A Schengen visa is issued for the purpose of a short stay (less than 3 months) in Denmark and other Schengen countries.
Schengen visas are issued by: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The Danish Consulate General in New York is the only representation in the United States issuing visas to Iceland. You have to apply for the Schengen visa at the Embassy/Consulate of your MAIN destination. If your intention is to travel to several Schengen countries without having a MAIN destination, you must apply for the Schengen visa at the Embassy/Consulate of the point of entry into Schengen. In order to apply for a visa an online appointment MUST be made.Our Address: Danish Consulate General885 Second Avenue, 18th floor (48th Street)New York, NY 10017Tel: (212) 223-4545 Applicants appearing at the Consular Section without an advance appointment cannot be assisted on the same day. You are advised to make your appointment well in advance of your travel. How to apply: Visa applicants must register their application online through the Visa Self Service Denmark Upon registration and payment of the visa fee, the applicant will be prompted to book a personal appointment at the Consulate General in New York and to submit a signed Cover Letter, passport and required documents. Required documents are listed below. Please submit: 1. A passport with a validity that exceeds the intended stay in Schengen by at least three months. Other travel documents by at least six months. Passports must have been issued within the last ten years. Please make sure that your passport/travel document has a blank page to affix the visa. 2. One recent passport-size photograph. No hats, scarves, sunglasses etc. See photo requirements. 3. A valid U.S. Resident Alien Card (copies or notarized copies are not acceptable) or a valid U.S. visa (including the I-94 or I-94W form). Students should present a valid I-20. Exchange visitors should present a valid IAP-66. If returning to the U.S. the residence permit/visa must be valid for at least three months exceeding the last day of the intended stay in Denmark/Schengen. 4. Proof of Purpose of VisitVisit for family or friends:Signed invitation form (VU2) stating duration of stay together with a copy of the passport (the data page) of the person who is inviting you. If the host is not a Danish national a copy of the residence permit must also be submitted. If you are applying for multiple entries your host in Denmark should indicate this on the invitation form. Travel itinerary for initial trip. Business/Conferences:Signed invitation form (VU1) from the foreign business partner stating the nature and duration of stay and number of entries required. If the foreign business partner is covering all expenses connected with your visit including accommodation it must be stated in the invitation form.Conferences: Confirmation that you have been accepted for the conference and paid the registration fee. Travel itinerary and hotel reservation for initial trip The invitation forms can be downloaded VU1 and VU2 Tourism: Travel itineraries and hotel reservations for all planned stays in the Schengen area. Please note that Denmark or Iceland MUST be the main destination. 5. A recent bank statement or international credit card statement in your name. You need to show that you have $ 50 per day while you are in the Schengen-area ($ 25 per day if you are staying with family or friends). If you are unable to submit a bank or credit card statement, you can submit copies of signed traveller’s checks. 6. Proof of medical travel insurance MUST be submitted at the time of application (your insurance card is NOT sufficient). The insurance must be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen area and cover you from the day where you board the plane in the US and the entire period + 15 days at the end of the stay. The minimum coverage accepted is $40.000. Deductibles and reimbursements are not accepted. 7. Letter from your employer indicating when you began working and if you are able to return to your job. If you are self-employed please submit your business registration or your latest tax returns. 8. If the applicant is a minor, written consent of the parent or guardian having custody of the child. The signatures on this document must be notarized. A birth certificate of the minor must also be presented, if necessary translated into English. 9. If you cannot pick-up your passport once the visa has been issued, the passport will be sent to your home or business address - at your own risk - via Federal Express. In this case an additional fee of $25 will be charged. 10. FEE (See list of FEES ) The visa officer may request additional documents at any time. If supporting documents are not presented promptly, your application upon examination may be refused and the visa fee lost.Processing timeMost applications for business, family- and tourist visa will be processed and decided by the Royal Danish Consulate General and will usually take 3-15 business days. In some cases the application must be referred to the Danish Immigration Service in Denmark. Please see the Danish Immigration Service's current processing time below: English: Processing Time Danish: Sagsbehandlingstider
Schengen visas are issued by: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The Danish Consulate General in New York is the only representation in the United States issuing visas to Iceland.
