Basic Travel Requirements for Somalis 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.
- A valid Somali international passport with the validity of 6months and two least blank pages.
- 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 Somalis
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | Up to 15 days | 90 days |
| Tourist visa | Up to 15 days | 90 days |
| Medical visa | Up to 15 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Denmark Visa
- Correct visa application form duly filled out.
- A valid Somali international passport with the validity of 6months and two least blank pages.
- 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 Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Danish Business Visa is issued to foreigners who are visiting the country to engage in temporary work or business.
- You are to apply for a work permit if you are going to work full time 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.
- 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 visited Denmark initially.
- The 90 days may be spread across one or more visits, and the more than one visits make the visa Multiple entry.
- The maximum processing time for the visa is usually 15 business days but exceptional cases can delay it to 30 to 60 days.
- 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 history 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.
- Somalian citizens should apply for a Danish visa in neighbouring countries where Denmark has Diplomatic Mission, as there is currently no Denmark consulate in Somalia.
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 90 days for the sole purpose of tourism.
- You cannot work or study in any academic institution with this visa.
- The holder of the Danish visa has the advantage of travelling to other Schengen countries.
- 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 a 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 applicable.
- 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 is free.
- The tourist must leave at the expiration of their stay in Denmark.
- 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.
- Somalian citizens should apply for a Danish visa in neighbouring countries where Denmark has Diplomatic Mission, as there is currently no Denmark consulate in Somalia.
Denmark Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Danish medical visa is granted to those whose medical condition is very severe, seeking treatment in Denmark.
- This visa is valid for 90 days 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 travelling 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 fees, the visa costs 60 euros for adults, 35 euros for children within the range of 12-6years and visa-free for 5 years and below.
- 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 travelling 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.
- Somalia citizens should apply for a Danish visa in neighbouring countries where Denmark has Diplomatic Mission, as there is currently no Denmark consulate in Somalia.
Denmark Visa Fees
Business visa
66.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
66.00 (USD)
Medical visa
66.00 (USD)