Denmark

All Students

Students should make sure their passports are signed and stamped when entering and exiting Border Controls. These stamps will prove the duration of your visit and more importantly prove to the Visa official that you have not overstayed your 90-day visit.

Visa Options

It is important to understand the Schengen 90/180 rule. You are allocated 90 visa free days to use within the Schengen Zone, however you must remember these are rolling days and are added onto a cumulative total of days in the Schengen region. Leaving and entering does not reset your calculator – only leaving for a period of 90 days in a non-Schengen country will reset your visa free 90 day allowance. You can read about the Schengen rules here.

Please note that in Denmark you are not allowed to take up residence or work on a Schengen visa. If you plan to work or stay longer than 90 days in Denmark, you need to apply for a residence and/or work permit.

Study (less than 6 months)

Dependant upon their nationality, students who wish to study in Denmark for 90 days within 180 day period or less can do so without the need for a visa as Denmark. To determine if you can travel to Denmark without a visa. please see the list of non visa required countries on the Denmark website.

If you do not require a visa, you can enter Denmark for up to 90 days to complete the following activities:

Tourisim
Visiting family or friends
Attending business meetings
Cultural or Sports events
Short-term studying or training

Students who do require a visa should apply for the Short Stay Schengen Visa .

Nationalities of the following countries can stay in Denmark regardless of their period of stay: Australia, Canada, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, USA, Chile and South Korea.

If you are a Nordic Citizen (Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden) you do not need a visa or a residence permit.

Gather your Documents

To apply for a Schengen Visa, you will need to gather the following documents:

Danish visa application form.
Two passport photos.
Your valid passport.
Copies of your previous visas (if applicable).
Denmark Travel Health Insurance.
Proof of accommodation
Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Denmark.
A cover letter

Study specific documentation:

Proof of enrollment
No-objection certificate from school or university

How to Apply

To apply/submit your short-stay visa application at a Danish Embassy / Consulate / Visa Application Centre.

Study (more than 3 months)

Depending on your nationality students need to either apply for a Residence Certificate (EU Students) or Residence permit (non-EU students) for a duration of over 90 days. The application for Residence Permit must be applied prior to travelling to Denmark.

Gather Your Documents

Documentation of paid case processing fee to SIRI. Attach receipt for your payment

Copy of all pages of your passport – including all empty pages and the passport’s front and back cover
Documentation that your are enrolled in an educational institution in your home country (if you are a guest or exchange student
Documentation that you can support yourself during your stay in Denmark

In addition to these documents, you should also take:

Insurance letter/Proof of insurance for your time in Denmark

Source : https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Study/Higher-education?anchor=howtoapply

How to Apply

Students in the UK can apply at their nearest Visa Application centre in London. Click here for further information about the application form. Students will need to work with their Host University to their application form.

EU nationals staying for a duration longer than 3 months, you must apply for an EU residence document upon arrival to Denmark. However, you can start the application process from your home country by filling out and submitting the OD1 application form online or by filling out a paper version and taking it with you when you visit SIRI - The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration.

If you encounter any problems filling out the online version, you can use the paper version instead. Read more about the conditions for EU residence as a student on SIRI website.

If you are a citizen in a Nordic country, including the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland, you can freely enter and stay in Denmark indefinitely without having to get a residencedocument (registration certificate).

Upon Arrival

Upon arrival students will need to apply for a CPR number and NemID (digital signature and the key to digital Denmark and Danish Health Insurance) requires a residence permit. Students will need to submit a ST1 form in Copenhagan.

Work (less than 6 months)

If you are planning to work in Denmark– Paid/Unpaid and you are from a non-visa required country you can work in Denmark without a visa.

If you are planning to work in Denmark – Paid/Unpaid and you are from a visa–required country you can work with a Short Stay Schengen Visa Short Stay Schengen visas are issued for persons entering Denmark to take part in short training programmes, internships, conferences, corporate meetings and engage in remunerated activities (whatever the form) not exceeding 90 days.

EU citizens can enter Denmark and remain in this country for up to three months without an EU residence document (registration certificate). EU nationals who wish to last more than you must apply for an EU residence document (registration certificate) within three months.

If you are a citizen of Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden, you do not apply for a registration certificate because as a citizen of a Nordic country you have a right to reside in Denmark without permission under the Nordic Union.

UK and non-EU students will need to apply for a work permit and Residence Permit.

Click here for further details.

Work (more than 6 months)

Non-EU/EEA and UK Students going to Denmark as interns/trainees are considered employees by the Danish authorities. You are therefore not allowed to begin your internship/traineeship until you have received your Residence Permit. It takes 3 months to process a Residence permit.

The application form for interns/trainees is the PR3 form on New to Denmark (nyidanmark.dk).

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens come from two categories of countries: Visa-free and with a visa requirement. To find out if you need a Visa please click here.

Interns/trainees from countries with a visa requirement cannot enter Denmark prior to having received their residence permit. Interns/trainees from visa-free countries can enter Denmark prior to having received their residence permit, but are not allowed to begin their internship/traineeship until they have received their residence permit.

Source : https://storbritannien.um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/how-to-apply-for-a-visa

Gather Your Documents

To apply for a Residence Permit you will need to gather the following documents:

Documentation of paid fee. Attach receipt for your payment
Copy of all pages of your passport – including all empty pages and the passport’s front and back cover.
Employment contract or job offer – must not be more than 30 days old.
Documentation of education relevant to the job offered
Documentation of parts of your salary or benefits that do not appear in the employment contract, e.g. paid rent for housing or salary paid to you abroad
Documentation of authorisation. Only relevant if the job requires a Danish authorisation
Documentation of your trainee programme - training plan etc

How to Apply

Students should apply for a Residence Permit at the nearest Visa Application Centre(VFS). Further information on How to Apply for a Residence Permit can be found here.