Denmark Schengen Visa Application Requirements

Introduction

Denmark—the southernmost European country—is the world’s least corrupt country along with New Zealand. The country joined the bandwagon of Schengen Area in 1996 and started issuing Denmark Schengen Visa in 2001.

The country has a territory of 43094 km2 and is inhabited by 5.7 million people.

Copenhagen is the capital of the Nordic country. Denmark’s residents have one of the highest standards of living in the whole world.

Schengen Area

The Schengen refers to a territory where the free movement of persons is guaranteed.  The 26 signatory States to the Agreement have abolished all internal borders in lieu of a single external border.  In the Schengen Area, common rules and procedures are applied with regard to visas for short-stays, asylum requests, and border controls.  Simultaneously, cooperation and coordination between Police services and judicial authorities guarantee security. Schengen cooperation was incorporated into the European Union (EU) legal framework by the Treaty of Amsterdam of 1997.

What is Schengen Visa?

Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa that enables its holder to travel 26 European countries which are part of Schengen Area. Authorities concerned will not subject holder of Schengen Visa to border checks at internal borders of the Schengen countries.

General documents for Denmark Schengen Visa Application

Application form: The first step is to download the application form, read it carefully, and then fill it completely with utmost honesty.

After filling the application form, attach two latest photos with it. Photos should be clicked in passport format by the applicant, full-face captured with a light background.

Passport:  The current passport must be valid for a minimum of 90 days beyond the validity of the requested visa.

The current passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and it must have a minimum of 2 blank visa pages in order to affix the visa.

The applicant must also provide a photocopy of the passport data page.

Roundtrip Flight Itinerary for visa application: A verifiable document issued by an airline, travel agency or an online service provider to confirm that the visa applicant has booked/paid for a flight seat on an aircraft.

Travel Visa Health Insurance: A health insurance covering minimum medical expenses worth 30,000 euros in case of any medical complication, accident or repatriation after death. The insurance policy should clearly mention insuree, its validity and the benefits offered. It is pertinent here to mention that availed insurance should cover emergency treatments of hospitals in case of medical complication and repatriation on medical grounds and even death.

Hotel Booking Reservation/Proof of accommodation: It is a document that specifies place/places of applicant’s stay during the course of his visit to Schengen state/states. It includes:

A hotel/hostel booking.

A rental agreement.

A letter of invitation from a host at whose house you will be staying.

Bank statement/Proof of financial means: This document is required to confirm that applicant is financially able to sponsor his stay in the Schengen Area and it includes a bank statement, sponsorship letter or a combination of bank account statement and a letter of sponsorship.

Cover Letter: Cover Letter or Covering Letter is a letter sent with, and explaining the contents of another document/documents or parcels of goods.

The applicant explains the following things in Schengen Visa Cover Letter:

The Intention of travelling to the Schengen state/states.

Evidence pertaining to bearing expenditures of the trip. This may be own funds in shape of a bank statement or sponsorship letter issued by the citizen of the host nation.

Explaining relation with a sponsor (if any) and the reasons for sponsorship.

An overview of the applicant’s flight itinerary.

If the applicant is unable to submit any of the required documents, he tells the reasons and explains the alternative documents (that he/she might have submitted).

Applicant’s intention to return to the home destination as soon as the purpose is completed.

Affidavit of Support: This piece of paper is demanded by diplomatic officers if the applicant does not hold a bank account or lacks fund to support himself/herself during the course of his/her stay in Schengen Area. In such scenario, the applicant is directed to request relatives or friends—residing in the Schengen state—to sign document named as “Official Affidavit of Support”.

Means of subsistence: It means to provide evidence to the Danish Embassy or consulate that the applicant has sufficient amount or financial resources to bear his/her expenditures during the course of stay in the Schengen country. The applicant is supposed to attest to French Consulate or Embassy that he possesses daily cash equivalent to 67.24 euros if staying in a hotel.

The amount plummets to 32.25 euros/day if the applicant holds evidence of cheaper means of accommodation.

