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Denmark visas

Denmark business visa

Eligible travellers can make short business visits without a visa. Others need a short-stay Schengen visa.

Ways to get a Denmark business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa.

    Stay
    Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    Up to five years. New applicants usually receive validity covering their planned trip.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 90 standard; reductions and exemptions apply. An external service may charge up to EUR 120 extra.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues; delays can occur.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate of your main destination.
    2. Submit your application no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend an interview in person for your first application.
    4. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required, and pay the applicable fee.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Denmark's embassy or consulate if Denmark is your main destination.
  2. If there is no main destination, apply to the Schengen country of first entry.
  3. Submit the application no more than six months before entry.
  4. Attend in person for a first application, complete the interview and provide biometric details if required.

What to bring

  • An accepted travel document.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required.

Good to know

  • Count your short visits across the Schengen Area together.
  • Denmark does not allow visa-free visitors to work during their stay.
  • A short business visit does not give visa-free visitors permission to take a job in Denmark.
  • Some frequent travellers qualify for longer multiple-entry visas.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Denmark?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa. Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Denmark?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Denmark without a business visa?

Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits.

How long can I stay on a Denmark business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Denmark business visa cost?

EUR 90 standard; reductions and exemptions apply. An external application service may charge up to EUR 120 extra.

How long does a Denmark business visa take?

15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues; delays can occur.

How long is a Denmark business visa valid?

Schengen visas can be valid for up to five years. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Denmark business visa?

An accepted travel document.; Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required..

How do I apply for a Denmark business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Denmark's embassy or consulate if Denmark is your main destination. 2. 2. If there is no main destination, apply to the Schengen country of first entry. 3. 3. Submit the application no more than six months before entry. 4. 4. Attend in person for a first application, complete the interview and provide biometric details if required.

What rules do I have to follow on a Denmark business visa?

Count your short visits across the Schengen Area together. Denmark does not allow visa-free visitors to work during their stay.

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