How to get a Denmark visa from Gambia

• Gambians looking to travel to Denmark for tourism purposes can apply for the Danish tourist visa.
• Denmark is one of the largest Scandinavian countries in Europe and is also a member of the Schengen region.
• Travelers can apply for the Schengen visitor visa which is valid for 90 days.
• Travelers visiting their friends and family in Denmark are required to provide an invitation letter.
• Travelers are required to have a medical insurance coverage of 30,000 Euros.
• Travelers to Denmark are required to have 50 euros per day to cover their daily expenses.
• A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Denmark must be provided by the applicant.
• Travelers are required to provide flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Denmark.
• Proof of civil status must be provided in form of marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card etc.
  
• Children under the age of six can travel without paying a visa fee.
• The import, export, sale, purchase, delivery, receipt, production, processing and possession of drugs are defined as criminal offences. Cannabis is included in the definition of drugs.
• The Christianshavn area of Copenhagen is known for illicit drug activity. Recent drug enforcement efforts have resulted in clashes between the police and Christiania residents. Christiania residents have imposed a strict no-photography policy; tourists have been assaulted and robbed for taking pictures. Police and emergency services are limited in Christiania.
• Danish law mandates access to buildings, education, information, and communications for persons with disabilities.
• Public transportation can accommodate persons with disabilities, but many buildings and outdoor sites are not easily accessible for the disabled.

• The Danish student visa is available for Gambians intending to study in one of the universities in Denmark.
• Danish universities are known for being leaders in terms of innovation, as they are keen on investing in world-class research facilities.
• It is necessary for you to confirm your admission status by showing an admission letter as proof that you have been offered admission to study in Denmark. The letter is issued by the authorities of the institutions you intend to study in.
  
• Students are required to have 1000 Euros per month to cover their finances.
• A proof of language proficiency (in English or Danish, depending on which language you are undertaking your studies in) is needed.
• If you are able to get a job, you can apply for a new permit. This would enable you to work up to 20 hours a week.
• It is also necessary for you to have proof of accommodation in Denmark or an arrangement should be made to get you an accommodation there.
• You will also need to show that all expenses and fees like tuition fees and other payments have been covered and pay for.
• As a Gambian with the intention of studying in Denmark, you will need to provide proof of your health status. This could be in the form of a medical report or certificate.
• A cover letter must be provided by the applicant. This letter must explain your plans when you visit Denmark, include reasons for wanting to study in Denmark.
• You will also need to obtain a certificate from the police station to prove that you have not committed any offense nor have any criminal record.
  

• Gambians looking to travel to Denmark for employment purposes can apply for the Danish work visa.
• If you’re coming to work in a role which is paid significantly above the average wage, or for an employer who has been approved by the government as an international recruiter, you can apply for this visa.
• All applicants must give bio-metric data, including photographs and fingerprints.
• Applicants are required to register for a residence permit.
• Travelers are required to register their stay at the local police station.
• It is your own responsibility to obtain a work permit if you are required to. If you work illegally in Denmark, you risk deportation, and you and your employer risk fine or imprisonment.
• The Danish government has a 'positive list' that consists of professions and sectors which are currently experiencing a shortage of qualified and skilled professionals.
• People with a job in any of these sectors have easy access to the Danish labor market. Job offer letter should specify salary and employment conditions.
• The minimum educational level required for a position on the Positive List is a Professional Bachelor's degree.
• Job offers are required to carry a gross annual pay of no less than DKK 375,000.
  

You can work, live and study in Denmark without learning Danish. There are companies who use English as their first language, and a few who will allow you to work in a Danish speaking office without Danish.

The average working week in Denmark is of 37 hours. The expected minimum salary in Copenhagen for a full-time position (gross) is around DKK 17000 or 2580 USD per month. It is important to remember that these are gross figures and taxes are ridiculously high in Denmark.