Denmark Visa for Indians 2026: Types, Fees and How to Apply

Ordinary Indian passport holders need a visa for any visit: Denmark issues no eVisa to Indians, offers no visa on arrival, and only diplomatic and official passports are exempt. One relief for transit passengers: Indians are not on the EU or Danish lists of nationalities needing an airport transit visa, so no visa is needed to stay inside the international transit area of a Danish airport. Everything here is as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026; our Denmark visa hub for Indians carries the full checklists.

Which Denmark visa types can Indians apply for?

Short-stay visas are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period. The Consulate General in Bangalore and the honorary consulates in Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai provide no visa services; all enquiries go to the Embassy in New Delhi.

How much does a Denmark visa cost for Indians?

How do you apply from India, step by step?

1. Fill in the application online at applyvisa.um.dk and pay the visa fee there.
2. Print and sign the application form and the ApplyVisa cover letter.
3. Wait for validation. VFS asks you to allow up to 24 hours after the form and payment before its appointment calendar opens.
4. Book a VFS appointment with your ApplyVisa Cover Letter ID, one per family or group member. Red Carpet business applicants can attend without an appointment.
5. Attend the centre with documents in colour on A4 paper and give biometrics. Centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.
6. Wait for the Embassy's decision. You may be asked for an interview or further documents.
7. Collect your passport at the centre with the original receipt (ICR) and a copy of government photo ID, or have it couriered if you chose that at submission.

The core tourist documents are a photo of 3.5cm x 4.5cm on a white background, less than six months old; a passport valid at least three months beyond the stay, issued within 10 years, with two blank pages; Schengen travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000; a return flight reservation (the Embassy recommends not buying tickets before approval); accommodation proof; a three-month bank statement showing DKK 350 a day in a private home or DKK 500 a day in a hotel; ITR acknowledgments for two assessment years; and payslips, employment contract and leave letter if employed.

How long does a Denmark visa take?

The Embassy normally decides a short-stay application within 15 days of receiving it, not counting VFS submission and transport time. It can take up to 30 days if further enquiry is needed and up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases. For nationalities or categories under prior consultation, allow a minimum of 10-12 days.

Peak season runs from March to September, and the Embassy recommends submitting to VFS at least 4 weeks ahead in that period. If you are refused, you can appeal to the Danish Immigration Service within 8 weeks of receiving the refusal, or, if the refusal was for insufficient information, ask the Embassy to reopen the case.

What do the official refusal figures show?

European Commission statistics give the share of Schengen visa applications lodged at Danish consulates in India that were not issued:

• 2025: 7.1% (1,178 visas not issued; 17,038 applications lodged).
• 2024: 8.5% (1,396 visas not issued; 16,597 applications lodged).

These figures describe all applicants in those years. They are not a prediction for an individual file, which is judged on its own documents.

Can frequent travellers get a multi-year visa?

Yes, under EU rules in force since 18 April 2024. Indian nationals living in India who have obtained and lawfully used two Schengen visas within the previous three years can be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa, normally followed by a five-year visa if the passport has enough validity. Stays remain limited to 90 days in any 180. Since 10 April 2026, the EU Entry/Exit System has replaced passport stamping for short-stay visitors, so your entries and exits are recorded digitally.

How are work and study permits different?

Long stays are decided by SIRI, not the Embassy's visa section, and you record biometrics at a VFS centre in India no later than 14 days after applying online. The Pay Limit Scheme needs a job paying at least DKK 552,000 a year (2026 level) and is normally decided in 1 month. Higher education students must show DKK 7,426 per month of study (2026 level), up to DKK 89,112, and are normally decided in 2 months. Since 1 October 2026, new student applicants cannot bring a spouse or children, and the post-study job-seeking permit is 6 months or 1 year.

For the short-stay file, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters, priced from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or reach us via our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for a Denmark visa at the Danish Consulate in Bangalore?

No. The Consulate General in Bangalore and the honorary consulates in Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai do not provide visa services. You submit at a VFS Global centre, and the Embassy in New Delhi decides.

Who can collect my passport from VFS for a Denmark visa?

You collect it with the original receipt (ICR) and a copy of government photo ID. Third-party collection is allowed only for an immediate family member, an authorised company representative, or for official and diplomatic passport holders; otherwise choose courier at submission.

How early should I apply for a Denmark visa in summer?

Between March and September the Embassy recommends submitting to VFS at least 4 weeks before travel. Decisions normally take 15 days after the Embassy receives the file and can take longer if further enquiry is needed.

Does a Danish work permit let me travel in other Schengen countries?

A Pay Limit Scheme permit allows stays in the Schengen area of up to 90 days in any 180, but it does not allow you to work in other Schengen countries.