How to Apply for Denmark Visa from Pakistan 2025

Denmark is among the Schengen countries so that Pakistanis will require a Schengen visa for Denmark. It is one of the most beautiful countries with its modern infrastructure, castles, and coastlines. Denmark's education and economic structure attracts thousands of Pakistani nationals for various purposes. It has one of the best-growing business markets in the finance, real estate, and insurance. In this blog, you will get to know how to apply for a Denmark visa from Pakistan.

Types of Denmark Visas

Based on specific purposes, Denmark offers the following visa types:

1. Denmark Study Visa
2. Denmark Tourist Visa
3. Denmark Business Visa
4. Denmark Family Visa
5. Denmark Work Visa

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1. How to Apply for a Denmark Study Visa

International students like Pakistanis who do not belong to EU countries or Swiss nationals must need a study visa for Denmark. The study visa can be applied for by submitting an online application to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). You must convert your study visa to a student residence permit within 3 months at the nearest Danish diplomatic mission. Based on this permit, you can stay in Denmark during your whole study period. You may need to extend this visa if your studies are not completed due to any reason. You are allowed to work part-time in Denmark on this visa.

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Key Information Table for Denmark Study Visa

Application Process for Denmark Study Visa 

Apply for your course program and receive an offer letter from Danish University.

• Go to the SIRI ( Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration) Website
• Create a case order ID
• Pay the application fee
• Prepare your documents
• Schedule an appointment at the Pakistan embassy or consulate
• Attend an interview and provide biometrics
• Submit the documents 
• Wait for acceptance

Documents Required for Denmark Study Visa 

• Formal acceptance letter
• ST-1 application form for a residence permit in Denmark
• Paid visa application fee
• Valid Passport
• Biometric photos
• Academic documents and certifications
• Language proficiency certificates
• Bank statement
• Cover letter
• Proof of accommodation
• Police clearance certificates
• Flight reservation tickets

Denmark Study Visa Fee

• 90 euros for a normal Schengen study visa and 254 euros for a student residence permit.

Tips on How to Secure a Denmark Study Visa 

• Apply to more than 1 university
• Take IELTS for increased chances of admission
• Apply to programs that align with your previous academic background
• Prepare all the required documents checked by the official sites of Denmark
• Accurately create your case order on SIRI
• Write strong supporting documents like a cover letter and motivational letter.
• Demonstrate clear proof of funds and bank statements.
• Take care of deadlines
• Prepare well for the visa interview

2. How to Apply for a Denmark Tourist Visa

A Denmark tourist or visit visa is a short-term visa, also called a Schengen visa, required for Pakistani nationals if they want to visit Denmark for a short duration. The visa cannot be directly applied to the Danish Embassy. Instead, you must apply to Gerry's Visa Service Center from Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad. The visa allows you to reside in Denmark for no more than 90 days legally. You must return to your country after your visit is over. Moreover, you cannot work or study in Denmark on this visa.

Key Information Table for Denmark Tourist Visa

Application Process for Denmark Tourist Visa 

Apply through Gerry's Visa Service Center from Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad.

• Pay the tourist visa fee
• Prepare required documents
• Write a cover letter 
• Appoint for embassy interview
• Submit an interview
• Provide biometrics and documents
• Wait for the final call

Documents Required for Denmark Tourist Visa 

• Short stay visa application form
• Proof of paid visa fee
• Passport and pictures
• Medical and travel insurance covering 30,000 euros
• A bank statement of about 5000 euros
• Flight reservation and return tickets
• Accommodation proof in Denmark
• Travel itinerary
• Proof of civil status
• Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
• Cover letter
• Invitation letter if the purpose is to visit friends or family

Denmark Tourist Visa Fee 

• 90 euros per person and 45 euros for children aged 6-11 years.

Tips to Secure Denmark Tourist Visa

• You should have at least a 6-month valid passport at the time of application.
• Prepare required documents well in time.
• Write a strong cover letter.
• The documents must be formatted according to Schengen visa requirements.
• Appoint early for interviews
• Prepare well for visa interview
• Demonstrate your commitment to leave the country after your visit
• Show ties to your home country

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3. How to Apply for Denmark Business Visa

The business visa for Denmark is for commercial business meetings, trips, contracts, or conferences. You must apply for and avail of this visa before you depart from Pakistan. This is a short-term visa valid also for other Schengen countries. The purpose of the visa is limited to your line of business; it means you cannot work or start your own business on this visa. You have to apply for a long-term visa if your plan changes. You must return to your country after your intended period of stay in Denmark. It is valid for 90 days.

