🇩🇰Denmark Visa for Russian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Russian passport holders need a visa to enter Denmark. Apply at a Denmark embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Russian citizens apply for a Denmark visa

No advance visa with these documents

Denmark officially admits Russian citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.

Visa-free · up to 90 days

Schengen visa (any member state)EU / Schengen residence permit or PR

Aliens with a visa valid for more than 90 days for a specific Schengen country (long-term visa / D visa) are exempt under Article 21 of the Schengen Convention from the requirement of a visa for Denmark for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.. Conditions vary slightly per document — check each rule via the official source.

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Denmark visa cost for Russian citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (type C) - tourist/private visit

EUR 90 (~$98)

Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
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Applications are handled via VFS Globala service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Russian applicants

The exact documents Russian citizens must submit for Denmark, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristTourism / Other private visit

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask for additional documents or further information if this is needed to assess the application. Please note that all copies attached to the application must be color copies Original documents must be presented along with the presented color copies. Accredited Travel Agencies arrangement Documents to be submitted by the travel agency’s designated couriers Signed cover letter for an application form filled on applyvisa.um.dk. (applyvisa.um.dk) For minors: Cover letter must be signed by one of their parents or a legal guardian.If you can’t prepare the Application form by yourself, our officers can fill the Visa application form for you. NB! Please note that the additional service "Application form filling" does not offer help or assistance in paying the visa fee online. Visa fee cannot be paid in cash at the visa center (except for the re-entry permit and additional payment of the difference for business visa). - Foreign passport valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years. Additionally: - If available other valid or/and expired foreign passports - One recent color photograph (3,5 x 4,5 cm) on the light background. Image has to bear a true likeness to the applicant. Photographs have to conform to the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Due to the stringent requirements around the Photo required for your application, we recommend you utilize the photo services available inside the Visa Application Center. This will provide you assurance that your application is submitted with the photograph that meets the specifications and will be acceptable to the Embassy. You will have ready photographs in 45 seconds. - Fees: The cost of the service is 360 RUB for 6 photographs. - How to book: This service can be booked at the visa application centre upon your arrival. - Visa fee in line with the categories of the visa facilitation agreements with Russia and the Visa Code. - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30.000. *Insurance policy must not exclude COVID-19 illness treatment.* * Flight (or another type of transportation) reservation - Color copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): all filled in pages - Please, pay attention, you will need to provide your internal passport in original as well - In cases of minors: - Original and color copy of birth certificate. - Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested). - Color copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s). - *Official letter from the accredited Russian travel agency. - *Invitation from receiving partner in Denmark signed by the inviting part. - *Hotel or other accommodation booking confirmation from Denmark, where family and given names of the applicant must be indicated, signed by the inviting part. - *Return ticket or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans; if not available, adequate written description of the planned journey. - Proof of employment with salary information; if not available, other proof of will to return (e.g. bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months, proof of real estate property in Russia, etc.). - Proof of employment: - For employees – verification from the applicant’s employer with the company’s details, stamp and signature of an executive officer. It should include the following information: date of employment; position; information about salary. - For self-employed people – proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, extract from the trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business) or bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months. - For students and scholars (over 14 years of age) – verification from university or school. - Proof of financial means in the form of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months confirming the availability of minimum 70 EUROS per day or proof of sponsorship. - Agreement on processing personal data (if applying at the Visa Center) * 8-11 -Documents to be provided by an Accredited Travel Agency Individual tourists / visitors to distant relatives or friends / other private visitors - Foreign passport valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years. Additionally: - If available other valid or/and expired foreign passports. - Two recent color photographs (3,5 x 4,5 cm) on the light background. Image has to bear a true likeness to the applicant. Photographs have to conform to the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). - Due to the stringent requirements around the Photo required for your application, we recommend you utilize the photo services available inside the Visa Application Center. This will provide you assurance that your application is submitted with the photograph that meets the specifications and will be acceptable to the Embassy. You will have ready photographs in 45 seconds. - Fees: The cost of the service is 360 RUB for 6 photographs. - How to book: This service can be booked at the visa application centre upon your arrival. - Visa fee in line with the categories of the visa facilitation agreements with Russia and the Visa Code. - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30.000. The Danish Consulate does not accept insurance policies issued by Russian companies. Policies of international companies that were issued by their Russian representative offices cannot be accepted as well.Please use the services of European or Danish insurance companies - Color copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): all pages Please, pay attention; you will need to provide your internal passport in original as well - In cases of minors: - Copy of birth certificate. - Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested). - Color copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s). - In cases of third-country nationals: - Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. - If the application is not submitted personally by the applicant, the applicant must issue a notarized Power of Attorney to the person handing in the application. Also if the passport is collected by a third party, a notarized Power of Attorney is required. For close relatives the document proving family relationship is sufficient. Accredited travel agencies and Red Carpet companies are exempted from this requirement - Agreement on processing personal data (if applying at the Visa Center) - Tourists and other private visitors - Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel or other accommodation booking confirmation from Denmark, where family and given names of the applicant must be indicated ,), - Plane tickets or other proof of itinerary - Proof of employment with salary information; For employees – verification from the applicant’s employer with the company’s details, stamp and signature of an executive officer. It should include the following information: - date of employment; - position; - Information about salary. For self-employed people – proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, extract from the trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business) or bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months. For students and scholars (over 14 years of age) – verification from university or school. - Proof of financial means in the form of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months (50 EUROS per day if lodging in a hostel or other budget accommodation) or proof of sponsorship. - VISITORS TO DISTANT RELATIVES - Invitation letter from Denmark if staying with the host, which should include the following information: The following shall be indicated: - Information about the inviting person; - Information about the invited person; - Information about personal relations between the host and the invited person; - Dates of visit (period, number of days); - Information about financial conditions of the trip; If not available, other proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel or other accommodation booking confirmation from Denmark, where family and given names of the applicant must be indicated, or adequate written description of the planned journey. - Proof of legal residence of the inviting person in Denmark e.g. copy of residence permit in Denmark , or copy of Danish passport or other proof of legal residence, if staying with the host. For EU (EEA & Swiss) citizens (not resident in their home country in line with Directive 2004/38/EC) except citizens of Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, a copy of registration certificate is required. - Proof of itinerary: (e.g. a reserved return ticket or other proof of itinerary) - Bank statement covering 3 preceeding months - Proof of employment with salary information Proof of employment: For employees – verification from the applicant’s employer with the company’s details, stamp and signature of an executive officer. It should include the following information: - date of employment; - position; - Information about salary. For self-employed people – proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, extract from the trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business) or bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months. For students and scholars (over 14 years of age) – verification from university or school. - Property owners in the Schengen area and their close relatives - Relevant document (e.g. recent extract from the real estate register, copy of the purchase contract/deed of sale, etc.) proving that the applicant possesses the property in question. - In cases of close relatives, proof of the relationship. - Proof of itinerary: (e.g. a reserved return ticket, or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans); if not available, adequate written description of the planned journey. It is strongly recommended not to buy the ticket until the visa is issued. - Proof of employment with salary information;; if not available, other proof of will to return (e.g. bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months, proof of real estate property in Russia, etc.). Proof of employment: For employees – verification from the applicant’s employer with the company’s details, stamp and signature of an executive officer. It should include the following information: - date of employment; - position; - Information about salary. For self-employed people – proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, extract from the trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business) or bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months. For students and scholars (over 14 years of age) – verification from university or school. - Proof of financial means in the form of bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months (50 EUROS per day if lodging in a hostel or other budget accommodation) or proof of sponsorship.