Proof of paid visa fee:  €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old. These fees are not reimbursable in case visa application is rejected by the embassy or consulate.

If employed:

Employment contract

Current bank statement of the latest 6 months,

Leave permission from the 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,

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 above-mentioned 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 visa application.

Denmark Schengen Visa for Tourism/Visit Purpose

Proof of sponsorship / Invitation (originally signed): It is advisable to have the proof of sponsorship/invitation issued by the Immigration Authority of the particular Schengen state; and

Photocopy of both sides of the inviting person’s ID; and

If the applicant is visiting a close relative, proof of family relationship through a copy of the Family Registration Certificate (FRC), proof of family relationship through national civil status records; and

In case the applicant intends to visit more Schengen countries, travel plan.

Denmark Schengen Visa for Business Purpose

Invitation letter: Invitation on company/organisation letterhead (or even better an official invitation on the form provided by the Immigration Authority) detailing identity of person invited (name, NOC from employer: This letter explains reasons of applicant’s travel to the host nation

Proof of financial means: The employer or company of the host nation are bound to submit an affidavit regarding coverage of applicant’s expenses during the course of his/her stay.

Business Bank Statement: Applicant must attach the bank statement of his/her company of the last six months

Media Events: In case the trip is intended for media reportage, a copy of press card, letter of sending media organisation detailing the purpose of the trip and name of a journalist (s) or, for free-lance journalists, evidence of professional activities.

Denmark Schengen Visa for Medical Purpose

Medical report: A medical report issued by the doctor, clinic or hospital of the applicant’s country.

Medical Attestation: An attestation from the doctor or hospital of the host nation stating the date of the applicant’s appointment.

Receipts: Payment receipts of medical dues.

Confirmation: A confirmation by the doctor or hospital of host nation regarding treatment of appointment of the applicant

Proof of financially well-being: A proof that applicant can support his/her expenditures during the course of stay in the host nation.

Addition documents for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes

Invitation letter from the above-mentioned authorities with details upon the nature of events or activities – the purpose of visit, expense coverage

Names of the applicants (crew members)

Duration of stay

Travel itinerary

Additional documents for Study, Training, Research, or other types of Internship Purposes:

An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses

Certificate of completion or courses attended

Financial sustenance

Additional documents for the Wife/Husband of a Denmark citizen:

Proof of Denmark citizenship (ID card or consular card or certification of Denmark nationality or naturalization order)

Denmark marriage certificate

Denmark family record book

Denmark Airport Transit Visa:

Visa or other types of entry permit in the transit country

Copy of your valid visa for your final destination

Denmark Visa for Under-Age Children:

Proof of parent’s regular income (work contract with specified monthly income or a bank statement or business license)

Notarized travel permission from parent (parental travel consent)

If one parent lives in another country – their notarized parental travel consent.

Denmark Schengen Visa for Minors

Parents or legal guardians of minors are required to submit some additional documents for minors/infants. These include:

Birth certificate of the minor

An application signed by parents or legal guardians

Application form signed by both parents.

Family court order – in cases where only one parent has full custody over the child.

Certified copies of ID/passport of both parents.

A notarized parental authorization signed by both parents/guardians if the minor will be travelling alone.

Additional documents for Airport Transit

A valid visa or other entry permits for the final country of destination;

Proof of reservation of flight ticket for the onward destination.

Other specific documents depending upon nature of Denmark Schengen Visa

Apart from all the aforesaid documents, diplomatic officers at embassies or consulates of Schengen states can demand various other documents depending upon the type of visa application.

Duration of Denmark Schengen Visa

A Denmark Schengen Visa holder can stay up to 90 days within a period of six months for business or tourist purpose in Schengen state/states.

However, if you want to live or work in any of the Schengen countries for more than 90 days, then you are required to apply for an extension in Denmark Schengen Visa at the corresponding office.

When to apply?

As per instructions and rules of European Commission, an aspirant must file Schengen Visa application at least 15 days prior to the start date of his trip.