Want to go to one of the happiest countries in the World? Pack your bags and book a trip to Denmark, the land of the Little Mermaid or was it Land of Danes and Sea of the Little Mermaid! Anyways, visit the place where the famous Hans Christian Andersen lived and inspired by his fairytales. In case you don’t know; he wrote The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling, and many more. Maybe we would be inspired to make our own fairytales there. Filipinos need a Denmark Schengen Visa to visit this amazing country.

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If you’re a Hollywood fan, did you know that Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Sir Jaimie Lannister of Game of Thrones) is Danish? Oh and some Vikings (real ones) were there too! Also, Legos were invented in Denmark. This country is magical. In Denmark, you can have fun at the second-oldest operating amusement park, Tivoli Gardens, see colorful buildings at Nyhavn and feel like royalty at Rosenborg Castle.

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Before that, Philippines Passport Holders need a Schengen Visa for Denmark and here’s how you can get it.

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Who Needs To Apply For A Schengen Visa In The Danish Embassy In Manila

1. Those who are only visiting Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands;

2. Those who are traveling around the Schengen Area and will be staying in Denmark for the longest duration; or

3. Those whose first entry is in Denmark, if going to other Schengen Countries in equal length.

Please note that Denmark is a part of the Schengen Agreement; however, autonomous countries like Greenland and the Faroe Islands are not even though they are under the Kingdom of Denmark. However, you can get a separate visa for either Greenland or Faroe Islands. If you wish to apply to Denmark and those two countries, only one application is needed. Make sure to tell the visa officer that you will be going to Greenland and/or the Faroe Islands, too.

Quick Facts About The Denmark Schengen Visa

Validity: short stay for up to 90 days in every 180 days

Number of Entries: Single, Double, Multiple Entry

Processing Time: 15 days

Where to Apply: VFS Manila
Address: Ground Floor, Ecoplaza Bldg., 2305 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati, Metro Manila

Where to Apply: VFS Cebu
Address: Unit 503, 5th Floor, Keppel Center, Samar Loop cor. Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000

Embassy: Embassy Of Denmark, The Philippines
Address: 11th/f, 11th Corporate Center, 11th Avenue Corner Triangle Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634
Telephone Number: +63 2 8865 8800
Email Address: mnlambconsular@um.dk
Website: filippinerm.um.dk

Requirements For Denmark Schengen Visa

Here’s a Checklist for tourists with Hotel stay you also need to submit.

1. Schengen Visa Application Form - it’s online, so you need to register and fill-up the details. Print this and sign.

2. One Passport-sized photo with white background and not older than 6 months – paste your photo (not staple) on the designated space of the application form, altered photos are not accepted

3. Original Passport and Photocopy of Original Passport - colored copy of the bio page and user pages (with visas and stamps)

4. Proof of Financial means - Original copy of the bank statements of applicant – should be issued within 3 months from the intended departure date. Even if the trip is fully sponsored, you should provide pocket money in your own name.

If you are employed - a copy of payslips for the last 3 months, employment contract, bank statement where salary is deposited

For owners of a company - included company registration documents, bank statements, tax clearance receipt, etc.

5. Full Itinerary of the Trip

6. Proof of Accommodation/Hotel Bookings

7. Photocopy of Round trip Airline Ticket Reservation – it is not required to pay or buy the ticket until visa is granted.

8. Photocopy of Travel Medical Insurance - should be valid for all Schengen States, and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30,000/PHP 2.5M/USD 50,000. I highly recommend AXA Schengen for this ;

9. Printed and Signed Cover Letter from your online visa application.

10. If sponsored:

Proof of Relationship with sponsor - may be Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, Photos together, CENOMAR
Evidence of the host’s status in Denmark - passport bio-page or Nordic Residence Permit
VU2 Form or Letter of Invitation - VU2 Form is the official invitation form and can also be done online, if so, include the invitation ID in your application

11. Visa and Service Fee - visa fee is paid online while VFS fee is by cash

Tourist - EURO 80
Tourist (6-11 years old) - EURO 40
VFS Service Fee - PHP 760

Step-By-Step Guide On How Filipinos Can Apply For A Schengen Visa In The Danish Embassy In Manila

STEP 1: Gather all the documents stated above.

STEP 2: Register your visa application online.

On the site:

1. Click ‘Register’ to create an account. An activation link will be sent in your e-mail address, and you must click this.

2. Fill in the application; individual or group

3. Pay an amount in the webshop to cover the fee payment

4. Print and sign the cover letter that is generated at the end of the registration of your application. Sign in 2 places.

STEP 3: Schedule an appointment with VFS Global choose between VFS Manila or VFS Cebu and time from 08:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

STEP 4: Submit your visa application with required and supporting documents at the Danish Visa Application Center (VFS) on the day you set an appointment. However, if you are walk-in, VFS is open from Mondays to Fridays, from 7:00 – 08:00 AM (only 10 slots per day on a first-come, first-served basis.) Your biometrics will also be captured.

STEP 5: Pay VFS service fee in cash.

STEP 6: Track your application.

STEP 7: Receive your passport via the application center or courier. Copy of the bio-page of your passport and receipt when claiming; you can claim it in the center from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays.

FAQs On How Filipinos Can Apply For A Schengen Visa In The Danish Embassy

1. How much is the Short Term Visa Fee?

0-5 y/o – Free but € 80 will be charged in the webshop for your registration, however, a refund will be initiated once the Danish embassy starts processing your application
6-11 y/o - € 40
12 y/o and above - € 80

The following cards are accepted by the webshop: Visa, Dankort, Master Card, American Express, and JCB.

2. How much is the Visa Processing Fee?

It’s PHP 585.00 per application, and this is paid on top of the Visa Fee.

3. How long can I travel with my Short Stay Visa?

90 days maximum for a 180 day period.

4. How long does a visa application normally take?

A visa application usually takes up to 15 days. However, in some cases, the Embassy may take 45 days of processing time and ask for additional documentation and further verifications. It’s better to apply 8 weeks before your departure.

5. Where exactly is the Danish Embassy/Consulate?

Embassy of Denmark, The Philippines
11th/F, 11th Corporate Center
11th Avenue Corner Triangle Drive
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634.

Royal Danish Consulate Cebu
12th/F, Insular Life Business Center Suite 1204
Biliran Road, Cebu City

Please take note you don’t submit it here but at VFS Global Visa Application Center.

6. Where exactly is the Visa Application Center?

VFS Global Visa Application Center Philippines
Ecoplaza Building, Mezzanine Floor
Don Chino Roces Ave, Extension, Makati,
1231 Kalakhang Maynila

Denmark Visa Application Centre
Unit 503, 5th Floor, Keppel Center
Samar Loop cor. Cardinal Rosales Avenue,
Cebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000

7. How do I check the status of my application?

You can check at VFS Global website.

8. Is there an interview?

Not necessarily but you may be called for an interview at the Embassy in case they see something wrong with your documents or they want some clarification with the purpose of your stay.

9. Do I need a Paid Flight Booking?

No. Only a CONFIRMED BOOKING is required. Our Rent-A-Flight Service is the best for this. For just 1,500 Pesos, you can get a LEGITIMATE and CONFIRMABLE booking.

10. What company do you recommend for the insurance?

AXA Schengen! The best thing about them is they will completely refund your payment in case your visa doesn’t get approved.

11. What if I’m out of the country, how can I apply?

You can wait until you get back in the Philippines or process at the country you are traveling at.

12. My visa is rejected! What remedy do I have?

You can either file a Remonstrance Letter or submit another application from another EU Embassy. Click here to view full remedies in case of visa denial and what you can do to avoid it.