Visum/Visa - online application process
New access to entry to the Faroes Islands and Greenland for third-country nationals.
It is now possible for third-country nationals holding valid R/W permits (physical residence/work permit cards) issued by a Schengen Member State in accordance with the Council Regulation to travel to the Faroe Islands or Greenland for short-term stay (up to 90 days) without obtaining a visa.
Please see the list of residence permits issued by Member States in Annex 2 of the Visa Code Handbook on the website of the European Commission: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/94241914-26f6-464d-be28-c601d8ded4d5_en?filename=handbook-annex-22_en_1.pdf
Third-country nationals who are subject to a visa (and does not hold a valid R/W permit cf. above) must still apply for a visa to the Faroe Islands or Greenland prior to travel.
Third-country nationals who have already entered Schengen or Denmark on a valid visa and who wish to travel to the Faroe Islands or Greenland must still apply for a visa at a Danish VAC/visa issuing representation abroad or apply for an entry permit at the Danish Immigration Service in Denmark.
As the residence permit cards issued in the Faroe Islands and Greenland does not meet the requirements of the Council Regulation as yet, applicants holding valid R/W permit cards from the Faroe Islands or Greenland must still apply for a visa in order to travel to Denmark or other Schengen Member States for now.
The Danish Embassy refer to the Danish Immigration Service and following links on their website below:
English
New access to entry to the Faroe Islands and Greenland for third-country nationals: New to Denmark
Entry to the Faroe Islands or Greenland: New to Denmark
Visa (short term) – Entry with a residence permit issued by another Schengen country: New to Denmark
Apply for visa to Denmark and the other Schengen countries from the Faroe Islands or Greenland: New to Denmark
Annex 2 of the Visa Code Handbook: Ny i Danmark (English and Danish)
Danish
Ny adgang til indrejse til Færøerne og Grønland for tredjelandsstatsborgere: Ny i Danmark
Indrejse til Færøerne og Grønland: Ny i Danmark
Visum – Indrejse med opholdstilladelse fra andet Schengenland: Ny i Danmark
Ansøge om visum til Danmark og de øvrige Schengenlande fra Færøerne eller Grønland: Ny i Danmark
For the Third-country nationalswho must still apply:
Visa
If you wish to visit Denmark, Faroe Island or Greenland for a short period of time and you are a citizen of a country with a visa requirement, you must have a visa. A visa normally grants you the right to stay in the entire Schengen region for up to 30 days. If you wish to stay in Denmark for a longer time, you must apply for a residence permit.
Applyvisa
Please find relevant visa online application forms here: www.newtodenmark.dk
All applicants applying for a visum to Danmark, the Faroe Islands and/or Greenland should apply and pay for their visa application via the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: applyvisa.um.dk.
- You should fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online using https://applyvisa.um.dk/. When you apply for a visa, you should choose the location where you wish to submit your application.
- After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print and sign the cover letter from ApplyVisa.
- Use the checklist (here below as well) to gather your documents.
- Make an appointment with the Danish Embassy in Belgium to hand in supporting documents and have your biometrics recorded.
- Allow for a 30-day processing period before expecting a first reply.
- After these 30 days, and if necessary, you are welcome to contact the VISUM department at the Danish Embassy in London:
- Telephone: +44 207 333 0200 (choose option #1) Monday – Friday: 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00.
- E-mail: [email protected]
Note: The visa application fee for the Danish mission will not be refunded in case of refusal, only in case of withdrawal before the case processing has started.
Visa Documentation Checklist
The following documents are required when applying for a visa. However, The Danish Immigration Service and the Embassy may ask for additional documentation at any time in order to process the application.
Please be informed that the application may be refused if supporting documents are not handed in together with the application.
If missing supporting documents are not presented promptly (within 5 days of submission), the Embassy may refuse the visa application.
The decision will normally take place within 30 calendar days, provided all required documentation is handed in.
The period may be extended in individual cases, if further scrutiny of the application is needed and is submitted to the Danish Immigration Service.
One completed printed and signed ApplyVisa-cover letter. Signature must match the one in your passport.
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Current passport (+ colour copy of all pages, including blank ones) should be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay in the Schengen area/Greenland/Faroe Islands. The passport must have at least two blank pages to affix the visa.
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Proof of sufficient funds for the stay in the host country
Original bank statements showing the balance and your full name and address, covering the last 3 calendar months - approx. DKK 350-500 per day.
- If sponsored by spouse: Marriage certificate + sponsor letter + spouse's bank statements
- Minors sponsored by a parent: Birth certificate + sponsor letter + parent's bank statements
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Proof of purpose of stay + dates of intended stay
e.g. flight/ferry/hotel/cruise reservations, invitation from host in Greenland/Faroe Islands. Invitations must be dated, signed, explain the purpose of stay and contain the host's contact details.
1. Visit to family or friends: VU2 Invitation from host:
The online invitation form is available on www.newtodenmark.dk. (Invitation ID must be submitted on the application form). The invitation MUST state the exact dates of the visit, not a general time frame. Your host must submit a copy of his/her passport data page and residence permit (if applicable).
2. Tourism: Accommodation reservation. Must show your name (as it appears in your passport), must cover each day of your stay in the Schengen area/Greenland/Faroe Islands. If the bookings are in the name of a travel companion, a signed, dated letter of support must be submitted along with a copy of this person’s passport data page. The Danish Mission recommends that you book accommodation that can be cancelled in case your visa is not approved (in time).
3. Business/Conferences: Original signed letter from foreign business partner.
You may also use the business invitation form VU1 available on www.newtodenmark.dk. The letter must explain the nature and duration of stay and number of entries required.
Special for Conferences: confirmation with paid registration fee.
The Danish Mission recommends that you do NOT buy any tickets before your visa has been approved.
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In case of minors (< 18 years) - the following documents must ALSO be provided
- Original birth certificate for the minor with both parents' names - If one parent has sole custody or guardianship of the minor: Birth certificate mentioning one parent OR Death certificate of absent parent OR Court ruling.
- Original passport of both parents (or ID cards with signature)
- Written consent for issuance of visa from both parents/guardian(s): Please be aware of relevant rules in your country of residence