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Denmark Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredSchengen short-stay visaLast reviewed April 26, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Denmark as tourists use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi. Apply through VFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — TourismStay: Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi
Where to apply: VFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — Denmark Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism

Processing time: 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested. Denmark is among the faster Schengen processors for Nepal applications.
Stay duration: Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Visa validity: Up to 5 years multi-entry depending on travel history; first-time applicants typically receive single- or double-entry sticker matched to the trip.
Entries: Single (1), Double (2), or Multiple (MULT).
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Danish consular officers reference DKK 350/day (~ EUR 47) as the typical per-diem benchmark for proof-of-funds calculations.
Where to apply: Apply online at applyvisa.um.dk, fill Schengen application + upload documents, pay fee online, book biometric appointment at VFS Kathmandu (vfsglobal.com/denmark/nepal), submit biometrics + originals, wait for Embassy decision, then courier passport collection at VFS.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism
Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Denmark and the wider Schengen Area.
Stay
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Processing
15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested. Denmark is among the faster Schengen processors for Nepal applications.
Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Denmark or the wider Schengen Area.
Stay
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
15 days standard; 5–10 days for fast-tracked invitations from established Danish inviters.
Family Visit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Visit to Family or Friends
Visiting family or friends resident in Denmark.
Stay
Up to 90 days in 180.
Processing
15 days standard.
Student — Long-Stay Residence Permit (Type D) — Studies
Full-time study at a recognised Danish higher-education institution (university, university college, business academy, vocational programme).
Stay
Programme length; biometric residence card valid up to 5 years (renewable).
Processing
SIRI processing target: 90 days for Type D Studies (often 30–60 days in practice for complete files).
Work — Long-Stay Residence Permit (Type D) — Pay Limit / Positive List / Fast-Track
Salaried employment at a Danish employer under one of the talent attraction schemes: Pay Limit (≥ DKK 514,000/year), Positive List for Highly Educated (Bachelor's+ in shortage occupation), Fast-Track (employer-certified streamlined route).
Stay
4 years initially under most schemes; renewable for the duration of employment.
Processing
Pay Limit: ~30 days (priority service). Positive List: ~60 days. Fast-Track: 14 days for employers with active Fast-Track certification. Start-up Denmark: 60 days.
Transit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Transit / Airport Transit
Transit through Denmark or a Danish airport (Copenhagen Kastrup CPH) en route to a third country.
Stay
Up to 5 days transit.
Processing
15 days standard.
Other route — Long-Stay Residence Permit (Type D) — Family Reunification
Family reunion with a Danish citizen, EU citizen residing in Denmark, or non-EU national holding Danish residence permit.
Stay
Per host's status — typically 2 years initial residence permit, renewable.
Processing
SIRI processing target: 7–10 months (Family Reunion is one of the slower Type D categories due to integration-test requirements).

Checklist

Required documents — Denmark tourist visa

28 required · 9 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Schengen visa application form (signed)
Required
Filed online at applyvisa.um.dk; printed and signed by hand. Available in English or Danish.
Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages)
Required
Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of the current passport AND last 2 old passports.
Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
Required
Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 70–80 % of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)
Required
Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay. Schengen-template policy from any pre-approved insurer accepted.
Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage)
Required
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
Confirmed accommodation in Denmark for the entire stay
Required
Hotel booking, private rental contract, or invitation-letter accommodation.
Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location)
Required
If multi-Schengen trip, Denmark must be the main destination (longest stay) for the visa to be filed at this Embassy.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
Required
Addressed to the Royal Danish Embassy, New Delhi; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.
Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
Required
Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English.
Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)
Required
Notarised English translations.
International credit card copy + last 3 months statement
Conditional
Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.
Proof of social / professional status
Required
Employed: employer letter on letterhead (position, tenure, leave grant, last 3 months salary slips). Self-employed: company registration + PAN. Student: institution leave letter + valid ID.
Nepali citizenship certificate copy + birth certificate (notarised English translations)
Required
Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement
Conditional
Demonstrates funds being carried for the trip.
Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + notarised parental consent if travelling without both parents
Conditional
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Denmark visa

Mission: Royal Danish Embassy — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan)
Address: 11, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi 110011, India
Phone: +91 11 4209 0700
Email: delamb@um.dk
Hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–16:30, Fri 09:00–13:30 (consular by appointment). Visa decisions issued by SIRI (Type D) or by the Embassy Delhi (Type C); VFS Kathmandu handles intake only.
Application centre: VFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Accepts BOTH Schengen Type C short-stay AND Type D residence-permit applications. Book appointment at vfsglobal.com/denmark/nepal.
Online portal: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/denmark/nepal/english