businessBusiness

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask for additional documents or further information if this is needed to assess the application. Please note that all copies attached to the application must be color copies Original documents must be presented along with the presented color copies. Signed cover letter for an application form filled on applyvisa.um.dk. (applyvisa.um.dk) For minors: Cover letter must be signed by one of their parents or a legal guardian.If you can’t prepare the Application form by yourself, our officers can fill the Visa application form for you. NB! Please note that the additional service "Application form filling" does not offer help or assistance in paying the visa fee online. Visa fee cannot be paid in cash at the visa center (except for the re-entry permit and additional payment of the difference for business visa). - Foreign passport valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years. Additionally: - If available other valid or/and expired foreign passports - One color photograph (3,5 x 4,5 cm) on the light background, taken not later than 6 months ago. Image has to bear a true likeness to the applicant. Photographs have to conform to the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Due to the stringent requirements around the Photo required for your application, we recommend you utilize the photo services available inside the Visa Application Center. This will provide you assurance that your application is submitted with the photograph that meets the specifications and will be acceptable to the Embassy. You will have ready photographs in 45 seconds. Fees: The cost of the service is 360 RUB for 6 photographs. How to book: This service can be booked at the visa application centre upon your arrival. - Visa fee in line with the categories of the visa facilitation agreements with Russia and the Visa Code. - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30.000. *Insurance policy must not exclude COVID-19 illness treatment.* - Color copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): all filled in pages Please, pay attention, you will need to provide your internal passport in original as well - In cases of minors: - Original and a color copy of birth certificate. - Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested). - Color copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s). - In cases of third-country nationals: - Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. - If the application is not submitted personally by the applicant, the applicant must issue a notarized Power of Attorney to the person handing in the application. Also if the passport is collected by a third party, a notarized Power of Attorney is required. For close relatives the document proving family relationship is sufficient. Accredited travel agencies and Red Carpet companies are exempted from this requirement. - Agreement on processing personal data (if applying at the Visa Center) All documents should be in English or translated into English - Employees travelling on business - Invitation letter or written request from a hosting company, organisation, authority or organising committee of trade and industrial exhibitions to attend meetings or events connected with trade, industry or work. The following shall be indicated: - Information about the host party; - Information about the applicant; - Purpose of travel; - Dates of visit (period, number of days); - Information about financial conditions of the visit (who is responsible for the costs); If no such invitation or written request can be obtained, other proof of purpose of stay (e.g. information on participation in the event, entrance ticket to trade fair, business correspondence, programme of the business trip). - Proof of employment. (students should present a confirmation from school or university) The following shall be indicated: - date of employment; - position. - Information about salary - bank/credit card statement(s) with cash flows for the past 3 months confirming that the applicant has 70 EUROS per day (50 EUROS per day if lodging in a hostel or other budget accommodation) or - ticket reservation - proof of accommodation - Self-employed people travelling on business - Invitation letter or written request from a hosting company, organization, authority or organizing committee of trade and industrial exhibitions to attend meetings or events connected with trade, industry or work. The following shall be indicated: - Information about the host party; - Information about the applicant; - Purpose of travel; - Information about financial conditions of the visit (who is responsible for the costs); - If no such invitation or written request can be obtained, other proof of purpose of stay (e.g. information on participation in the event, entrance ticket to trade fair, business correspondence, programme of the business trip). - Proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, extract from the trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business) - bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months. - Proof of accommodation - Ticket reservation - Drivers (international cargo and passengers) - Invitation letter from Denmark or written request from the Russian national association of carriers (ASMAP or RAS), or the national association of carriers from Denmark. The following shall be indicated: - Information about the inviting or sending company or organization; - Information about the applicant; - Information about purpose, duration and frequency of trip(s); - Dates of visit (period, number of days); - Information about financial conditions of the visit (who is responsible for the costs). Color copy (verified by stamp of the employer) of the contract of employment or work-book. International carriers license of the Russian (Belarusian) company (color copy verified by stamp of the employer). proof of accommodation Original of previous attachment to truck driver’s visa, if available. - Seamen (members of ship crew) - Color copy of a seafarer's identity document. - Color copy of a contract of employment. - Invitation letter from shipping company The following shall be indicated: - Information about the inviting company or organization; - Information about the invited person; - Information about purpose, duration and frequency of trip(s); - Dates of visit (period, number of days); - Information about financial conditions of the visit (who is responsible for the costs). - Flight reservation - Proof of accommodation

