Visa requirements

Depending on your country of origin, you may need to obtain a short term visa for cultural visits before entering Denmark. To find out whether you need a visa, we suggest you follow the links to the Danish Immigration Service listed below.

For general information on the Danish rules for granting a visa, for how to apply for a visa, and for more specific information on short term visas for cultural visits, please follow the links below to the Danish Immigration Service.

Do I need a visa?

General conditions for granting a visa

Cultural visits

How to apply

The Danish Embassy in your country of residence will normally handle visa applications for Denmark. The embassay is able to provide you with information as well. However, please be aware that in a number of countries Denmark is represented by another Schengen country. 

Visit the website of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to find more details about where to apply for a visa for Denmark in your country of residence.

Please note that it takes currently up to 4 to 6 weeks to process an application for short term visas for cultural visits.

If you need a ‘confirmation of participation’ letter to facilitate the granting of a visa the Congress Secretariat may assist you with such, upon payment of the registration fee.

Please note that the Congress Secretariat accepts no financial responsibility for you during your stay in Denmark.