Pocket-sized and picture-perfect – that is how the locals describe Denmark! Home to creator of children’s fairy tales – Hans Christian Anderson – visitors can never get enough of the country’s resplendent glory which lies tucked away in its wealth of national parks, medieval castles, art and architecture, Nordic food, and not to forget, the globally popular ‘hygge’ culture. So, if Denmark has never been on your bucket list of places to see, think again. You don’t know what you are missing!
Schengen Danish Visa Protocols for US Residents
US residents and permanent US citizens residing in New York can apply for a Short-Term Visa as well as National Visa depending on their purpose of visit. Short-Term Visas are granted for business, tourism, private visitation, and attendance to cultural and scientific events. To claim a National Visa, you need to provide residency status, work permit, or family reunification reasons. Schengen Visas are typically granted for stays of up to 90 days, and come in Single Entry, Double Entry, and Multiple Entry formats.
The Danish Consulate General located in New York processes Danish Visa Applications from several other regions apart from the home state. These include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North and South Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
Covid-19 Restrictions
In order to check spread of Covid-19, the Danish government recently made a unanimous commitment to extend ongoing restrictions up till February 7, 2021. However, this date could very well be extended further; so, it is best to keep tabs on the Consular website for the latest updates.
In any case, you must mandatorily submit a negative Covid-19 test result (PCR or antigen) taken within 72 hours before entry. Only children under 12 years of age are exempted from furnishing Covid-19 test results.
Documentation for Danish Visa Application
Once you have made all plans for travel into Denmark, allow yourself a comfortable period of time to get the paperwork ready. This includes:
- One fully filled and duly signed Visa Application Form.
- Two passport-size photographs highlighting your face clicked against a light-colored background.
- Passport carrying at least two blank pages and showing 3 months’ validity beyond your proposed date of return from Denmark.
- Travel insurance with €30,000 coverage for the entire Schengen region.
- Flight itinerary and confirmed hotel accommodation.
- Cover Letter enunciating the purpose of visit.
- Proof of civil status such as marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates, spouse’s death certificate, etc.
- Proof of financial backing which can see you through your period of stay in Denmark.
Schengen Visa Processing at the Danish Consulate, NY
To process your Danish Visa Applications at NY, you can approach the Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) Global agency. However, the ultimate decision whether or not you should be granted the Visa lies with the Consular authorities alone. Only make sure that you start your application formalities at least 3 months prior to your trip to accommodate unavoidable delays in appointment bookings and the actual processing timelines.
- Start by registering yourself and any accompanying family members at Danish Official Website.
- Once registration is complete, you will be sent an authorization email to verify your identity. Post verification, you will be redirected to VFS Online. Here you can select Apply for Individual Visa or Group Visa as per your unique requirement.
- Proceed through the disclaimers and forms, after which you must book your Visa Appointment. This facility is free of charge.
- Next, put together originals and photocopies of all documents in the checklist. It is strongly advised that you confirm further with the Danish Consular website to see if any additional documents are required based on your specific purpose of visit. For example, if you are traveling to Denmark for business reasons, you might need to furnish a Letter of Employment from your current employer.
- On the day of appointment, visit the Danish Consulate with the Visa Application Form and other documents. Be prepared for a short interview where the Visa Officials will confirm your travel dates, purpose of visit and financial accountability.
- Be Prepare for visa interview questions. If you have any questions, Send us an email at support@schengenvisaitinerary.com
Consulate Information in NYC, New York
Chrysler Building East
666 Third Avenue, 11th Fl.
New York, NY, 10017
Tel.: +1
(212) 223 4545
Fax: +1 (212) 754 1904
Email: nycgkl@um.dk
Telephone Hours:
Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
(Weekends closed)
Make an Appointment with VFS Global
Visit VFS
Online to make an appointment.
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Online to track an application
Contact details for VFS Global in NYC, New York
Address: 145 West 45th Street, Floor 4, New York, NY 10036
Ph: 347-329-2738
Email: Denmark.visa@vfsglobal.com
Visa application call center hours: Monday to Friday, 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Prepare for your Danish Adventure!
Once processing of the application is underway, start packing your bags for the Great Danish Adventure! Whether you are traveling to enjoy family me-time or to participate in a business deal, the wonders of Denmark are still yours to explore. If all goes well, your passport should arrive within 2 to 3 weeks with the Visa stamped. However, if your passport arrives without the Visa, do not lose heart! Some of the reasons this can happen is if you provided vague information during the interview or submitted an incomplete application form. But, don’t unpack those bags yet and simply re-apply. Denmark is still yours waiting to be explored!