otherRe-entry permit

Please visit the official web portal of the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, where you can find all the information regarding the list of required documents and process of applying nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) Please book an appointment at our Visa Application Centre visa.vfsglobal.com (visa.vfsglobal.com) You have to bring the following documents: - Original passport It is your decision whether to hand in your original passport when submitting the documents or later when the decision is already taken. You must present your original passport at VFS when submitting the documents so VFS can make a notice that the original passport was seen, then you can keep it without handing it to the Visa Center and only submit it later after the Embassy informs you that the decision is taken. - Full copy each page in colour of original passport ( in case you are not submitting the original on the day of the visa application) - 1 colour photo 35x45 mm. - Application form Please visit nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) for more information on your situation and application forms

transitTransit

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask for additional documents or further information if this is needed to assess the application. Please note that all copies attached to the application must be color copies Original documents must be presented along with the presented color copies. Signed cover letter for an application form filled on applyvisa.um.dk. (applyvisa.um.dk) For minors: Cover letter must be signed by one of their parents or a legal guardian.If you can’t prepare the Application form by yourself, our officers can fill the Visa application form for you. NB! Please note that the additional service "Application form filling" does not offer help or assistance in paying the visa fee online. Visa fee cannot be paid in cash at the visa center (except for the re-entry permit and additional payment of the difference for business visa). - Foreign passport valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years. Additionally: - If available other valid or/and expired foreign passports - One recent color photograph (3,5 x 4,5 cm) on the light background. Image has to bear a true likeness to the applicant. Photographs have to conform to the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Due to the stringent requirements around the Photo required for your application, we recommend you utilize the photo services available inside the Visa Application Center. This will provide you assurance that your application is submitted with the photograph that meets the specifications and will be acceptable to the Embassy. You will have ready photographs in 45 seconds. Fees: The cost of the service is 360 RUB for 6 photographs. How to book: This service can be booked at the visa application centre upon your arrival. - Visa fee in line with the categories of the visa facilitation agreements with Russia and the Visa Code. - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30.000. - Color copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): all filled in pages Please, pay attention, you will need to provide your internal passport in original as well - In cases of minors: - Original and a color copy of birth certificate. - Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested). - Color copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s). - In cases of third-country nationals: - Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. - If the application is not submitted personally by the applicant, the applicant must issue a notarized Power of Attorney to the person handing in the application. Also if the passport is collected by a third party, a notarized Power of Attorney is required. For close relatives the document proving family relationship is sufficient. Accredited travel agencies and Red Carpet companies are exempted from this requirement - Visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination, if applicable. - Reserved tickets for onward journey. It is strongly recommended not to buy the ticket until the visa is issued. - Agreement on processing personal data (if applying at the Visa Center) - Proof of employment with information about salary;); if not available (if the host is not financially responsible for all expenses regarding the trip), other proof of financial means and will to return (e.g. bank/credit card statement(s) covering at least three preceding months and confirming that the applicant has 50 EUROS per day, proof of sponsorship, or proof of real estate property in Russia). Proof of employment: For employees – verification from the applicant’s employer with the company’s details, stamp and signature of an executive officer. It should include the following information: - date of employment; - position; - information about salary. For self-employed people – proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, extract from the trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business) or bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months. For students and scholars (over 14 years of age) – verification from university or school.

