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Applying for a Denmark short-stay visa from Japan
Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) applications for Denmark from Japan are received by the Denmark Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global in Tokyo (by appointment), with case processing at the Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou. The Royal Danish Embassy in Japan no longer receives applications. You apply online on ApplyVisa.um.dk, pay by credit card, and complete the application in person at the VFS centre with your printed, signed cover letter. See the global Denmark visa photo requirements page for the photo specification.
Last Updated: 2026-08-15
Quick requirements
- Who applies: residents of Japan who need a Schengen visa (Type C) for a short stay in Denmark (up to 90 days in 180). Japanese nationals are visa-exempt for short stays. Long-stay and residence permits are out of scope.
- Receiving office: the Denmark Visa Application Centre (operated by VFS Global) in Tokyo receives applications by appointment and records biometrics (fingerprints and photo). Case processing takes place at the Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou (MFA Where to apply).
- No embassy reception: the Royal Danish Embassy and Danish honorary consulates in Japan cannot receive Denmark (or Iceland) visa applications (MFA embassy page).
- Application form: apply online on ApplyVisa.um.dk, pay the visa fee by credit card, and bring the printed, signed cover letter; the application is not completed until you finalise it in person at the VFS centre.
- Photograph: a passport photo measuring 35×45 mm with 30-36 mm from chin to top of head (nyidanmark.dk), taken no more than 6 months before the application (um.dk). The number of copies is not stated — the mission may request multiple photos.
- Biometrics: fingerprints and a photo are captured at the VFS centre. Children under 12 are exempt, and biometrics taken within the past 59 months need not be repeated.
- Fee: EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children 6-11, table effective 1 January 2026), paid by credit card on ApplyVisa. A separate VFS service fee applies (confirm the current amount with VFS when booking).
Who applies and where
This page is for residents of Japan who need a Schengen visa (Type C) for a short stay in Denmark (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). If Denmark is the sole destination, the main destination (longest stay), or the first point of entry for equal stays, you apply to Denmark. Long-stay and residence permits follow a different procedure.
The Danish MFA's Where to apply list directs Japan-based applicants to the Visa Application Centre, VFS Global, in Tokyo, with case processing at the Consulate General in Guangzhou. The Royal Danish Embassy and the Danish honorary consulates in Japan do not receive applications.
Receiving office: the VFS Global centre in Tokyo (by appointment)
Submission and biometrics take place at the Denmark Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Tokyo. An appointment is required to submit the application and record biometrics (MFA and embassy pages).
VFS Global's Japan-facing pages can be access-restricted. Confirm the booking method, centre address, opening hours and the current service fee on VFS Global's official Denmark/Japan pages before your visit.
The ApplyVisa online application and required documents
Complete the application on Denmark's ApplyVisa.um.dk portal: fill in the form, pay the visa fee by credit card during the process, and print and sign the cover letter at the end. The application is not completed until you finalise it in person at the Visa Application Centre.
The purpose-based checklists on nyidanmark.dk (private visits and tourist visits, etc.) are the authoritative document lists. Besides a passport photo taken within 6 months, prepare your passport, travel insurance, proof of accommodation and transport, and proof of lawful residence in Japan. The mission may request further documentation, multiple passport photos or copies (nyidanmark.dk).
Photograph requirements: 35×45 mm, within 6 months
The photograph must measure 35×45 mm with the chin-to-top-of-head distance between 30 and 36 mm (nyidanmark.dk), and must be no older than 6 months at the time of application (um.dk). The dimensions match the global Denmark photo standard (35×45 mm).
The number of copies is not stated numerically on the official pages, and the mission may request multiple photographs — follow the instructions at your appointment. For general composition rules, see the global Denmark visa photo requirements page. The photo tool's Denmark mode produces a 35×45 mm print. The digital photo captured for biometrics at the centre is separate from the photograph you attach to the application.
Fees, biometrics and enquiries
The visa fee is EUR 90 for all visa types (EUR 45 for children aged 6-11; table effective 1 January 2026), paid by credit card on ApplyVisa. A separate service fee applies at the VFS centre; its amount cannot be confirmed on the restricted pages, so check with VFS when booking. Progress enquiries go to the VFS centre where you handed in your application.
Fingerprints and a photo are captured at the centre. Children under 12 are exempt from biometrics, and applicants whose biometrics were recorded within the past 59 months for a Schengen visa need not repeat them.
