Schengen visa, applied for from the UK

Denmark visa from the UK for non-UK passport holders

If you live in the UK on a non-UK passport, you apply for a Denmark Schengen visa online at ApplyVisa, then through VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. The visa fee is €90, paid online, plus a €23 VFS service fee. The embassy currently takes up to 20 days.

Checked against official sourcesLast reviewed 9 October 2026 · sources at the foot of the page

Consulate fee, adult. €45 for ages 6 to 11, free under 6.: €90
VFS Global in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Its charge is added at the centre.: 3 centres
Standard processing after the appointment.: 15 days
The earliest you can apply before you travel.: 6 months

Who can apply from the UK

You must live legally in the UK and show it. Denmark asks for your share code, with UK residence valid at least one month after your trip, and proof of when you arrived in the UK, such as your UK visa sticker, an arrival stamp or a Home Office letter.

Only apply for a Danish visa if Denmark is your main destination. Travelling to another Schengen country first on a Danish visa can lead to refused entry, a revoked visa and problems with future applications.

You can use any of the three VFS centres. Transfer to the embassy adds 1 day each way from London and 2 days each way from Manchester or Edinburgh.

If you only hold a UK visitor visa, apply in your country of residence, unless an urgent new reason arose while you were in the UK.

If your UK permission ends soon, the embassy may issue a shorter visa than you would otherwise get.

Denmark visa for Pakistani passport holders in the UK
Denmark visa for Bangladeshi passport holders in the UK
Denmark visa for Nigerian passport holders in the UK
Denmark visa for Indian passport holders in the UK
Denmark visa for Sri Lankan passport holders in the UK
Denmark visa for Filipino passport holders in the UK
Denmark visa for Ghanaian passport holders in the UK
Denmark visa for Turkish passport holders in the UK

Documents for a Denmark visit visa

You provide

Passport Signed, issued in the last 10 years, with two blank pages, valid at least 3 months beyond your stay. Bring your previous passport with all Schengen visas and stamps.
UK immigration status Your Home Office share code, with residence valid at least one month after your trip, plus a colour copy of your residence permit if you have one.
Proof of UK arrival Something that shows when you came to live in the UK, such as your UK visa sticker, an arrival stamp or a Home Office letter.
Photo 35 × 45 mm, in colour on a bright background, with the head 30 to 36 mm from chin to top of hair, and no older than 6 months.
Bank statements Original UK statements in your name for the last 3 calendar months, showing your balance. The embassy's checklists suggest about £40 to £60 a day for tourism and about £40 a day for family visits.
Job or study evidence On letterhead, signed and less than 1 month old. Employees: a letter with your salary and position, and 3 months of payslips. Self-employed: an accountant's letter with your annual salary, and your self-assessment. Students: an enrolment letter.
Invitation from your host Family or friend visits: your host's online invitation (VU2) ID number, or a signed, dated invitation with your relationship and dates. Your host adds a copy of their passport data page and, if relevant, proof of Danish residency. Family relationships must be documented.
Children's documents A birth certificate, original and colour copy. If a child travels alone or with one parent: both parents' passports or certified copies, parental consent and a British school certificate.

We provide

ApplyVisa application form Completed on ApplyVisa, where the visa fee is paid online. We print the cover letter it produces, for you to sign as in your passport, with the payment receipt.
Cover letter Sets out your dates, plans, who pays and your ties to the UK, with a day-to-day itinerary for Denmark.
Return flight reservation A reserved return ticket. The embassy recommends not buying tickets until your visa is approved.
Hotel booking Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel reservation, unless you stay with your host.
Travel medical insurance Valid for the whole Schengen area and your travel dates, with at least €30,000 of cover.
VFS appointment We book your VFS slot once the ApplyVisa form is complete, allowing up to 24 hours before booking. If you gave fingerprints for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months, you can apply by post through VFS instead.

Where and when to apply

Denmark takes UK short-stay applications through VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before you travel.

You apply and pay the visa fee online at ApplyVisa, then hand in your documents at VFS Global. The Embassy of Denmark in London decides applications for Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

Appointments in London →Appointments in Manchester →Appointments in Edinburgh →

Worth knowing about this consulate

The embassy currently takes up to 20 days for complete applications received after 8 September 2026, with priority for business and EU-rules applications. Transfer time comes on top: 1 day each way from London, 2 from Manchester or Edinburgh.
If the embassy receives your application less than 15 calendar days before you travel, it can return it unprocessed and refund the visa fee.
If you gave fingerprints for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months, you can apply by post through VFS instead of attending. Call VFS on 020 3409 2335 first (notice of 5 August 2026).
VFS charges a €23 service fee including VAT, paid in pounds at the current rate. Outside London a mandatory courier charge of €5 (£4.26) is added.
Missing documents must reach VFS within 5 calendar days, and the embassy may call you for a phone interview.
The embassy adds a 15-day grace period to your visa's validity, so the dates on the sticker run longer than your stay.

Notes by passport

Pakistani passport holders

Denmark places Pakistan in its group 5. As a starting point, you only qualify for a visa in extenuating circumstances, such as the death or terminal illness of a family member living in Denmark.
Denmark calls its five country groups a rough guide that it uses when it doubts you will leave on time. Every case is assessed individually.
Pakistan is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
Only changing planes at a Danish airport on the way somewhere else? As a Pakistani national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Denmark confirms otherwise.