workAu Pairs

Please visit the official web portal of the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, where you can find all the information regarding the list of required documents and process of applying for a residence permit to Denmark: nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) It is both possible to hand in all original documents or submit the application online at the web-site of the Ministry. In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. Then you should make an appointment with our visa centre vfsglobal.com (#), for student ST1 and au-pair AU1 applications you also have to proceed an interview directly at the Embassy in Moscow To make an appointment for application's submission, please use appointment module "Schedule an appointment" presented on this website, to schedule an appointment for an interview at the Embassy please call the VFS Visa Centre in Moscow - +7 (495) 269-22-00, between 10:00-14:00, Monday-Wednesday You have to bring the following documents: - Original passport It is your decision whether to hand in your original passport when submitting the documents or later when the decision is already taken. You must present your original passport at VFS when submitting the documents so VFS can make a notice that the original passport was seen, then you can keep it without handing it to the Visa Center and only submit it later after the Embassy informs you that the decision is taken. - Full copy each page in colour of original passport - Case Order ID payment confirmation printed out nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) ( NB: XG1 volunteers applications and applications for Faroe Islands/Greenland are exempted) - Consular fee payment confirmation printed out dys.um.dk (dys.um.dk) - Confirmation printed out if the documents are submitted online - In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. The Embassy underline that all three payments have to be paid upon res permit applications: Case order id, consular fee and service fee. Note:Color copies of all documents need to be submitted. All documents should be in English or Danish language.

familyVisiting close relatives/family members

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask for additional documents or further information if this is needed to assess the application. Please note that all copies attached to the application must be color copies Original documents must be presented along with the presented color copies. Signed cover letter for an application form filled on applyvisa.um.dk. (applyvisa.um.dk) For minors: Cover letter must be signed by one of their parents or a legal guardian.If you can’t prepare the Application form by yourself, our officers can fill the Visa application form for you. NB! Please note that the additional service "Application form filling" does not offer help or assistance in paying the visa fee online. Visa fee cannot be paid in cash at the visa center (except for the re-entry permit and additional payment of the difference for business visa). - Foreign passport valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years. Additionally: - If available other valid or/and expired foreign passports - One recent color photograph (3,5 x 4,5 cm) on the light background. Image has to bear a true likeness to the applicant. Photographs have to conform to the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Due to the stringent requirements around the Photo required for your application, we recommend you utilize the photo services available inside the Visa Application Center. This will provide you assurance that your application is submitted with the photograph that meets the specifications and will be acceptable to the Embassy. You will have ready photographs in 45 seconds. Fees: The cost of the service is 360 RUB for 6 photographs. How to book: This service can be booked at the visa application centre upon your arrival. - Visa fee in line with the categories of the visa facilitation agreements with Russia and the Visa Code. - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30.000. - Color copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): all filled in pages Please, pay attention, you will need to provide your internal passport in original as well - In cases of minors: - Original and a color copy of birth certificate. - Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested). - Color copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s). - In cases of third-country nationals: - Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. - If the application is not submitted personally by the applicant, the applicant must issue a notarized Power of Attorney to the person handing in the application. Also if the passport is collected by a third party, a notarized Power of Attorney is required. For close relatives the document proving family relationship is sufficient. Accredited travel agencies and Red Carpet companies are exempted from this requirement - Agreement on processing personal data (if applying at the Visa Center) - Close relatives visiting Russian, EU citizens residing in Denmark or Danish nationals - Invitation letter from Denmark which should include the following information: - Information about the inviting person; - Information about the invited person; - Information about relations between the reference and the invited person; - Dates of visit (period, number of days); - Information about financial conditions of the trip; - Documents confirming family relations (e.g. birth or marriage certificate). - For applicants who are going to visit their boyfriend/girlfriend in Denmark: please fill in the following form - Solemn declaration on relationship for use in connection with entry - Color copy of residence permit of the inviting person in Denmark (or other proof of the legal residence). - Bank statement covering 3 preceding months - Proof of employment with information about salary: For employees – verification from the applicant’s employer with the company’s details, stamp and signature of an executive officer. It should include the following information: - date of employment; - position; - information about salary. For self-employed people – proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, extract from the trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business) or bank statement(s) covering at least three preceding months. For students and scholars (over 14 years of age) – verification from the applicant’s university or school.

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otherInterns

Please visit the official web portal of the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, where you can find all the information regarding the list of required documents and process of applying for a residence permit to Denmark: nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) It is both possible to hand in all original documents or submit the application online at the web-site of the Ministry. In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. Then you should make an appointment with our visa centre vfsglobal.com (#), for student ST1 and au-pair AU1 applications you also have to proceed an interview directly at the Embassy in Moscow To make an appointment for application's submission, please use appointment module "Schedule an appointment" presented on this website, to schedule an appointment for an interview at the Embassy please call the VFS Visa Centre in Moscow - +7 (495) 269-22-00, between 10:00-14:00, Monday-Wednesday You have to bring the following documents: - Original passport It is your decision whether to hand in your original passport when submitting the documents or later when the decision is already taken. You must present your original passport at VFS when submitting the documents so VFS can make a notice that the original passport was seen, then you can keep it without handing it to the Visa Center and only submit it later after the Embassy informs you that the decision is taken. - Full copy each page in colour of original passport - Case Order ID payment confirmation printed out nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) ( NB: XG1 volunteers applications and applications for Faroe Islands/Greenland are exempted) - Consular fee payment confirmation printed out dys.um.dk (dys.um.dk) - Confirmation printed out if the documents are submitted online - In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. The Embassy underline that all three payments have to be paid upon res permit applications: Case order id, consular fee and service fee. Note: Color copies of all documents need to be submitted. All documents should be in English or Danish language. Attention: If you apply to work as an intern in the agricultural, veterinary, forestry or horticultural field - 'the green sector' you must document that you have passed a language test in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German at A2 level or higher. The language test must be listed either on the attachment to the Intern Act (retsinformation.dk) or on the list published by the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE).

