A Schengen visa is issued for the purpose of a short stay (less than 3 months) in Denmark and other Schengen countries.
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Normally, short stay visas issued by Danish missions abroad are valid for the entire Schengen region (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland - and (as of December 19, 2011) Liechtenstein). A visa does not allow you to work in Denmark.
Who needs a visa for Denmark – and what are the requirements?
Detailed information about the Danish visa rules, including which foreign nationals need visas, can be obtained from the website of the Danish Immigration Service.
Where to file your application
Visa applications are processed in direct cooperation between the Danish Immigration Service in Copenhagen and Danish missions abroad. Visa applications should be filed at a Danish mission abroad like all Embassies and certain consulates. Furthermore, visas may be issued by the Danish Trade Organisation's Taipei Office in Taiwan. The abbreviation “vis” mentioned under contact details in the list of Danish Diplomatic and Consular Posts indicates that the mission is authorised to issue visas.
Honorary consulates are not authorised to issue visas. Certain honorary consulates with special authorisation may, however, receive applications and forward them to the supervising Danish Embassy. The abbreviation “postvis” mentioned under contact details in the list of Danish Diplomatic and Consular Posts indicates that the consulate is authorised to receive visa applications. In such cases, if a visa is granted, you must contact the Embassy in person in order to have your visa issued at a later stage.
If it is more convenient for you, it may also be arranged that the authorisation to issue a visa is sent to another Danish mission on your route to Denmark.
You may apply for a visa at any authorised Danish mission in a country where you are staying legally on a permanent or temporary basis.
For certain countries Denmark has entered into an agreement with another Schengen country about the handling of visa applications on behalf of Denmark. As a rule these agreements only cover applications for short stay visa. A list of cities where other Schengen countries are representing Denmark may be downloaded here.
You may apply for a visa at any authorised Danish mission in a country where you are staying legally on a permanent or temporary basis.
Application formalities
You may apply for a visa at any authorised Danish mission provided you are staying legally in the country in question.
Application forms (a harmonised EU form and a Danish supplementary form) may be downloaded from the website of the Danish Immigration Service. The forms may also be obtained from the mission where you wish to file your application.
A recent photo of good likeness as well as documentation for the purpose of the stay, e.g. an invitation, should accompany the application.
Processing time
In some cases the visa applications can be examined and decided upon by the Danish mission abroad. This depends on the purpose of the visit and certain other circumstances. In such cases the visa is normally issued within a few days. All other cases must be referred to and processed by the Danish Immigration Service in Copenhagen.
Complaints
If you want to complain about a decision, you should send your complaint directly to the Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs. Detailed information about the Danish visa rules, including which foreign nationals need visas, can be obtained from the website of the Danish Immigration Service.
Denmark Working Holiday Scheme
There are unlimited places available annually under this scheme to young citizens of Denmark for a stay of 12 months.
Online application
Applications for this scheme must be made online by following the link below. You will need a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card. This is the only way to pay for your online application.
However, before you apply, please read the following important information.
To be eligible
You must:
have a Danish passport that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old
not bring children with you
hold a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket*
have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds to meet your living costs while you’re here
meet our health and character requirements
hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay
be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit
not have been approved a visa under a Working Holiday Scheme before.
AND
If you are already in New Zealand you also need to hold a valid temporary visa.
*You are required to hold sufficient funds for the duration of your visit and for the purchase of an outward ticket from New Zealand. Such evidence may be requested on arrival at the border.
Health requirements
You will need to meet our health requirements for temporary entry to New Zealand.
Note: Our Working Holiday Schemes Online system will tell you whether you need to send us a completed Medical and/or X-ray Certificate, and, if so, how to do it, when you submit your application. This is based on the maximum length of stay that you are allowed under your country's Working Holiday Scheme (not your intended stay), along with your responses to our health requirements questions.
Character Requirements
You will need to meet our character requirements for temporary entry to New Zealand.
Note: If we do have concerns about your character and require additional information, such as a police certificate, the processing of your application may be delayed.
When you are here
you must not take up permanent employment (unless you apply for and are granted an ordinary work visa while you’re here)
you must not work for the same employer for more than three months
you can enrol in one or more courses of training or study of up to six months’ duration in total during your visit.
New Zealand law prohibits any person on a temporary visa including a Working Holiday Scheme work visa, from providing commercial sexual services, or operating or investing in a business which provides such services.
Tax
Like all New Zealand workers, you will need an IRD number so that your employer can deduct tax from your earnings at the correct rate. In New Zealand, you pay tax on a pay as you earn (PAYE) basis. This means that there should not be a large refund or an amount to pay when you leave. For more information see Inland Revenue's Travelling to New Zealand webpage [external link].
How do I apply?
To apply, go to the login page, where you can register for online services or if you have already registered you can log in and access the Working Holiday Scheme online application system. Check our questions and answers for more information on the online application system.
