Denmark
Northern Europe · Schengen area
Do US citizens need a visa? No — up to 90 days
US citizens visa-exempt for tourism/business up to 90 days in 180 days.
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult standard€90
Standard Schengen fee plus VFS service fee.
Where to apply
VFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centres (Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC)
Appointment system
By appointment only via VFS Global; Consulate General of Denmark in New York is the Regional Visa Hub for North America processing decisions.
Required documents
- Application form
- Valid passport
- Photo
- Travel medical insurance EUR 30,000
- Proof of funds
- Proof of accommodation
- Itinerary
Editor tips
Denmark processes visas centrally via NY consulate hub even though biometrics are taken at various VFS centres nationwide.
Country-specific quirks
No mail applications; must appear at a VFS centre by appointment.
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 US
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United States 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.
- BostonVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
90 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114
Official page - ChicagoVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
142 E. Ontario Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611
Official page - HoustonVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1020, Houston, TX 77002
Official page - Los AngelesVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 504, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Official page - MiamiVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
2622 S Le Jeune Road, PH1A, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Official page - New YorkVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre / Consulate General of Denmark (Regional Visa Hub)
128 East 32nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016
Consulate General of Denmark in NY is the decision-making regional hub for North America
Official page - San FranciscoVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
642 Harrison Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94107
Official page - Washington, DCVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
1025 Vermont Avenue NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20005
Official page
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
VFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centres (Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC)
Appointment system
By appointment only via VFS Global; Consulate General of Denmark in New York is the Regional Visa Hub for North America processing decisions.
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 States hand in Denmark visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- BostonVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
90 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114
Official page - ChicagoVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
142 E. Ontario Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611
Official page - HoustonVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1020, Houston, TX 77002
Official page - Los AngelesVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 504, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Official page - MiamiVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
2622 S Le Jeune Road, PH1A, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Official page - New YorkVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre / Consulate General of Denmark (Regional Visa Hub)
128 East 32nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016
Consulate General of Denmark in NY is the decision-making regional hub for North America
Official page - San FranciscoVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
642 Harrison Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94107
Official page - Washington, DCVFS GlobalVFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre
1025 Vermont Avenue NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20005
Official page
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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