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Key Information Table for Denmark Business Visa

Application Process for Denmark Business Visa

• Register an online application
• Fill out the business visa application form
• Pay the visa application fee
• Prepare documents according to the official checklist provided by the Danish embassy.
• Get an appointment for an interview
• Attend the interview and submit all documents
• Prove your biometric verification
• Wait for visa acceptance

Documents Required for Denmark Business Visa 

• Business visa application form
• Fee payment receipt
• Valid passport
• Recent photographs not older than 3 months
• Bank statement
• Original medical insurance
• Flight reservations
• Letter of invitation by a registered Danish company or organization 
• Declaration of intended stay
• Sponsor letter, if applicable
• Cover letter

Denmark Business Visa Fee 

• 590 euros

Tips to Secure Denmark Business Visa 

• Clearly state your business trip purpose
• Provide supporting documents like a sponsor or invitation letter
• Write a strong cover letter
• Provide a bank statement as strong as possible
• Show your home ties
• Start your process early
• Prepare well for a business visa interview

4. How to Apply for Denmark Family Visa 

A Denmark family visa, also known as a Family Reunification visa, allows Danish legal citizens to apply for a residence permit for close relatives. The applications cannot be directly submitted to the Danish embassy or consulate. You must file your case at Gerry's or VFS Visa Service Centre in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi. The family reunification visa duration is 2 years. There will be separate processing for applying this way. The following members of the family are eligible for this visa:

1. Spouses, cohabiting partners, or registered partners
2. Under 15 Children

Key Information Table for Denmark Family Reunification Visa

Application Process for Denmark Family Visa

• Create a case order ID with Gary visa service centers in Pakistan
• Pay the application fee in the same year of filing a case
• Gather documentation
• Fill out the application for both persons
• Submit the form at the nearest Danish mission
• Schedule a visa interview
• Attend an interview and submit the required documents
• Provide biometric verification
• Wait for the final call

Documents Required for Denmark Family Visa

• Paid application fee
• Passports of both members with empty pages and front and back covers
• Marriage certificate with authorized translation in English in case of spouse
• Birth certificate in case of children
• Language tests and skills
• Housing requirements
• Work and education record
• Proof of self-employment
• Proof of active citizenship in Denmark
• Income certificate, if applicable

Denmark Family Visa Fee 

• 1149 euros

Tips to Secure Denmark Family Visa 

• Meet all the requirements
• Have adequate living or work duration in Denmark
• Meet specific eligibility criteria like age limits and legal requirements
• Apply well before the time
• Provide proof of civil status
• Translate your documents in English

5. How to Apply for Denmark Work Visa

A work visa is required to seek employment opportunities or paid or unpaid jobs in Denmark for everyone except EU citizens and Swiss nationals. The visa application process is fast and simple, but you need an official job offer letter from an employer in Denmark. The case is filed through the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, and the application is submitted at the nearest Danish diplomatic mission in Pakistan. There are many types of work visas available, including.

1. Start-up visa
2. Fast track scheme
3. Pay limit scheme
4. Positive list
5. Seasonal work visa
6. Internship visa
7. Trainee
8. Sideline employment visa

The Denmark work visa is applicable for 4 years for indefinite job contracts.

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Key Information Table for Denmark Work Visa

Application Process for Denmark Work Visa 

• Choose the type of work visa you are interested in according to your skills and work experience.
• Create your case order ID through SIRI
• Pay the visa application fee
• Compile required documents
• Submit the application
• Attend embassy interview after appointment
• Provide biometric verification
• Wait for answer

Documents Required for Denmark Work Visa 

• Valid Passport
• Application form
• Receipt of paid visa fee
• An employment contract or job offer
• Health insurance
• Proof of financial support
• Authorization letter for the job
• Lease contracts
• Insurance policies
• Certificate of No Objection Certificate

Denmark Work Visa Fee 

• 590 euros approximately.

Tips to Secure Denmark Work Visa

• Create a proper case order ID
• Provide biometrics
• Compile authentic documents
• Provide correctly formatted pictures and passports according to Schengen visa requirements.
• Provide official job offers or employment letters
• Demonstrate to contribute for Denmark's economy
• Declaration to comply with Denmark's rules and regulations

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FAQs

Q1) How to apply for Denmark student visa from Pakistan? 

Answer: The study visa can be applied for by submitting an online application to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) after receiving an offer letter from the university.

Q2) Is a Denmark visa easy?

Answer: Yes, compared to most countries, Denmark's visa processing is fast with a high success rate. According to a recent report, the visa rejection rate was just 21 percent.

Q3) How long does it take to get a visa for Denmark from Pakistan?

Answer: It depends upon the type of visa you are applying for in Denmark. The short-stay visas can only take 15-45 days, while the long-term visas, like family reunification visas, can take 7-8 months.

Q4) How much bank balance is required for Denmark tourist visa?

Answer: The bank balance required for a Denmark tourist visa or visit visa should be enough to support the intended period of stay there. Its approximate value can be 5000 euros.