Basic Travel Requirements for Swazis visiting
Denmark
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Danish Visa.
- An original Swazi passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken on a white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Denmark Visa for Swazis
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 |
| Student visa | 15 days | More than 3months |
| Work visa | 15 days | 1 year+ |
General Requirements for Denmark Visa
- An original Swazi passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken on a white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Denmark Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Danish tourist visa is available to citizens of Swaziland looking to travel to Denmark for tourism or leisure.
- Denmark is part of the Schengen countries, so you can apply for a Schengen visa.
- The Danish tourist visa is valid for 90 days.
- Travel health insurance confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 euros coverage must be provided.
- The currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Denmark is 10,000 euros.
- Applicants must provide a flight Itinerary. This must show dates of entry and exit out of Denmark, flight numbers and places to be visited.
- The official currency of Denmark is the kroner, many vendors – especially in larger towns and cities – will accept payments in euros. However, they are not legally obliged to do so.
- Monitor media and local information sources, and factor updated information into personal travel plans and activities.
- Address specific safety concerns to Danish law enforcement authorities who have responsibility for the safety and security of all residents and visitors to Denmark.
- Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
- Official permission is required for travel into the huge Northeast Greenland National Park or for treks across the central ice fields. Check with your tour operator to make sure that the company has received the necessary permission for such trips.
Denmark Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Swazis traveling to Denmark with the intention of studying in any of the educational institutions in the country can apply for the Danish student visa.
- There are two types of Danish student visa:
- Short-term study visa – This visa is for foreigners intending to study for three months or less.
- Long-term study visa – This visa is for foreigners intending to study for more than three months.
- Students are required to provide proof of sufficient funds to cater for their living costs in Denmark.
- Students should have around 1000 euros per month to cover their monthly expenses.
- Before a student visa application can be considered, you must be able to produce documentary evidence that you have paid the tuition fees to cover the first semester year.
- The long-term study visa permits student to work part-time in Denmark for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
- An acceptance letter from your university or study institution must be provided.
- Proof of language proficiency in English or Danish, depending on which language you are undertaking your studies in must be provided.
- You will also need to obtain a certificate from the police station to prove that you have not committed any offense nor have any pending criminal record in your country before traveling.
Denmark Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Danish work visa is available to Swazis traveling to Denmark for the purpose of employment.
- If you are 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 are required to give biometric data, including photographs and fingerprints during the visa application process.
- Once you apply for the Danish work visa, you are required to apply for a residence permit.
- As soon as you arrive in the country, you are advised to register your stay at the nearest 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. The job offer letter should specify the 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.
Denmark Visa Fees
Tourist visa
448.25 (DKK)
Student visa
448.25 (DKK)
Work visa
448.25 (DKK)
Denmark Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Swaziland
Mbabane
Sokhamlilo Bldg., Ground Floor Corner Dzeliwe / Mdada Streets P.O. Box 815 Mbabane H100 Eswatini.
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citrus@realnet.com.sz
(+268) 404 3547