Copenhagen Visa Procedures
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    Copenhagen Visa Procedures

    Immigration Expert
    Jan 31, 202516 min read

    Copenhagen Visa Procedures

    The Copenhagen visa is a type of visa issued by foreign missions of the Kingdom of Denmark, granting access to Denmark and the Schengen area for a certain period of time.

    Denmark visa applications are made to intermediary organizations authorized by Danish foreign missions following the preparation of the necessary documents.

    Denmark visa procedures are generally completed within 15 days for short-term visas, while it can take up to 3 months for long-term visas.

    Does Copenhagen Require a Visa?

    Ordinary passport (maroon passport) holders who want to go to Copenhagen are subject to visa.

    Holders of diplomatic (black), service (grey) or special (green) passports who plan to travel to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, do not need a visa for their travels to Denmark and other Schengen area countries for a period not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

    Does Copenhagen Require a Transit Visa for Connecting Flights?

    For flights connecting in Copenhagen and departing from airports in Turkey, a Danish transit visa is not required provided that it does not exceed 24 hours.

    A Copenhagen transit visa is required for stays exceeding 24 hours and for situations where the airport transit area in Copenhagen will be exceeded.

    Does Copenhagen Require a Visa for a Green Passport?

    No; holders of diplomatic (black), service (grey) or special (green) passports are not required to have a visa for their travels to Denmark and other Schengen area countries for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.

    Is Copenhagen Visa Schengen Special?

    The Copenhagen visa has the features of a Schengen visa and with the Copenhagen visa, it allows travel to 26 countries in the Schengen area, including countries such as Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium, without the need for an additional visa, without violating visa rules and durations.

    How to Apply for a Copenhagen Visa?

    Those who want to apply for a Copenhagen visa must first complete the necessary documents and fill out the visa application form. After the documents are prepared, an appointment must be made through the intermediary institution VFS Global or accredited agencies and the visa application center must be visited and biometric procedures must be completed.

    Denmark visa applications for Copenhagen can be made with the consultancy of visam.net. In the applications made with the consultancy of visam.net, the filling of the application form and the writing of the Denmark visa application petition are carried out by expert consultants.

    After the application is finalised, the applicant can receive his/her passport by courier or by visiting the visa application centre.

    What are the Required Documents for Copenhagen Visa Application?

    The documents required for Copenhagen visa application are listed below.

    • Copenhagen visa application form : Must be filled in with complete and accurate information.
    • Passport : The applicant's passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the end of the planned visa date, must have been obtained within the last 10 years and must have at least 2 blank pages. Copies of the passport pages processed in previous trips and the pages containing the passport's identity information must also be attached to the application.
    • 2 photographs : Two passport-sized photographs, 3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm high, taken within the last 6 months on a white background must be attached to the application.
    • Cover letter : The travel cover letter obtained from the website https://applyvisa.um.dk must be attached to the application, including the date and signature.
    • Population registration copy : A fully documented family population registration copy of the applicant must be attached to the application.
    • Denmark travel health insurance : A travel health insurance valid in Schengen countries and worth at least €30,000 must be added to the applicant's name, covering the relevant travel date. The relevant travel health insurance must cover all health problems that may arise due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
    • Travel and accommodation reservations : If applicable, round-trip plane and bus tickets or other travel information for the planned trip must be attached to the application. Information on accommodations must be attached to the application along with the reservations.
    • Documents showing financial adequacy : An account statement signed and sealed by the bank showing the bank account movements and balances for the last 3 months must be attached. If the applicant is an employee or business owner, documents such as professional information and salary slips must be submitted with the application.

    Copenhagen visa documents requested by Danish foreign missions may vary depending on the type of visa applied for.

    Is It Difficult to Get a Copenhagen Schengen Visa?

    Obtaining a Copenhagen Schengen visa is not a difficult process if the documents required by the foreign missions of the Kingdom of Denmark, such as passport, proof of financial adequacy, certified population record copy, application form, are prepared in accordance with the rules, complete and in line with reality.

    How Much Is the Copenhagen Visa Fee?

    The costs required to obtain a Copenhagen visa are listed in the table below.

    ServiceFee
    Copenhagen visa fee80 EUR
    Filling out the application form & petition30 EUR
    MeetingFree
    Biometrics operations40 EUR
    Consulting service50 EUR
    Total200 EUR

    What are the Covid-19 Precautions for Copenhagen Visa Procedures?

    The rules regarding Covid-19 measures taken by Denmark for Copenhagen visa procedures are listed below.

    • Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon entry to Denmark.
    • Those who present a negative PCR test result at least 2 weeks and at most 12 months before entering Denmark will not be subject to re-testing.
    • Entry is possible without a COVID-19 test with a vaccination certificate showing that the person has been fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks and at most 12 months before travel.
    • Vaccines accepted as valid by Denmark are AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech.

    How Long Does It Take to Get a Denmark Copenhagen Visa?

    If the Denmark Copenhagen visa application is for any of the short-term C type visa types, the completion of the visa procedures generally does not exceed 15 days; however, due to the intensity of the Danish foreign missions, holidays or additional documents requested by the Danish foreign mission, the processing of visa applications can rarely take up to 45 days.

    The processing time for a long-term D type visa to Denmark varies between 1 and 3 months depending on the visa type.

    In case of a negative visa application, the processing time for the objection can take up to 6 months, and in most cases, those whose visa applications are rejected will apply for a new visa instead of initiating an objection process.

    What are the conditions for a Denmark visa?

    The Denmark visa period can be extended if a Schengen visa, and especially a Denmark Schengen visa, has been obtained before. Having entered the Schengen area many times with a visa and not violating the visa rules are important factors for the long validity of the Denmark visa.

    Depending on the frequency of entry into the Schengen area, a one, three or five year multiple entry visa can be provided to the applicant by the Danish foreign missions. If the applicant has entered the Schengen area legally at least 3 times in the last 2 years, a 1 year multiple entry visa can be applied for.

    If a Schengen multiple entry visa of at least 1 year has been used in the last 2 years, an application for a 3-year multiple entry visa can be made.

    For a 5-year multiple entry visa to the Schengen area, it is necessary to have used a multiple entry visa for at least 2 years in the last 3 years.

    Which institutions are authorized for Denmark visa procedures?

    It is possible to apply for Denmark visa procedures through VFS Global International or accredited agencies authorized by Danish foreign missions. Idata does not provide intermediary services for Denmark visa applications.

    For VFS Denmark visa applications, Denmark visa center appointments can be made through VFS Global's website.

    Where to Get a Copenhagen Visa in Istanbul?

    Copenhagen visas are issued through visa application centers and visa agencies authorized by Danish foreign missions in Istanbul.

    The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Denmark in Istanbul does not receive visa applications directly; however, the authorized institutions for processing and finalizing visa applications are the Danish foreign missions in the Republic of Türkiye.

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