Documents Required for Denmark Visa from India: 2026 Checklist

This checklist follows the Embassy of Denmark's document checklists and VFS Global's Denmark pages, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For fees and timelines, see our Denmark visa page for Indian applicants.

What is on the core Denmark visa checklist?

These documents apply to every short-stay applicant, whatever the purpose of the trip.

For flights, the Embassy recommends not buying tickets before the visa is approved, so a reservation is the expected document.

How much money must your bank statement show?

Denmark states a daily figure. Your statement must show means of DKK 350 per day if you stay in a private home, or DKK 500 per day if you stay in a hotel. Multiply the daily figure by the number of days in Denmark to see what the balance should cover.

The rule applies to all applicants, and the statement must be the original, stamped and signed by the bank. Officers read it next to your payslips and ITR, so the three should describe the same income.

Which documents depend on your occupation?

• Employed: payslips for the last three months, your employment contract and a holiday approval or leave letter.
• Company owner or self-employed: the company's certificate of registration, including the GST registration number.
• Retired: pension statements for the last three months and proof of regular income from property or business.
• Sponsored: proof of sponsorship; the tourist checklist also asks for the sponsor's letter and a copy of the sponsor's photo ID.
• Students: certificates of enrolment.

What extra documents does each visa category need?

Married couples travelling together add a marriage certificate if the marital status is not in the passport, and a ration card copy if applicable.

What do children and minors need?

For applicants under 18, add a copy of the birth certificate, the notarised consent of the non-travelling parent or parents (or guardians) and copies of both parents' passports or IDs. Children from 6 and below 12 pay a visa fee of EUR 45 instead of EUR 90. Each child also needs a separate VFS appointment, because VFS books one appointment per family or group member.

How should you print and hand in the file?

1. Fill in the form and pay online at applyvisa.um.dk, then print and sign the ApplyVisa cover letter.
2. Allow up to 24 hours for validation, then book one VFS appointment per family or group member.
3. Print every document in colour on A4 paper and add an extra copy of your passport ID page for passport collection.
4. Submit at one of 11 VFS centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi or Pune. The VFS service fee is INR 2090.
5. Give biometrics. VFS notes that the Embassy may call you for an interview or ask for more documents.

From March to September, the Embassy recommends submitting at least 4 weeks before travel. Decisions normally come within 15 days of the Embassy receiving the file.

Gaps that lead to refusals

European Commission data show that 7.1% of Schengen applications lodged at Danish consulates in India were not issued in 2025 (1,178 of 17,038). That rate covers every application that year and says nothing certain about yours, but the usual weak points are visible on this checklist: insurance below 30,000 Euros, statements without the bank's stamp, funds below the daily DKK figure, and a cover letter that does not match the bookings.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Is Form 16 required for a Denmark visa from India?

Form 16 is not named in the Embassy's common checklist. It asks for Indian ITR acknowledgments for the last two assessment years, and employees add payslips for the last three months, an employment contract and a leave letter.

Can I submit a flight reservation instead of a ticket for a Denmark visa?

Yes. The checklist asks for flight reservations of a return or round ticket, and the Embassy recommends not buying tickets before the visa is approved. If you visit several Schengen states, add reservations for the flights between them.

Can my parents sponsor my Denmark trip?

Yes, if you show proof of sponsorship. The tourist checklist asks for the sponsor's letter and a copy of the sponsor's photo ID, and the bank-statement requirement applies to all applicants, so include statements that show the funds behind the sponsorship.

What photo size does a Denmark visa need?

The Embassy checklists ask for one colour photograph of 3.5cm x 4.5cm on a white background, less than six months old, with the face taking up 70-80% of the photo. Newtodenmark.dk gives the chin-to-top-of-head height as 30-36mm.