Denmark visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Eritreans visiting Denmark

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Danish Visa.

  • Correct visa application form duly filled out and signed.
  • A valid international passport with the validity of 6months and two least blank pages for visa stamps.
  • Two(2) passport-sized photographs with white background.
  • Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000
  • Round-trip flight reservations or a complete travel itinerary.
  • Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.
  • A letter of no objection from the employer.
  • Bank statements from the previous 3 months.

Denmark Visa for Eritreans

Facts about Denmark

Denmark is a Scandinavian country comprising numerous islands. The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is home to the iconic Little Mermaid statue, royal palaces, the Tivoli amusement park as well as the colorful Nyhavn harbor.

The number of tourists arrivals in Denmark has been on the rise year after year. The country is on the heels of the major tourist destinations in the world. The country receives an average of 7.5 million visitors yearly and this is significantly going to increase in years to come.

Denmark is ranked as the eleventh most developed country in the world. The country is said to be one of the countries with the lowest level of corruption and has one of the world’s highest per capita income. 

Types of Denmark Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Medical visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Denmark Visa

  • Correct visa application form duly filled out and signed.
  • A valid international passport with the validity of 6months and two least blank pages for visa stamps.
  • Two(2) passport-sized photographs with white background.
  • Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000
  • Round-trip flight reservations or a complete travel itinerary.
  • Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.
  • A letter of no objection from the employer.
  • Bank statements from the previous 3 months.
Denmark Tourist visa Denmark Business visa Denmark Medical visa

Denmark Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Danish Tourist visa is meant for those travellers looking to visit Denmark for tourism purposes like holiday, fun, leisure, nature and enlightenment.
  • The visa is for those who will be spending less than or up to 90 days for the sole purpose of tourism, and the period of your could be spread over 180 days in one calendar year. 
  • You cannot work or study in any academic institution when traveled to Denmark or other Schengen countries with this visa.
  • The holder of the Danish visa has the advantage of travelling to other Schengen countries(as Denmark is part of the Schengen countries) having visited Denmark.
  • The copies of your international passport must be provided.
  • Your recent bank statement from the last six(6) months is required.
  • Foreigners are not entitled to take up employment on tourist visa in Denmark or other Schengen countries.
  • The applicant must ensure he provides his or her invitation letter with the address and phone number from family member or sponsor, if applicatory.
  • Applicant is to provide recent Bank statement of six months.
  • Just like the business visa, the tourist visa for children under the age of six are meant to travel on Zero Dollar on visa fee.
  • The tourist must leave at the expiration of their stay in Denmark. Failure could incur them to be penalized in the country.
  • All the necessary documents to be presented must be translated into English and not in Arabic, and they must be accompanied by the original copies.
  • You are to pay in your local currency or in Euro(if available), to the consulate or embassy of the Danish in your country or the neighboring countries if there is no Danish Mission in your country.

Denmark Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Danish Business Visa is issued to foreigners who are visiting the country for engaging in temporary work or business.
  • You are to apply for a work permit if you are going to work in Denmark, but you cannot work with a business visa.
  • This visa does not grant the business visa holder to take up new employment in Denmark. You can only reapply for the Danish work permit having exited the country with the Danish business visa. 
  • The Business visa just like the other members of the EU and part of Schengen countries valid for 90 days with the option of extending it to 180 days if the holder intends.
  • If the holder extended the visa to 180 days, he is however inclined to spend part of the days in other Schengen countries having visiting Denmark initially.
  • The 90 days may be spread across one or more visits, and the more than one visits make the visa Multiple entries.
  • The maximum processing time for the visa is usually 15 business days but exceptional cases can delay it to 30 to 60 days.
  • You can pay for the visa fee in your local currency or in Euro, to the Danish embassy or consulate in your country.
  • A foreigner who is applying for a long stay business visa, the visa is charged $195 USD.
  • The foreigners who are visiting for a short-stay are bound to pay 60 Euro for adults above 12years old.
  • The applicant must provide a letter from their employer stating or allowing their business travel.
  • Applicants are to present their contemporary Bank statements from the last six months.
  • Foreigner who is visiting the country as a business partner, is required to present Partnership documents.
  • The applicant's invitation letter must also state how their expenses are going to be covered during their stay. It must be stated clearly if their expenses will be sponsored by their employer or the local company.
  • Documents such as Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy, that is, the registration with joint-stock companies, Trade License that is first issued and your present renewal, and Proprietorship/Partnership documents will all be requested from you.

Denmark Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Danish medical visa is granted to those whose medical condition is very severed and wanting to travel to Denmark for treatment.
  • This visa, issued as a short-stay, is valid for 90 days of duration of stay covering a period of 180 days.
  • Your visa processing time is done within 15 days but could be stalled up to 30 days or more in some cases.
  • Whoever will be traveling with the patient will have to apply for their visa independently. That is, they can not travel with the patient's medical visa.
  • Just like other visa fee, the visa costs 60 euros for adults, 35 euros for children within the range of 12-6years and visa-free for 5years below.
  • Payment for the Danish visa fees are to be paid in your local currency or in Euro(if available) to the Danish consulate or embassy in your country.
  • You are to provide a medical report from your local hospital in your country.
  • Medical fees payment receipt should be provided when applying for your Medical visa.
  • Patients traveling to Denmark for medical reasons should present their medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Denmark, verifying your appointment date and your medical condition.
  • You are simply traveling on this visa for medical purposes, you are not to stay in the country for any tourism or business activities.
  • You are to exit the country at the end of your visa stay or extend it before the expiration of your visa, if you are not fully recovered.
  • Your visa fee will not be refunded should your visa application is denied.

Denmark Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

66.00 (USD)

Business visa

66.00 (USD)

Medical visa

66.00 (USD)

Denmark Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Eritrea

Location

Address

Asmara

Royal Danish Embassy. 11, Ras Dashan Street, Asmara, Eritrea

+291 1 12 43 46/47/48

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the major religion of the Belgium?

Christianity is the main religion in Denmark. The religion is practiced as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark.

What is the Danish government source of revenue?

Trade, manufacturing, service industries, fishing, and agriculture are all major sources of revenue for Denmark. Manufacturing, Trade and service sectors play a vital role in the economy of Denmark leading to the country's having a high per capita of gross national product(GNP), making the country one of the highest developed country in the world, in terms of standard of living and per capita. 

How safe is Denmark?
Denmark is a very safe country. Crime rates are very low in the country. However, just like any other place in the world, you should be careful of any trouble that may arise.

Is it always snowy in Denmark?
Unlike other European countries, Denmark does not experience much snow, especially during the winter. However, In some rural areas, the landscape is usually covered with snow but not as blizzard as it will be anywhere else in Europe.