familyFamily reunification

Please visit the official web portal of the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, where you can find all the information regarding the list of required documents and process of applying for a residence permit to Denmark: nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) It is both possible to hand in all original documents or submit the application online at the web-site of the Ministry. In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. Then you should make an appointment with our visa centre vfsglobal.com (#), for student ST1 and au-pair AU1 applications you also have to proceed an interview directly at the Embassy in Moscow To make an appointment for application's submission, please use appointment module "Schedule an appointment" presented on this website, to schedule an appointment for an interview at the Embassy please call the VFS Visa Centre in Moscow - +7 (495) 269-22-00, between 10:00-14:00, Monday-Wednesday You have to bring the following documents: - Original passport It is your decision whether to hand in your original passport when submitting the documents or later when the decision is already taken. You must present your original passport at VFS when submitting the documents so VFS can make a notice that the original passport was seen, then you can keep it without handing it to the Visa Center and only submit it later after the Embassy informs you that the decision is taken. - Full copy each page in colour of original passport - Case Order ID payment confirmation printed out nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) ( NB: XG1 volunteers applications and applications for Faroe Islands/Greenland are exempted) - Consular fee payment confirmation printed out dys.um.dk (dys.um.dk) - Confirmation printed out if the documents are submitted online - In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. The Embassy underline that all three payments have to be paid upon res permit applications: Case order id, consular fee and service fee. Note: Color copies of all documents need to be submitted. All documents should be in English or Danish language.

studentStudy

Please visit the official web portal of the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, where you can find all the information regarding the list of required documents and process of applying for a residence permit to Denmark: nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) It is both possible to hand in all original documents or submit the application online at the web-site of the Ministry. In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. Then you should make an appointment with our visa centre vfsglobal.com (#), for student ST1 and au-pair AU1 applications you also have to proceed an interview directly at the Embassy in Moscow To make an appointment for application's submission, please use appointment module "Schedule an appointment" presented on this website, to schedule an appointment for an interview at the Embassy please call the VFS Visa Centre in Moscow - +7 (495) 269-22-00, between 10:00-14:00, Monday-Wednesday You have to bring the following documents: - Original passport It is your decision whether to hand in your original passport when submitting the documents or later when the decision is already taken. You must present your original passport at VFS when submitting the documents so VFS can make a notice that the original passport was seen, then you can keep it without handing it to the Visa Center and only submit it later after the Embassy informs you that the decision is taken. - Full copy each page in colour of original passport - Case Order ID payment confirmation printed out nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) ( NB: XG1 volunteers applications and applications for Faroe Islands/Greenland are exempted) - Consular fee payment confirmation printed out dys.um.dk (dys.um.dk) - Confirmation printed out if the documents are submitted online - In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. The Embassy underline that all three payments have to be paid upon res permit applications: Case order id, consular fee and service fee. Note:Color copies of all documents need to be submitted. All documents should be in English or Danish language.

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Please visit the official web portal of the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, where you can find all the information regarding the list of required documents and process of applying for a residence permit to Denmark: nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) It is both possible to hand in all original documents or submit the application online at the web-site of the Ministry. In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. Then you should make an appointment with our visa centre vfsglobal.com (#), for student ST1 and au-pair AU1 applications you also have to proceed an interview directly at the Embassy in Moscow To make an appointment for application's submission, please use appointment module "Schedule an appointment" presented on this website, to schedule an appointment for an interview at the Embassy please call the VFS Visa Centre in Moscow - +7 (495) 269-22-00, between 10:00-14:00, Monday-Wednesday You have to bring the following documents: - Original passport It is your decision whether to hand in your original passport when submitting the documents or later when the decision is already taken. You must present your original passport at VFS when submitting the documents so VFS can make a notice that the original passport was seen, then you can keep it without handing it to the Visa Center and only submit it later after the Embassy informs you that the decision is taken. - Full copy each page in colour of original passport - Case Order ID payment confirmation printed out nyidanmark.dk (nyidanmark.dk) ( NB: XG1 volunteers applications and applications for Faroe Islands/Greenland are exempted) - Consular fee payment confirmation printed out dys.um.dk (nyidanmark.dk) - Confirmation printed out if the documents are submitted online - In case you have submitted your application for residence permit online you must obtain your biometrics within 14 days after submitting the documents. You also have to print the automatic confirmation that the application is submitted online. - The Embassy underline that all three payments have to be paid upon res permit applications: Case order id, consular fee and service fee. Note: Color copies of all documents need to be submitted. All documents should be in English or Danish language.

studentSports / culture / science / study (less than 90 days)