Bangladeshi passport holders

Denmark places Bangladesh in its group 4. As a starting point, you can get a visa if you are the spouse, cohabiting partner (living together for at least 18 months), minor child or parent of someone living in Denmark.
Denmark calls its five country groups a rough guide that it uses when it doubts you will leave on time. Every case is assessed individually.
Bangladesh is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
Only changing planes at a Danish airport on the way somewhere else? As a Bangladeshi national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Denmark confirms otherwise.

Nigerian passport holders

Denmark places Nigeria in its group 4. As a starting point, you can get a visa if you are the spouse, cohabiting partner (living together for at least 18 months), minor child or parent of someone living in Denmark.
Denmark calls its five country groups a rough guide that it uses when it doubts you will leave on time. Every case is assessed individually.
Nigeria is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
Only changing planes at a Danish airport on the way somewhere else? As a Nigerian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Denmark confirms otherwise.

Indian passport holders

Denmark places India in its group 3. As a starting point, you need a host in Denmark and a close relationship with them, such as spouse or partner, child, parent or sibling.
Denmark calls its five country groups a rough guide that it uses when it doubts you will leave on time. Every case is assessed individually.

Sri Lankan passport holders

Denmark places Sri Lanka in its group 3. As a starting point, you need a host in Denmark and a close relationship with them, such as spouse or partner, child, parent or sibling.
Denmark calls its five country groups a rough guide that it uses when it doubts you will leave on time. Every case is assessed individually.
Sri Lanka is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
Only changing planes at a Danish airport on the way somewhere else? As a Sri Lankan national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Denmark confirms otherwise.

Filipino passport holders

Denmark places the Philippines in its group 3. As a starting point, you need a host in Denmark and a close relationship with them, such as spouse or partner, child, parent or sibling.
Denmark calls its five country groups a rough guide that it uses when it doubts you will leave on time. Every case is assessed individually.

Ghanaian passport holders

Denmark places Ghana in its group 3. As a starting point, you need a host in Denmark and a close relationship with them, such as spouse or partner, child, parent or sibling.
Denmark calls its five country groups a rough guide that it uses when it doubts you will leave on time. Every case is assessed individually.
Only changing planes at a Danish airport on the way somewhere else? As a Ghanaian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Denmark confirms otherwise.

Turkish passport holders

Denmark places Türkiye in its group 3. As a starting point, you need a host in Denmark and a close relationship with them, such as spouse or partner, child, parent or sibling.
Denmark calls its five country groups a rough guide that it uses when it doubts you will leave on time. Every case is assessed individually.

How a Denmark application runs, day by day

Day 0Eligibility and checklistA yes, a no or a “not yet, because”.
Days 1–5File builtYou send documents on WhatsApp; we do the rest.
VariesAppointment waitWe watch releases daily and book the first that fits.
15 daysConsulate decisionFingerprints at VFS Global, then we track the file.
DonePassport backThen we confirm your real flights and hotel.

What it costs, and who you pay

Separate payments to separate people. Only ours is set by us, quoted in writing before you commit.

Consulate visa feePaid to the consulate. €45 for children aged 6 to 11. Not refundable if refused.: €90
VFS Global service chargePaid at the centre. VFS Global sets the amount, and we confirm it in your quote.
Fast Travellers, file and appointmentEverything from eligibility to decision, quoted in writing before you commit.
Fast Travellers, urgent or after a refusalAdds a daily slot search and a refusal review, quoted in writing before you commit.

Denmark visa questions from UK residents

Can I apply for a Denmark visa on a BRP?

BRPs have been replaced by eVisas. Denmark asks for your share code, with residence valid at least one month after your trip, plus proof of when you arrived in the UK.

Where do I apply for a Denmark visa in the UK?

You apply and pay online at ApplyVisa, then hand in your documents at VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.

How long does a Denmark visa take from the UK?

For complete applications received after 8 September 2026, the embassy takes up to 20 days, and up to 45 if the Danish Immigration Service is involved. Add transfer days from VFS.

How much is a Denmark Schengen visa from the UK?

The visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 11, paid online at ApplyVisa. Children under 6 pay nothing. VFS adds a €23 service fee, plus €5 courier outside London.

Can I apply for a Denmark visa by post?

Yes, if you gave fingerprints for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months. You confirm this in ApplyVisa, call VFS, then send your passport and documents by courier.

Does my nationality affect a Denmark visa?

It can. Denmark sorts visa nationalities into five groups and uses them when it doubts you will return; Pakistan, for example, is in group 5. See the notes for your nationality.

Will my passport be stamped when I enter Denmark?

No. Since 10 April 2026 the EU's Entry/Exit System records your entries and exits digitally instead of stamping your passport. As a visa holder, the system stores a photo of your face taken at the border; your fingerprints are already on file from your visa application.

Can I visit other Schengen countries on a Denmark visa?

Yes, for up to 90 days in any 180 across all 29 Schengen countries, but only if Denmark is your main destination. Entering another country first on a Danish visa can lead to refused entry.

Where these facts come from

Fees and rules are checked against official and visa-centre pages. Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm everything again before you pay.