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Income proof for Danish visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source.
Denmark joined the Schengen Area on 25 March 2001. Short-stay Schengen visas (Type C) issued by Denmark are valid across all 29 Schengen states; Schengen visas issued by other members are valid for entry to Denmark under the same conditions.
Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen Type C visa, an LTV with multi-entry, a Schengen Type D long-stay visa, or a Schengen residence permit DO NOT need a separate Danish visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
GOOD NEWS for Nepal: VFS Denmark VAC IS in Kathmandu (Chhaya Devi Complex, Thamel). Unlike Cyprus / Czech / Croatia, Nepali applicants do NOT need to travel to India to apply for a Danish visa. The VAC accepts both Schengen Type C (short-stay) and Type D (residence permits) intake.
Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) are mandatory for first-time Schengen Type C applicants and for ALL Type D applicants regardless of prior captures. Fingerprints valid 5 years across Schengen for Type C. Children under 6 provide photograph only (no fingerprints). Remove henna from fingertips before biometric capture — henna obstructs the scan.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover (incl. emergency repatriation + urgent hospitalisation) is mandatory for Type C and must be valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay. For Type D, comprehensive Danish health insurance (typically Sygesikringen "yellow card") is provided automatically after CPR registration — applicants only need bridging private insurance for the gap between arrival and CPR issuance.
All non-English / non-Danish documents must be translated into English (Danish translation NOT required) by a Nepal MoFA-recognised translator and apostilled (Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — official certificates issued after that date can be apostilled by Nepal MoFA).
Type D long-stay applications are filed online at nyidanmark.dk (mandatory) BEFORE biometric submission at VFS Kathmandu. The system generates a unique case order ID — bring the printed order confirmation + payment receipt to the VAC appointment.
Greenland and Faroe Islands are constituent countries of the Kingdom of Denmark but are NOT part of the EU or Schengen. Separate visas are required for travel to Greenland or the Faroe Islands — apply via the same VFS Kathmandu intake, but on a separate Greenland / Faroe-specific application form.
Denmark has notable Type D categories aimed at attracting talent: (1) Positive List for Highly Educated (≥ Bachelor's + job offer in shortage occupation), (2) Pay Limit Scheme (annual gross salary ≥ DKK 514,000 in 2026), (3) Fast-Track Scheme (employer-certified for streamlined hiring), (4) Start-up Denmark (innovative-business plan approved by an expert panel), (5) Researcher Scheme (no job-quota cap), (6) Special-Purpose categories (artists, religious workers, athletes, performing artists).
Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties to Nepal (no property / business / family obligation), unexplained funds, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior Schengen / UK / US refusals, applicants under 30 without dependants. SIRI also scrutinises Nepali educational documents heavily — Tribhuvan University verification recommended for Type D Studies / Pay Limit applications.
Denmark uses DKK (Danish Krone) NOT euro despite EU membership — Denmark holds an opt-out from the euro under the Maastricht Treaty.

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Guides

Denmark visa guides

FAQ

Denmark visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Denmark visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Denmark as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Denmark for tourism use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism, which allows a stay of Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.

How long does a Denmark tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested. Denmark is among the faster Schengen processors for Nepal applications.

What bank balance is required for a Denmark visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Danish consular officers reference DKK 350/day (~ EUR 47) as the typical per-diem benchmark for proof-of-funds calculations.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Denmark on a tourist visa?

Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Denmark tourist visa?

Apply online at applyvisa.um.dk, fill Schengen application + upload documents, pay fee online, book biometric appointment at VFS Kathmandu (vfsglobal.com/denmark/nepal), submit biometrics + originals, wait for Embassy decision, then courier passport collection at VFS.

What documents are required for a Denmark tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Schengen visa application form (signed); Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages); Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage); Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage); Confirmed accommodation in Denmark for the entire stay; Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location); Cover letter explaining purpose of trip.

Which Denmark mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Royal Danish Embassy — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan), 11, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi 110011, India. Phone: +91 11 4209 0700. Applications are lodged at VFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Accepts BOTH Schengen Type C short-stay AND Type D residence-permit applications. Book appointment at vfsglobal.com/denmark/nepal.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Denmark business visa?

Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Denmark or the wider Schengen Area. Processing: 15 days standard; 5–10 days for fast-tracked invitations from established Danish inviters.

Is there an official online portal for the Denmark visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/denmark/nepal/english.

How is the Denmark visa fee paid?

Visa fee + VFS service charge in cash NPR or by card / QR at the VFS Kathmandu counter. All fees inclusive of 13 % VAT. For Type D, the SIRI fee is paid online during nyidanmark.dk application; the courier fee is paid at VFS Kathmandu at the time of biometric submission.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Denmark visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Denmark visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 26, 2026

https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/denmark/nepal/english/index.html — VFS Global Denmark Nepal one-pager (categories, fees, biometrics, document checklist)
https://www.nyidanmark.dk — Danish Immigration Service / SIRI online portal (mandatory Type D pre-application)
https://applyvisa.um.dk — Schengen Type C online application portal (Royal Danish Embassy)
https://indien.um.dk — Royal Danish Embassy New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan)
https://www.siri.dk — Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (Type D adjudication)
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words%20and%20concepts%20front%20page/Shared/Processing-times — SIRI processing-time tracker (live)
Pay Limit Scheme threshold DKK 514,000/year (2026) — reviewed annually by SIRI
Type D residence permit fee schedule effective 1 January 2026 (Studies DKK 1,890; Work DKK 4,955; Family Reunion DKK 11,990; Start-up Denmark DKK 1,890)
Type C Schengen visa fee EUR 90 (adult) / EUR 45 (child 6–11) / FREE (child < 6) per Schengen Visa Code
Schengen Visa Code Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 — Schengen acquis (Denmark accession 25 March 2001)
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA after that date are accepted by Danish authorities without further consular legalisation

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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