This list is intended to help you compile the documents for your visa application. Please note that the Embassy may ask for additional documents or further information if this is needed to assess the application. Please note that all copies attached to the application must be color copies Original documents must be presented along with the presented color copies. Signed cover letter for an application form filled on applyvisa.um.dk. (applyvisa.um.dk) For minors: Cover letter must be signed by one of their parents or a legal guardian.If you can’t prepare the Application form by yourself, our officers can fill the Visa application form for you. NB! Please note that the additional service "Application form filling" does not offer help or assistance in paying the visa fee online. Visa fee cannot be paid in cash at the visa center (except for the re-entry permit and additional payment of the difference for business visa). - Foreign passport valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years. Additionally: - If available other valid or/and expired foreign passports - Two recent color photographs (3,5 x 4,5 cm) on the light background. Image has to bear a true likeness to the applicant. Photographs have to conform to the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).. (PDF checklist) Due to the stringent requirements around the Photo required for your application, we recommend you utilize the photo services available inside the Visa Application Center. This will provide you assurance that your application is submitted with the photograph that meets the specifications and will be acceptable to the Embassy. You will have ready photographs in 45 seconds. Fees: The cost of the service is 360 RUB for 6 photographs. How to book: This service can be booked at the visa application centre upon your arrival. - Visa fee in line with the categories of the visa facilitation agreements with Russia and the Visa Code. - Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be €30.000. - Color copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): all filled in pages Please, pay attention, you will need to provide your internal passport in original as well - In cases of minors: - Original and a Color copy of birth certificate. - Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested). - Color copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s). - In cases of third-country nationals: - Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. - If the application is not submitted personally by the applicant, the applicant must issue a notarized Power of Attorney to the person handing in the application. Also if the passport is collected by a third party, a notarized Power of Attorney is required. For close relatives the document proving family relationship is sufficient. Accredited travel agencies and Red Carpet companies are exempted from this requirement. - Agreement on processing personal data (if applying at the Visa Center) - Participants in scientific, cultural and artistic activities - Invitation letter or written request from the host organisation (competent authority, national sport federation or national Olympic committee). The following shall be indicated: - information about the host organisation; - Information about the invited person; - information on the role of the person; - Purpose of travel; - Dates of visit (period, number of days); - Information about financial conditions of the visit (who is responsible for the costs). - Confirmation of the sport qualification in case not already sufficiently demonstrated in the invitation or written request - bank/credit card statement(s) or - covering transactions for the past 3 months - Ticket reservation - Proof of accommodation - Participants in international sports events and accompanying persons in their professional capacity - Invitation letter or written request from the host organisation (competent authority, national sport federation or national Olympic committee), including information on the role of the persons. The following shall be indicated: - information about the host organisation; - information about the invited person; - information on the role of the person; - purpose of travel; - dates of visit (period, number of days); - information about financial conditions of the visit (who is responsible for the costs). - bank/credit card statement (s) with transactions for the past 3 months or - proof of accommodation - flight reservations - proof of sports qualifications - proof of studies or empoyment - Pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers - Invitation letter or written request, or certificate of enrolment or student card by the host university, academy, institute, college or school, or certificate of the courses to be attended. The following shall be indicated: - Information about the host party; - Information about the applicant; - Purpose of travel; - Dates of visit (period, number of days); - Information about financial conditions of the visit (who is responsible for the costs); - Confirmation of the sport qualification in case not already sufficiently demonstrated in the invitation or written request - bank/credit card statement (s) covering the past 3 months - proof of employment with salary or confirmation from school or university - proof of accommodation - ticket reservation

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Other Denmark visa categories (20)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Denmark. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Pay Limit Scheme (Løngrænseordningen)

Residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA nationals who have received a job offer in Denmark with a salary at or above the annual threshold (DKK 552,000 in 2026), regardless of occupation or education level.

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Fee is DKK 6,810 (~USD 1,001). Minimum salary DKK 552,000/year (2026, adjusted annually 1 January). Salary must be paid into a Danish bank account in the applicant's name within 180 days. Minimum 30 hours/week. Permit is typically 4 years for employment of 4+ years, or for the employment period plus a 6-month job-seeking extension for shorter contracts. Applicant must not receive social benefits. Family members (spouse/partner and children under 18) may accompany. Applications submitted online via nyidanmark.dk.

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Fast-Track Scheme

Accelerated residence and work permit for employees of SIRI-certified companies, offering five tracks: Pay Limit, Supplementary Pay Limit, Short-Term, Researcher, and Educational.

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Fee is DKK 6,810 (~USD 1,001). Requires employer to be SIRI-certified. Five tracks: (1) Pay Limit – DKK 552,000/year minimum; (2) Supplementary Pay Limit – DKK 446,000/year minimum (requires Jobnet/EURES posting for 2 weeks); (3) Short-Term – max 90 days in 365 days, non-extendable; (4) Researcher – specific research role; (5) Educational – highly qualified training. Standard processing 1 month; Quick Job Start allows work start within 0–30 days if applicant can enter Denmark legally. Employer applies online.

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Positive List for People with Higher Education

Residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA nationals who have a job offer in a profession listed on the Danish Positive List for Higher Education (shortage occupations updated twice yearly).

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Fee DKK 6,810 (~USD 1,001). Positive List updated 1 January and 1 July each year; as of 1 January 2026 includes 183 job titles. Salary must meet Danish professional standards; must be paid to a Danish bank account. No employer certification required. Processing time approximately 1 month. Applications submitted online via nyidanmark.dk.

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Positive List for Skilled Work

Residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA nationals who have a job offer in a skilled trade or craft occupation on the Danish Positive List for Skilled Work (shortage occupations updated twice yearly).

