How long does a Denmark family visit visa take to process?

A decision on a Denmark family visit visa typically takes around 300 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.

What documents are required for a Denmark family visit visa?

The Denmark consular network lists: Online application submitted at nyidanmark.dk; Valid passport and a copy; Proof of the relationship (marriage, partnership or birth certificates); Proof of the sponsor's Danish residence or citizenship; Evidence of the sponsor's income and housing standard; Passport photo; Fee payment receipt; Biometrics given at the VFS centre; Declaration of self-support where required; Evidence addressing the attachment requirement. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.

Can I apply for a Denmark family visit visa from the United Kingdom?

Yes. We list 3 submission points in the UK for Denmark, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

Denmark family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time

This page covers the Denmark family visit visa — used for visiting relatives or a partner, including family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Every field below is taken from our editor-verified country record and reflects what the Denmark consular network publishes for applicants of any nationality. You apply in the country where you legally reside, so exact centres and service fees can differ locally.

Consular fee

€1138

Typical decision

300 days

Appointments

Mixed

Where to apply for a Denmark family visit visa

Short family visits use the same ApplyVisa and VFS route as tourism. Family reunification is applied for online through nyidanmark.dk (SIRI), with biometrics given at the VFS centre in London.

Required documents

Online application submitted at nyidanmark.dk
Valid passport and a copy
Proof of the relationship (marriage, partnership or birth certificates)
Proof of the sponsor's Danish residence or citizenship
Evidence of the sponsor's income and housing standard
Passport photo
Fee payment receipt
Biometrics given at the VFS centre
Declaration of self-support where required
Evidence addressing the attachment requirement

Turn this list into a tick-off checklist on the checklist page, which also flags which items are mandatory and which are only advisable.

Fees, reductions and exemptions

Spouse or partner reunification€1138— DKK 8,490; euro figure approximate
Accompanying family member (2026)€413— DKK 3,080; euro figure approximate
Short family visit Schengen visa€90— Ordinary short-stay fee
EU/EEA/Swiss family memberFree— Directive 2004/38/EC route, free of charge

Spouse or partner reunification costs DKK 8,490 (roughly EUR 1,138); accompanying family members are charged DKK 3,080 (roughly EUR 413) on 2026 rates. A short family visit visa is just the EUR 90 Schengen fee.

Booking an appointment

Reunification applications are filed and paid for online at nyidanmark.dk; you then book a biometrics appointment with VFS in the UK. Short visits follow the ordinary Schengen process.

Practical tips

Spousal reunification regularly takes close to ten months, so file the moment the sponsor's income and housing evidence is ready.

What is unusual about the Denmark process

Denmark applies an attachment requirement and its own housing and self-support rules to spouse reunification - by far the strictest and most expensive family route in the EU covered here.

Official sources

If you are applying from the United Kingdom

London — VFS Global — Denmark Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
Short-stay visas and residence-permit biometrics.
Manchester — VFS Global — Denmark Visa Application Centre
Norfolk House, Brown Street, Manchester M2 1DW
Regional centre.
Edinburgh — VFS Global — Denmark Visa Application Centre
Cargill House, 7 Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JZ
Serves Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Applying from somewhere else? Use the consulate that covers your country of legal residence — the requirements above still apply.

Updated today against official Denmark consular sources. Requirements can change without notice — always confirm before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Denmark family visit visa cost?: For a Denmark family visit visa, the consular fee is €1138. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: Spouse or partner reunification — €1138; Accompanying family member (2026) — €413; Short family visit Schengen visa — €90; EU/EEA/Swiss family member — free. Spouse or partner reunification costs DKK 8,490 (roughly EUR 1,138); accompanying family members are charged DKK 3,080 (roughly EUR 413) on 2026 rates. A short family visit visa is just the EUR 90 Schengen fee. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.
How long does a Denmark family visit visa take to process?: A decision on a Denmark family visit visa typically takes around 300 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.
Where do I apply for a Denmark family visit visa?: Short family visits use the same ApplyVisa and VFS route as tourism. Family reunification is applied for online through nyidanmark.dk (SIRI), with biometrics given at the VFS centre in London. You always apply through the mission or application centre that covers your country of legal residence.
What documents are required for a Denmark family visit visa?: The Denmark consular network lists: Online application submitted at nyidanmark.dk; Valid passport and a copy; Proof of the relationship (marriage, partnership or birth certificates); Proof of the sponsor's Danish residence or citizenship; Evidence of the sponsor's income and housing standard; Passport photo; Fee payment receipt; Biometrics given at the VFS centre; Declaration of self-support where required; Evidence addressing the attachment requirement. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.
How do appointments work for a Denmark family visit visa?: Appointment model: Mixed. Reunification applications are filed and paid for online at nyidanmark.dk; you then book a biometrics appointment with VFS in the UK. Short visits follow the ordinary Schengen process.
Can I apply for a Denmark family visit visa from the United Kingdom?: Yes. We list 3 submission points in the UK for Denmark, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

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