Denmark
Northern Europe · Schengen area
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult Schengen visa fee
Applicants aged 12 and over
€90 - Child 6-11Reduced
Reduced fee
€45 - Child under 6Free
Exempt
Free - EU/EEA/Swiss family memberFree
Directive 2004/38/EC
Free - VFS UK service feeService fee
Charged in GBP; confirm the current amount when booking
+€25
EUR 90 Schengen fee (EUR 45 for children 6-11, free under 6), plus a VFS service fee charged separately in GBP.
Where to apply
Danish Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global in London; the Embassy of Denmark in London decides applications made from the UK and Ireland.
Appointment system
Complete the application online at applyvisa.um.dk and pay the fee first, then book a biometrics appointment at the VFS Global Denmark centre in London.
Required documents
- Completed and signed application form generated by ApplyVisa
- Valid passport (issued within 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond departure)
- One recent passport photo
- Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 Schengen cover
- Flight booking or itinerary
- Proof of accommodation or invitation letter
- Bank statements and payslips showing sufficient funds
- Cover letter explaining the purpose of the trip
- Proof of UK immigration status or residence permit
- Employer letter or proof of occupation
Editor tips
Start on ApplyVisa and pay before booking biometrics - the VFS slot is only useful once the online case exists. Apply at least 15 working days ahead, up to six months in advance.
Country-specific quirks
Denmark's mission also covers the Faroe Islands and Greenland, which are outside Schengen: a Schengen visa alone does not admit you there, so state clearly if your trip includes them.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Denmark are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Denmark mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the UK
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Denmark visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Denmark mission covering your country of residence.
- LondonVFS GlobalVFS Global — Denmark Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
Short-stay visas and residence-permit biometrics.
- ManchesterVFS GlobalVFS Global — Denmark Visa Application Centre
Norfolk House, Brown Street, Manchester M2 1DW
Regional centre.
- EdinburghVFS GlobalVFS Global — Denmark Visa Application Centre
Cargill House, 7 Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JZ
Serves Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
Danish Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global in London; the Embassy of Denmark in London decides applications made from the UK and Ireland.
Appointment system
Complete the application online at applyvisa.um.dk and pay the fee first, then book a biometrics appointment at the VFS Global Denmark centre in London.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Denmark are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Denmark visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- LondonVFS GlobalVFS Global — Denmark Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
Short-stay visas and residence-permit biometrics.
- ManchesterVFS GlobalVFS Global — Denmark Visa Application Centre
Norfolk House, Brown Street, Manchester M2 1DW
Regional centre.
- EdinburghVFS GlobalVFS Global — Denmark Visa Application Centre
Cargill House, 7 Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JZ
Serves Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Denmark
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Copenhagen and attach the confirmations to your application.
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