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Fee DKK 6,810 (~USD 1,001). Positive List updated twice yearly; as of 1 January 2026 includes 57 skilled job titles. Employer must demonstrate meeting apprenticeship training obligations. Salary paid to Danish bank account required. Processing time approximately 1 month.

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Researcher Scheme

Residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA nationals employed in a paid research position at a Danish research institution or company, where the role has specific research-related ties to the individual's qualifications.

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Fee DKK 6,810 (~USD 1,001). Salary must meet Danish professional standards; only liquid salary and pension contributions count. Primary purpose must be research. Permit duration matches employment contract (up to 4 years). Biometrics required within 14 days of application. Permit holder may change positions within same employer, take sideline employment, and serve as external examiner at other universities without additional permits. Family members (spouse/partner and children under 18) may accompany.

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Guest Researcher Scheme

Residence permit for non-EU/EEA academics with a master's degree who are invited to conduct research at a Danish institution but are not employed (self-funded or externally funded).

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Fee DKK 6,810 (~USD 1,001). Applicant must hold at minimum a master's degree and have a written invitation from a Danish research institution providing facilities without employment. Must demonstrate financial self-sufficiency (DKK 12,770/month for single applicant in 2025). Maximum permit duration 3 years; expires 14 days after invitation lapses. Permit holder is exempt from work permit requirement for sideline employment. Family members may accompany.

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Trainee Scheme

Residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA nationals employed as trainees in Denmark as part of an educational course connected to their home-country employer, under a verified strategic cooperation agreement.

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Fee DKK 6,810 (~USD 1,001). Maximum stay 24 months total; individual permits up to 1 year. Requires verified strategic cooperation or partnership between a foreign company and the Danish employer. Must follow an educational course relevant to the job the applicant will return to abroad. Permit is employer-specific; changing positions within the same employer requires new application. Family members may accompany.

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Special Individual Qualifications (Athletes, Coaches, and Other Unique Roles)

Residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA nationals who possess unique, individually assessed qualifications for a specific role where no other person can immediately take on the job - most commonly used for professional athletes, jockeys, and coaches.

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Fee DKK 6,810 (~USD 1,001). Permit validity is tiered: up to 1 year initially, up to 2 years in years 2–4, up to 3 years after 4 years of stays. Applicant can only work at the specified employer; new employment requires new application (may begin work upon submission). Salary must meet Danish professional standards. Family members may accompany.

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Sideline Employment Permit

Allows non-EU/EEA nationals already holding a Danish residence and work permit to take additional part-time employment that is naturally related to their primary job, without requiring a new full residence permit.

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No fee. Work-only permit; cannot serve as basis for residence. Typically 8–15 hours per week. The sideline work must be naturally related to the primary permit-basis job. Researchers, guest researchers, PhD students, artists, and professional athletes automatically have unlimited sideline employment rights without applying.

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Start-up Denmark

Residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea approved by the Danish Business Authority expert panel who wish to establish and operate a new company in Denmark.

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Fee DKK 3,060 (~USD 450). Business idea must be approved by Danish Business Authority before applying to SIRI. Maximum 75 permits issued per year. Teams of up to 3 persons may apply together. Minimum personal funds DKK 153,240 (2025 level; single applicant). Initial permit up to 2 years; renewable for up to 3 years at a time. Applicant must be full or partial owner and actively involved in management. Permit is company-specific.

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Student Residence Permit (Higher Education)

Residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals enrolled as students at a Danish university or accredited higher education institution.

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Fee DKK 3,060 (~USD 450) confirmed from official fee overview page (nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words-and-concepts/Faelles/Fees/Fee---overview-of-fee-rates, verified 2026-06-29). Permit duration matches the standard (nominal) duration of the study programme. Students may work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year (September–May) and full-time in June–August. Applicants must be enrolled at an approved Danish educational institution. Applications submitted online via nyidanmark.dk.

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PhD Student Residence Permit

Residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals enrolled as PhD students at a Danish university, whether the position is salaried or unpaid.

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Fee DKK 3,060 (~USD 450). Valid for the standard duration of the PhD programme. Salaried PhD students are self-supporting; unpaid students must demonstrate DKK 7,426/month (2026 level). Work rights: 90 hours/month during academic months, full-time in June–August, unlimited for work naturally related to PhD. Post-graduation: 3-year job-seeking period with same work rights. EU/EEA/Swiss nationals apply for an EU residence document instead.

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Family Reunification – Spouse or Cohabiting Partner

Residence permit allowing the non-EU/EEA spouse or registered/cohabiting partner of a person residing legally in Denmark to join and live with that person.

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Fee DKK 8,490 (~USD 1,248). Both applicant and sponsor must be at least 24 years old (exceptions for children or serious illness). Relationship must be legally valid and voluntary. Applicant and sponsor together must meet 4 of 6 integration conditions. Sponsor must have independent housing of at least 20 sq. metres per occupant, be self-supporting, and post a financial guarantee of DKK 61,709.34 (2026). Sponsor must also have passed 'Prøve i Dansk 3' or equivalent. Processing time up to 10 months. Initial permit typically 2 years; renewable.

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Accompanying Family Member Permit (Work/Study-based)

Residence permit allowing non-EU/EEA spouses, registered partners, cohabiting partners, and children under 18 to accompany a primary permit holder who is living in Denmark for work or study.

