Schengen destinations
Denmark
Short-stay Denmark Schengen visa guidance for UK residents travelling for tourism, business or family visits.
Information may change; confirm current requirements with the official embassy or visa application centre before you travel.
Visa types & stay
Max stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
- Tourism
- Business
- Family visit
- Medical
- Minor
- Transit/other categories where applicable
Documents required
- Application form
- Passport issued within last 10 years and valid at least 3 months after departure
- 2 passport photos
- UK residence permit/eVisa or Share Code
- Accommodation
- Schengen travel medical insurance minimum EUR 30,000
- Return transport booking
- Cover letter and itinerary
- Financial evidence
Documents by applicant
- Employed: employer letter plus 6 months bank statements/payslips
- Self-employed: business registration/licence plus company bank statements
- Students: enrolment/no-objection plus student ID
- Retired: pension statements
- Business: host-company invitation and employer/company evidence
- Medical: treatment confirmation
- Minors: parental income and authorization
Financial guidance
Hotel500 DKK/day
Hostel/budget350 DKK/day
Private hostingamounts handled case by case
Fees
- Adult EUR 90
- Age 6–11 EUR 45
- Under 6 free
- Visa-centre service fee listed as GBP 23
- Optional premium lounge GBP 70
Processing time
Usually 15 calendar days; the page notes possible extension to 30–45 days during peak periods
How to apply
Apply through the Danish embassy/consulate or authorized representation; UK applicants are directed to VFS Global London