Eligible Schools in Denmark for Study Abroad Loans
There are over 20,000 international students who study in Denmark every year. With 99% of Danish colleges and universities accepting foreign students, there are many institutions to choose from. It is no wonder why. Denmark is known as one of the happiest nations and is ranked as having one of the highest quality of life. With towns and cities of all size, there is something for every international student studying in Denmark. If you are in need of financial assistance you may consider applying for our international student loans.
If you are a US student attending one of the following approved school in Denmark, you can apply today for our international student loan. Remember, although we try to keep this resource updated, this school list is just a guide - only your lender can confirm that your school is eligible.
Funding limits up to the total cost of education, as determined by your school, minus any other aid received. Total cost of education includes tuition, room and board, and living expenses.
If you are a foreign enrolled student looking for financial assistance, Denmark international student loan can help support your higher education. To be eligible, you must be a US citizen or US permanent resident attending one of the following approved schools. Remember, although we try to keep this resource updated, this school list is just a guide - only your lender can confirm that your school is eligible.
Denmark international student loans fund up to the total cost of education, as determined by your school, minus any other aid received. Total cost of education includes tuition, room and board, and living expenses.
Denmark - Scholarships, Loans and Grants
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the nyhavn channel in copenhagen denmarkDenmark is an attractive destination for students because of its reputation for high-quality graduate and postgraduate courses. Studying in this country can provide you with the qualifications and experience to succeed in your career, but one of the hurdles is going to be financing this adventure. Scholarships, loans, and grants can be the solution to this obstacle.
Scholarships for Studying in Denmark
A scholarship is basically a gift of money to pay for your education. It differs from a loan in that you are never going to be expected to pay this money back – so it’s a bit like the ‘holy grail’ of university financing. Scholarships are available for both graduate (e.g. BSc or BA) and post-graduate (e.g. MA, PhD, and graduate certificate/diploma).
If your course is related to Danish culture, or learning the Danish language, you may be eligible for a scholarship as part of the Culture Agreements Programme. There are two options:
• The Danish Summer Language Scholarship is provided to both graduate and post-graduate students from certain countries and universities. It pays for course tuition fees and 5000 DKK to cover food and accommodation.
• The Long-Term Scholarships Programme is available to exchange students coming from 19 EU and 5 Non-EU countries. PhD students can only apply for this scholarship if they are already affiliated with a higher-education establishment at home.
The process of applying for a Danish Language Scholarship depends on your nationality, but it either involves speaking to your course organiser or filling out an application form and giving it to a ‘relevant lecturer in Danish’ in your home country (if you don’t have one of these, you can hand in the application form in at a Danish Embassy) .
The deadline for applying for a Long-Term scholarship is before the beginning of the academic year (usually the start of March). You need to apply for this money from the educational institution in Denmark where you plan to study (there is a different application process if you are coming from a non-EU country).
If you are highly qualified non-EU student wishing to study in Denmark, you may also be able to obtain a scholarship from the government. These awards are limited, and you need to apply through the university where you plan to study. The Danish government is currently working hard to attract the top international students, so there may be many more scholarships like this in the future.
Loans for Studying in Denmark
If you can’t get some organisation to give you a gift of money to pay for your education, your other option is to borrow it. Even if you do get a scholarship or grant, you may still need a loan in order to survive comfortably.
Your best option for borrowing money is likely to be an international student loan. You can apply for this once you have been accepted at an institute of higher education in Denmark. There are many private companies offering this type of finance, and you should be able to get more details from financial aid office at your university or by searching online. You will usually be expected to begin paying this money back once you are qualified.
In order to be able to apply for an international student loan, you are usually going to need a co-signer. This individual acts as a guarantor for a loan, and this is going to be particularly important if you don’t have an impressive credit score. The co-signer is going to have to take responsibility for the loan if you can’t pay, so you need to find somebody that not only likes you but also trusts you.
Grants for Studying in Denmar
A grant is similar to scholarship in that it involves a bit of free money, but it often has more strings attached to it. If you are coming from an EU country, you can apply to have access to the same grants that are available to Danish students. The official government stance is “as far as EU rules and regulations make it possible, EU citizens can gain support from the Danish system". However, in order to be given equal status as a Dane, you need to have either worked in Denmark or lived there for five years.
The system in Denmark is that students are allowed a maximum of 70 grants – one grant covers a month of study to pay for living costs. There is a limit on the amount a person can earn while receiving this grant, and if you earn above this limit, you need to pay some of the grant back. One of the nice things about grants in Denmark is there is great flexibility for students to spread the money out to suit their studies.
Fellowships are a special type of grant that are only available if you are joining a post-graduate course such as studying for your doctorate. This money is usually given with conditions such as you agree to work as part of a research team. This grant not only covers your tuition but also usually your expenses as well. There are a number of organisations offering fellowship programmes, and you can find out more by searching online or speaking directly with your chosen university in Denmark.
Money Doesn’t Have to Be a Barrier to Studying in Denmark
If your dream is to further your studies in Denmark, there is almost certainly a way for you to make this financially viable. Consider your options in regards to scholarships, grants, and loans, and you’ll surely figure out a way to make it work for you. A bit of research is usually the way to turn the impossible into the possible.
