duration of stay and number of entries required. If the foreign business partner is covering all expenses connected with your visit including accommodation it must be stated in the letter/fax. Otherwise a hotel booking must be produced.Conferences: confirmation that you have been accepted for the conference and paid the registration fee.
Tourism: • Confirmed hotel reservation for all planned stays in the Schengen area/confirmation of organised tour If you are planning several visits to other Schengen countries hotel bookings must be produced for all visits. Please note that Denmark or Iceland must be the main destination (the country where you will be spending the most number of days).
Proof of insurance must be produced at the time of application.
• Insurance Certificate The insurance must cover emergency medical expenses, hospitalization and repatriation (also in case of death) - minimum EU 30,000. Evidence of this cover is required, i.e. the relevant paragraphs from the full insurance policy document (not Key Facts or Summary).
Private visits: • Travel insurance is required even if your reference in Denmark has stated that he/she will cover this. A single or annual multi-trip insurance will be accepted if you are applying for multiple entries. Business visits: • If your employer or foreign business partner is covering travel insurance or you are a member of a company travel insurance scheme your employer’s letter or invitation must confirm this. Otherwise a private travel insurance must be produced.
£60.00 per person per day if you are staying in a hotel.£40.00 per person per day if you are staying in a hostel or similar.£20.00 per person per day if you are staying with family or friends (even when your host has confirmed that he/she will be covering covering your expenses) plus funds for a return ticket to your country of residence.
• Original recent Bank Statement (covering the last 3 calendar months. The last transaction must be no more than 1 month old)(if recent Bank Statement is not available online printouts or mini statement together with original Bank Statement showing name and account number will be accepted).If your account is overdrawn you must bring proof of an overdraft facility. Or • Recent Credit Card Statement showing credit limit Or • Traveller’s Cheques
Cash is not accepted.
Business visits: If your employer or foreign business partner is covering your expenses your employer’s letter or invitation must confirm this. Otherwise a private bank statement must be produced.
Documents must be in English or Danish translated by an authorized translator.Please note that in some cases further documents may be required.
Confirmed booked return ticket.
Please see separate page for information Family members of an EU/EEA national