You have to apply for the Schengen visa at the Embassy/Consulate of your MAIN destination. If your intention is to travel to several Schengen countries without having a MAIN destination, you must apply for the Schengen visa at the Embassy/Consulate of the point of entry into Schengen.
In order to apply for a visa an online appointment MUST be made.Our Address: Danish Consulate General885 Second Avenue, 18th floor (48th Street)New York, NY 10017Tel: (212) 223-4545
Applicants appearing at the Consular Section without an advance appointment cannot be assisted on the same day. You are advised to make your appointment well in advance of your travel. How to apply:
Visa applicants must register their application online through the Visa Self Service Denmark Upon registration and payment of the visa fee, the applicant will be prompted to book a personal appointment at the Consulate General in New York and to submit a signed Cover Letter, passport and required documents. Required documents are listed below. Please submit:
1. A passport with a validity that exceeds the intended stay in Schengen by at least three months. Other travel documents by at least six months. Passports must have been issued within the last ten years. Please make sure that your passport/travel document has a blank page to affix the visa.
2. One recent passport-size photograph. No hats, scarves, sunglasses etc. See photo requirements.
3. A valid U.S. Resident Alien Card (copies or notarized copies are not acceptable) or a valid U.S. visa (including the I-94 or I-94W form). Students should present a valid I-20. Exchange visitors should present a valid IAP-66. If returning to the U.S. the residence permit/visa must be valid for at least three months exceeding the last day of the intended stay in Denmark/Schengen.
4. Proof of Purpose of VisitVisit for family or friends:Signed invitation form (VU2) stating duration of stay together with a copy of the passport (the data page) of the person who is inviting you. If the host is not a Danish national a copy of the residence permit must also be submitted. If you are applying for multiple entries your host in Denmark should indicate this on the invitation form. Travel itinerary for initial trip. Business/Conferences:Signed invitation form (VU1) from the foreign business partner stating the nature and duration of stay and number of entries required. If the foreign business partner is covering all expenses connected with your visit including accommodation it must be stated in the invitation form.Conferences: Confirmation that you have been accepted for the conference and paid the registration fee. Travel itinerary and hotel reservation for initial trip The invitation forms can be downloaded VU1 and VU2 Tourism: Travel itineraries and hotel reservations for all planned stays in the Schengen area. Please note that Denmark or Iceland MUST be the main destination.
5. A recent bank statement or international credit card statement in your name. You need to show that you have $ 50 per day while you are in the Schengen-area ($ 25 per day if you are staying with family or friends). If you are unable to submit a bank or credit card statement, you can submit copies of signed traveller’s checks.
6. Proof of medical travel insurance MUST be submitted at the time of application (your insurance card is NOT sufficient). The insurance must be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen area and cover you from the day where you board the plane in the US and the entire period + 15 days at the end of the stay. The minimum coverage accepted is $40.000. Deductibles and reimbursements are not accepted.
7. Letter from your employer indicating when you began working and if you are able to return to your job. If you are self-employed please submit your business registration or your latest tax returns.
8. If the applicant is a minor, written consent of the parent or guardian having custody of the child. The signatures on this document must be notarized. A birth certificate of the minor must also be presented, if necessary translated into English.
9. If you cannot pick-up your passport once the visa has been issued, the passport will be sent to your home or business address - at your own risk - via Federal Express. In this case an additional fee of $25 will be charged.
10. FEE (See list of FEES )
The visa officer may request additional documents at any time.
If supporting documents are not presented promptly, your application upon examination may be refused and the visa fee lost.Processing timeMost applications for business, family- and tourist visa will be processed and decided by the Royal Danish Consulate General and will usually take 3-15 business days.
In some cases the application must be referred to the Danish Immigration Service in Denmark. Please see the Danish Immigration Service's current processing time below:
English: Processing Time Danish: Sagsbehandlingstider