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Denmark Short-Stay Visa — Cultural, Sporting or Scientific Visit

9 facts quoted from the official source

Schengen short-stay visa to participate in a cultural, sporting or scientific event.

Savings required
DKK 350
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesyou must have at your disposal approx. DKK 350 per day. A smaller amount may be accepted if you are staying in a private home.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusDenmark has concluded bilateral visa-facilitation agreements with a number of countries: Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine ... People holding certain types of residence permits in another Schengen country do not need a visa.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirement...proof that you have available accommodation, proof that you have sufficient means at your disposal to cover your living expenses...
  • Health-insurance requirementYou must hold a travel insurance policy to cover possible expenses in connection with a return for health reasons or death, indispensable medical treatment... minimum policy coverage is €30,000.checked 2026-07-27
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisYou want to apply for a short term visa because you are going to visit Denmark for up to 90 days in order to take part in a cultural, sporting or scientific event.checked 2026-07-29
  • Qualifying basisYou must be able to document the purpose of your visit. You must document that the event is organized by Danish authorities, educational institutions, research institutions, or organizations.
  • Study AllowedA visa does not allow you to work in Denmark unless the Immigration Service has explicitly granted you this right.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe visa fee is normally 90 euro and for children from the age of six years and below the age of 12 years 45 euro.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingYou may be granted a visa in the Schengen region for a maximum stay of 90 days in any 180-day period.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Schengen short-stay visa to participate in a cultural, sporting or scientific event.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: you must have at your disposal approx. DKK 350 per day. A smaller amount may be accepted if you are staying in a private home. The lowest published threshold is DKK 350 (savings).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You must hold a travel insurance policy to cover possible expenses in connection with a return for health reasons or death, indispensable medical treatment... minimum policy coverage is €30,000.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Denmark?
The official source states: ...proof that you have available accommodation, proof that you have sufficient means at your disposal to cover your living expenses...

Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source nyidanmark.dkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Denmark government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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