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Fee DKK 3,080 (~USD 453). Permit duration matches the sponsor's permit. Holder is generally entitled to work in Denmark without a separate work permit (exception: employment at the sponsor's own company or closely related entities requires a separate application). Cohabiting partners must demonstrate at least 1.5–2 years of cohabitation. Family members must reside at the same address as the sponsor. Cannot receive public social benefits.

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Working Holiday Scheme

Residence and work permit for young citizens of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, or South Korea whose main purpose is an extended holiday in Denmark, with the option to do some salaried work to supplement travel funds.

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Fee DKK 3,060 (~USD 450). Available only to nationals of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea under bilateral agreements. Age limits vary by nationality (e.g. Australia and Canada 18-35, South Korea 18-34, New Zealand 18-30). Permit is valid for one year from date of entry and cannot be extended beyond 1 year. Paid work allowed for up to 6 months of the stay, but no more than 3 months with the same employer and no permanent employment; only salaried work is permitted. Applicant must document funds of ~DKK 15,000 plus ~DKK 5,000 for a return ticket, and full health/hospital/repatriation insurance. Processing time approximately 3 months. Applied online (or paper form) via SIRI/nyidanmark.dk.

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Au Pair Residence Permit

Cultural-exchange residence permit for a young person aged 18-29 to live with a Danish host family, help with light housework and childcare in exchange for board, lodging and monthly pocket money.

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SIRI case-processing fee DKK 4,305 (~USD 633). Applicant must be at least 18 and must not have turned 30 at the time of application (exception when changing host family). Permit granted for a maximum of 2 years, limited to the au pair contract period or until the youngest child in the family turns 18. Host family must pay pocket money of at least DKK 5,250/month (2026 level) and, for first-time applicants, a one-off DKK 20,900 (2026 level) to cover the au pair's Danish lessons. Processing time normally 3 months (up to 4 if further information is needed). Online or paper application (form AU1).

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Graduate Job-Seeking Residence Permit (3 years)

Residence permit allowing non-EU/EEA graduates of a Danish professional bachelor, bachelor, master or PhD programme to stay in Denmark for up to 3 years after completing their studies to look for and take up work.

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Fee DKK 3,060 (~USD 450). Open to holders of a Danish student residence permit who have completed a state-approved professional bachelor, bachelor, master or PhD programme. Valid for up to 3 years (cannot extend to beyond 3 months before passport expiry). Grants the same work rights held as a student: up to 90 hours/month September-May and full time June-August; a job requiring more hours needs a separate work permit. Replaced the Establishment Card scheme, which was abolished on 1 April 2023 (only extensions of existing establishment cards remain possible). Permit lapses if the holder gives up their Danish address or stays abroad for more than 6 consecutive months (exceptions for PhD and certain Erasmus programmes). Processing time approximately 3 months.

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Religious Worker Residence Permit

Residence and work permit for missionaries, preachers and other religious workers affiliated with an officially recognised religious denomination or order in Denmark.

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Fee DKK 10,760 (~USD 1,582). Initial permit granted for seven months (~210 days); extendable one year at a time up to a maximum of 3 years total (longer if the holder is authorised to perform weddings). Applicant must document work as a missionary or religious worker for an officially acknowledged/sanctioned denomination in Denmark. Within 6 months the holder must pass an extension test (Danish language and knowledge of Danish society) and complete a course in Danish family law, individual rights and democracy. A national sanction list bans certain named religious preachers from entering Denmark. Application form RF1, available online. Expected maximum processing time 6 months.

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Diplomatic/Official Entry (Passport-Based Exemption)

Visa-free entry to Denmark for holders of diplomatic, service, or official passports from countries that have bilateral visa-exemption agreements with Denmark, allowing official and non-official visits without a Schengen visa.

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No visa required. Applies to holders of diplomatic/service/official passports from countries with bilateral agreements with Denmark, including (but not limited to): Bolivia (diplomatic + service), China (diplomatic only), Egypt (diplomatic + service), India (diplomatic + service + official), Indonesia (biometric diplomatic + biometric service), Morocco (diplomatic + service), Pakistan (diplomatic + service + official), Philippines (diplomatic + service), Thailand (diplomatic + service + official), Turkey (diplomatic + service). Albania, Armenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Tunisia, Ukraine (diplomatic only for most). Full list in the official PDF overview document.

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Visa-Free Short Stay (Schengen 90/180 Rule)

Allows nationals of visa-exempt countries to enter and stay in Denmark (and the Schengen Area) for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, business, family visits, or other short-term purposes without obtaining a visa.

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No visa required. Valid travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure and issued within the last 10 years. Must show sufficient financial means (approx. DKK 350/day private or DKK 500/day hotel), documentation of visit purpose, and must not be registered in the Schengen Information System or listed on UN/EU sanctions. Special bilateral arrangements for nationals of Australia, Canada, Chile, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and the USA allow 90 days/3 months calculated from first Nordic entry. ETIAS authorization will be required once launched (expected Q4 2026; EUR 20 fee).

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Denmark visa for Russian citizens — FAQ

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Denmark?

Yes — Russian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Denmark embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Russian citizens need for Denmark?

A valid passport plus the Denmark document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

Related visa requirements