How Russians can independently apply for a visa to travel to Denmark

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A visa is required to enter this country. If a year ago, paperwork was entrusted to intermediaries or travel agencies, then since the fall of 2015, mandatory submission of biometric data has been introduced for Russians. This means that a visa to Denmark is opened only upon personal submission of documents to the Embassy or VFS Global (Visa Center). What papers to prepare, who is exempt from submitting biometric data and how long it will take to obtain permission, we will consider further.

There are two types of entry permit: the Danish Schengen visa and the residence permit. Based on the type, the terms of stay in Denmark change and the list of submitted documents is supplemented. A standard Schengen visa is required if the purpose of travel is:

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Tourism.
Business or work visit.
Private trip: visiting own property, burial sites, business trip.
Visiting the country as part of an official delegation.

A residence permit is required when you plan to work under a contract for a long time, study in Denmark, reunite with your family. Next, we will consider the intricacies of obtaining a tourist visa and the “paper nuances” of obtaining a student and work permit.

Where to apply for a visa

You can apply for a “pass” yourself at the Embassy of Denmark (for residents of Moscow). But it is better to contact the specialized VFS Global Visa Application Centre. Such centers have been opened in the capital, St. Petersburg and in 15 cities of Russia, including:

Novosibirsk.
Samara.
Nizhny Novgorod.
Krasnodar.
Irkutsk.
Khabarovsk.
Omsk.
Murmansk.

The advantage of submitting documents to a specialized center is that here you will be fingerprinted and photographed.

Working hours of the centers in the regions: from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 16:00.

Embassy building in Moscow

Center address in Moscow: st. Pinch, 11, building 1.

Phone for information: (495) 723 75 63

Residents of the regions can remotely receive advice by e-mail: [email protected] denmarkvac-ru.com

Embassy of Denmark in Moscow: Pereulok Prechistensky, 9. Contacts of the visa department: (495) 642 6801. Calls and applications are accepted from 12 noon to 13:00.

Terms of registration

A visa to Denmark is issued in 5-8 working days for residents of the capital and up to 18 days for the regions. This difference in terms is due to the fact that papers issued in the regional center are sent to the Moscow Consulate.

Validity periods

For Russians planning a short visit, a “pass” is issued for six months with a “corridor” of entry of 90 days. A residence permit gives the right to stay in Denmark for 180 days and is issued for 1 year. A "pass" can be issued to a tourist only for the period of the declared trip. More often, a short-term permit for a specific period is issued to tourists, which is the first time.

List of documents

You need to prepare the following package of papers:

International passport. Issued no more than 10 years ago, the validity of the document does not expire in the next 6 months. Passport has 2 blank pages.
A copy of the international passport with visas, marks and stamps (if any).
Copy or original of the previous passport (if any).
Photos of standard passport size 35x45 mm, 2 pcs.

Photo Requirements

Copy of internal passport. You need a copy of all pages where entries are made.
Receipt for payment of fees.
Medical insurance. You can enter the Schengen area with insurance, the amount of coverage of which will be at least 30,000 euros. The insurance is valid for the entire period of travel in the country and covers the costs associated with emergency medical care, traffic accidents and expenses that will cover the repatriation of the applicant.
Description of the route or plan for future travel. You can attach the purchased return ticket, hotel reservation and other document, which confirms the travel plans.
A certificate from the official place of work, which indicates the salary for the last 3-6 months. If there is no such certificate - an extract from the card account for the last 90 days or other confirmation of intention to return (document of ownership of real estate).
Completed application form. This document is completed in English. .

You can arrange insurance on your own at the Visa Application Centre. Print and sign the Consent to the processing of personal data in advance. You attach this paper to documents.

For Russians who are planning a tourist or business trip, filling out a questionnaire is a mandatory requirement. The paper must be printed and filled out in advance, attached to the documents.

The following data is indicated:

Passport. These fields are filled in English (as in the passport).

Data on the place of residence in Russia, official employment.

Purpose of entry and desired number of "passes" to Denmark.

