If you wish to travel to Denmark, or you are planning on moving to Denmark, you should inquire whether you will need a visa. In the affirmative, make sure to file an application in due time.
Visas when moving to Denmark
A visa is issued for the purpose of a short stay (less than 3 months) in Denmark and other Schengen countries. Employment is not permitted during the stay covered by the visa.
Foreign citizens who are exempted from basic visa requirements can stay, but not work, in the Schengen region up to 3 months.
Residence and Work Permits
For sojourns longer than 3 months as well as stays in connection with studies or employment, including work as au pair, a residence and/or work permit is required. However, special rules apply to citizens from the Nordic Countries, the EU Member States as well as Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Further information
Detailed information about the Danish visa rules, foreign nationals who need visas, as well as rules governing residence and work permits in Denmark can be obtained from the website of the Danish Immigration Service.
Guidelines concerning the filing and processing of applications are given in the following sections:
- Short Stay Visas
- Residence and Work Permits
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