Denmark Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · Schengen short-stay: EUR 90 · ETIAS Travel: EUR 20
See official fee detailsDenmark Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
- Arrival card
- None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry
Do you need a visa to Denmark?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Denmark without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Denmark for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Danish Embassy Singapore / VFS Global) · Last verified 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Denmark visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending)
Official fee: Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
- Processing time
- On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
- Where to apply
- No application yet
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥3 months beyond departure, issued <10 yrs
- Return ticket
- Accommodation proof
- Sufficient funds
- Travel insurance recommended
Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry
90/180 rule counts all Schengen countries together.
Source: Danish Embassy Singapore / VFS Global · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
Official fee: EUR 90 (adult); EUR 45 (children 6-11); free for children under 6- Validity
- Issued for the requested travel dates; may be single, double or multiple-entry. Multiple-entry visas can be valid up to 5 years for frequent, compliant travellers.
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- Appointment/document check at submission; biometrics valid for reuse for 59 months
- Time to approval
- Typically 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days in complex cases. Apply no earlier than 6 months and at least 15 days before travel.
- Processing time
- Typically 15 calendar days; can extend to 45 days in complex cases. Apply no earlier than 6 months and at least 15 days before travel.
- Where to apply
- https://www.vfsglobal.com/denmark/india/
Who needs it: Nationals who require a visa for the Schengen Area (e.g. Indian passport holders). Apply to the country of main destination (most nights) or first entry if nights are equal.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended departure, issued within last 10 years, with 2 blank pages
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Two recent ICAO-compliant biometric passport photos
- Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage valid across Schengen
- Confirmed round-trip flight reservation / itinerary
- Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings or invitation letter)
- Proof of sufficient funds (recent bank statements, typically last 3-6 months)
- Cover letter stating purpose and duration of travel
- Employment / business proof (leave letter, ITR, company registration) or student/no-objection letter
- Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) captured at the application centre
Arrival card: None — EES
Extra charges: VFS/service-provider service fee (approx Rs 1,000-2,000 in India, non-refundable) plus optional courier, SMS and premium-lounge charges; mandatory travel medical insurance (min EUR 30,000 cover) purchased separately.
Apply to the country of main destination / first entry.
Source: VFS Global — Royal Danish Embassy Singapore (SIRI/nyidanmark) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
ETIAS Travel Authorisation (Denmark)
Official fee: EUR 20 (free for applicants under 18 or over 70)- Validity
- 3 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- Automated checks on submission
- Time to approval
- Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
- Processing time
- Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
- Where to apply
- https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Who needs it: Nationals of visa-EXEMPT non-EU countries (e.g. Singapore passport holders) travelling to the Schengen Area for short stays. Not a visa; required in addition to a passport once the system goes live.
Required documents
- Valid biometric passport (visa-exempt nationality)
- Email address
- Debit or credit card for the EUR 20 fee
- Details of intended first Schengen country of entry
Extra charges: None on the official portal. Third-party 'ETIAS' sites charging extra are unofficial - use only travel-europe.europa.eu.
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
ETIAS Travel Authorisation (Denmark)
Official fee: EUR 20 (free for applicants under 18 or over 70)- Validity
- 3 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- Automated checks on submission
- Time to approval
- Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
- Processing time
- Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
- Where to apply
- https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Who needs it: Nationals of visa-EXEMPT non-EU countries (e.g. Singapore passport holders) travelling to the Schengen Area for short stays. Not a visa; required in addition to a passport once the system goes live.
Required documents
- Valid biometric passport (visa-exempt nationality)
- Email address
- Debit or credit card for the EUR 20 fee
- Details of intended first Schengen country of entry
Extra charges: None on the official portal. Third-party 'ETIAS' sites charging extra are unofficial - use only travel-europe.europa.eu.
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
ETIAS Travel Authorisation (Denmark)
Official fee: EUR 20 (free for applicants under 18 or over 70)- Validity
- 3 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- Automated checks on submission
- Time to approval
- Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
- Processing time
- Usually within minutes; up to 96 hours, and up to 30 days if extra documents are requested
- Where to apply
- https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Who needs it: Nationals of visa-EXEMPT non-EU countries (e.g. Singapore passport holders) travelling to the Schengen Area for short stays. Not a visa; required in addition to a passport once the system goes live.
Required documents
- Valid biometric passport (visa-exempt nationality)
- Email address
- Debit or credit card for the EUR 20 fee
- Details of intended first Schengen country of entry
Extra charges: None on the official portal. Third-party 'ETIAS' sites charging extra are unofficial - use only travel-europe.europa.eu.
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Denmark visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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