Address of residence and other contact details of persons in the Kingdom.

Information about financial condition.

Important: the questionnaire is printed on one sheet on both sides. You will not have 5 separate sheets, but 3 sheets of the questionnaire. On the last page, put the date of completion and signature.

Visa cost

For citizens of the Russian Federation, a visa to Denmark will cost 35 euros. Additionally, a visa fee is charged - 1890 rubles. You will pay the entire amount on the day of submission of documents. Fees are paid in rubles.

Citizens who independently submit documents in the regions pay an additional 450 rubles (forwarding documents).

The cost of an urgent visa will be 70 euros. Such permission is issued only in the capital. In this case, obtaining a visa to Denmark will take 3 working days. The following are exempt from all fees:

Children under 6 years old.
Disabled persons and persons accompanying them.

Sample Schengen visa

The following are exempted from paying the visa fee only:

Students, schoolchildren, teachers who go to Denmark for study or internship.
Relatives of citizens who live in Denmark. You need documentary evidence of the degree of relationship.
Members of delegations that take part in intergovernmental, official, state meetings on the territory of the Kingdom. An official invitation is required.
Citizens who travel for urgent treatment, funerals or visiting a sick relative, as well as citizens who travel on a humanitarian mission.
Persons under 21 participating in interstate exchange programs, as well as persons traveling to participate in scientific activities, cultural and sports competitions, events.

If you belong to one of the above categories, prepare a written confirmation before submitting the papers, which will exempt you from paying the fee.

The procedure for submitting documents

The procedure for submitting papers at the Visa Application Center is automated. When you have collected a package of documents, you need to register yourself on the VFS Global website and decide on the time of arrival at the center.

Important: pre-registration is valid only for those who apply for a visa in Moscow.

Come to the VFS Global Center during business hours.
Pay consular and visa fees.
Go through the process of fingerprinting: give your fingerprints and take a picture.
Hand over the collected papers.

Important: fingerprints are taken once. For the next 5 years, a Schengen visa is issued without passing fingerprinting. Children under 12 and persons from whom it is impossible to take fingerprints for physiological reasons do not undergo fingerprinting. The procedure for submitting papers is the same both at the Embassy and through the Visa Application Centre.

After submitting the documents, you can track the degree of readiness of the passport through the VFS Global service.

Additional documents for work, student, work visa

In addition to standard documents (questionnaires, bank statements / certificates of employment, questionnaires) for Russians who plan to stay in Denmark for a long time, additional papers need to be prepared.

Visa type	Documentation
Guestbook	An invitation from a resident of Denmark in two copies. You submit one copy along with the documents, the second one is sent by the inviting person to the address of the Embassy. The invitation contains as much information about the host as possible. A copy of the tickets in both directions. Statement of the inviting party on financial security (if any).
working	Original letter of invitation from the employer. Official confirmation of employment in Denmark. A request from an enterprise, firm, where the contract period and the required type of visa are indicated. Financial security (letter of guarantee from the employer or booking of tickets).
Student	An invitation from an educational institution indicating the course and the number of hours. Letter of confirmation of enrollment in students. Student card received at a Russian educational institution. A request from the university indicating the duration of the student's stay in the country.

The terms for consideration of documents and the application procedure are the same for all Russians, regardless of the type of visa desired.

Applying for a visa for a child

A Schengen visa is also required for a child who enters Denmark. It is served along with the papers of the parents. You need to attach the following documents:

Birth certificate (copy).
Questionnaire completed in English. The signature is put by the parent.
If the child travels with one of the parents or without them at all - consent to leave from the parents, certified by a notary. Consent is signed by both parents.
Receipt for payment of the fee (for a child over 6 years old).

If you apply for a visa for a child after you have received permission to enter Denmark, a copy of the passports of both parents with a Schengen visa is submitted.

In case of refusal, the paid fees will not be returned to the applicant. If documents are submitted through a regional center, it is better to apply for a visa to Denmark in advance. The embassy has the right to request additional information or papers, if necessary for the consideration of the case.