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Denmark visa requirements for citizens of India.

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Yes — citizens of India typically need a visa for Denmark, arranged before travel through a consular application.

Schengen visa

Routes for Denmark last verified 12 Jun 2026 against official sources.

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism: 7 required documents see the checklist.

How to get your documents

How to get: Completed application form

Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.

Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete

Verified 11 Jun 2026

How to get: Passport

Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.

Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)

Verified 11 Jun 2026

How to get: Passport photo

Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.

Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day

Verified 11 Jun 2026

How to get: Travel medical insurance

Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.

Issued by
Any approved insurer
Typical cost
$10–$60 per trip
Typical time
Immediate

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Verified 11 Jun 2026

How to get: Proof of accommodation

Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.

Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week

Verified 11 Jun 2026

How to get: Return / onward ticket

Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.

Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day

Verified 11 Jun 2026

How to get: Proof of sufficient funds

Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.

Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week

Verified 11 Jun 2026

How to get: Travel itinerary

Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.

Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day

Verified 11 Jun 2026

Beyond short stays

Other ways into Denmark for citizens of India.

Study & Training

Full details
National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study
Denmark Student Residence Permit for Higher EducationGov fee DKK 2,170 · ~60 days processing
Denmark PhD Residence PermitGov fee DKK 2,170 · ~60 days processing
Denmark Intern (Trainee) Residence and Work Permit~60 days processing

Work & Self-Employment

Full details
Denmark EU Residence as a Self-Employed PersonGov fee DKK 0 · ~30 days processing
Start-up Denmark Residence Permit for EntrepreneursGov fee DKK 3,060 · ~60 days processing
National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work
Denmark Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme Residence and Work PermitGov fee DKK 6,810 · ~30 days processing
+4 more in the full guide

Retire & Lifestyle

Full details
Denmark Working Holiday Residence PermitGov fee DKK 3,060 · ~90 days processing

Family & Origin

Full details
Denmark Family Reunification with a Spouse or Cohabiting PartnerGov fee DKK 8,490

Special Categories

Full details
Denmark Researcher Residence and Work PermitGov fee DKK 6,810 · ~30 days processing
Denmark Permanent Residence Permit

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