How to use the official sources
Short-stay (Type C) Schengen visa applications for Denmark from Japan are received by the Denmark Visa Application Centre (VFS Global, Tokyo, by appointment), with case processing at the Consulate General in Guangzhou; the Royal Danish Embassy no longer receives applications. Apply on ApplyVisa.um.dk (online form, credit-card payment) and finalise in person at the centre (biometrics; under-12s exempt; 59-month reuse). The photograph is {commonWidth}×{commonHeight} mm (chin-to-crown 30-36 mm) and within 6 months (nyidanmark.dk / um.dk). The fee is EUR 90/45 plus a separate VFS service fee. VFS Japan-facing pages may be access-restricted, so always confirm booking, fees and centre details with VFS Global's official site and the MFA (um.dk) pages before applying.
shoumei.org helps users prepare photo files based on publicly available requirements. It does not submit visa applications, and it is not an official government service, Schengen authority, embassy, consulate, VFS Global, TLScontact, or BLS International service. Please verify the latest requirements with the official embassy, consulate, or visa application center before submitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where in Japan do I submit a Denmark visa application?
At the Denmark Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global in Tokyo, by appointment. Case processing takes place at the Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou (MFA Where to apply). The Royal Danish Embassy cannot receive it.
Can I submit at the Danish Embassy instead?
No. The MFA's embassy page states that all Schengen visa applications for Denmark (and Iceland) have been outsourced; the embassy and honorary consulates in Japan do not receive them.
How do I fill in the application?
Apply online on ApplyVisa.um.dk and pay the visa fee by credit card. Print and sign the cover letter and finalise the application in person at the VFS centre — the application is not complete until then.
How many photos do I need, and in what size?
A 35×45 mm passport photo (chin-to-crown 30-36 mm) taken within the last 6 months. The number of copies is not stated; the mission may request multiple photographs, so follow the instructions at your appointment.
What is the fee and how do I pay?
EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children 6-11), paid by credit card on ApplyVisa. A separate VFS service fee applies; confirm the amount with VFS when booking.
Are fingerprints required? Do children visit?
Fingerprints and a photo are captured at the VFS centre. Children under 12 are exempt, and biometrics recorded within the past 59 months need not be repeated.
Who do I contact about progress?
The MFA's Where to apply page directs enquiries to the VFS centre where you handed in your application.
Can I complete everything online without visiting?
No. The MFA states that the application is not completed until you finalise it in person. After ApplyVisa, you must attend the VFS centre for document submission and biometrics.
Official and submission sources
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (um.dk) — Where to apply (2026-08-15 re-verified, Japan entry: "Apply for a visa to Denmark at the Visa Application Centre, VFS Global, in Tokyo." "The case processing will take place at the Consulate General in Guangzhou." — inquiries via the VFS centre where the application was handed in) (used for: application channel, jurisdiction notes, submission offices) Checked: 2026-08-15
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (um.dk) — How to apply for a visa (2026-08-15 re-verified: apply online on ApplyVisa.um.dk and pay the visa fee by credit card; print, sign and bring the cover letter; "your application is not completed until you have finalised your application in person" at the Visa Application Centre; biometric data (fingerprints and photo) captured at the centre; children under 12 exempt from biometrics; no new biometrics if fingerprints were taken within the past 59 months; "You must attach a passport photo which is no older than 6 months prior to application."; a service fee applies besides the visa fee at the centre) (used for: application form, biometrics notes, child biometrics notes, fingerprint reuse, appointment system) Checked: 2026-08-15
- Royal Danish Embassy in Japan (um.dk/japan) — Travel and residence (2026-08-15 re-verified: "All applications for Schengen visa to Denmark and Iceland, and for residence permit to Denmark, have been outsourced." — applicants must make an appointment and record biometrics at the Denmark visa application centre in Tokyo) (used for: application channel, jurisdiction notes) Checked: 2026-08-15
- Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk) — Private visits and tourist visits (page updated 2026-06-30, re-verified 2026-08-15: "A passport photo measuring 35mm x 45mm. The distance from your chin to the top of your head should measure between 30mm and 36mm."; fingerprints recorded on submission; "The diplomatic mission may request further documentation, multiple passport photos or copies of the application"; fee normally 90 EUR / 45 EUR for children aged 6-11) (used for: photo requirements, visa fee, biometrics notes) Checked: 2026-08-15
shoumei.org helps users prepare photo files based on publicly available requirements. It does not submit visa applications, and it is not an official government service, Schengen authority, embassy, consulate, VFS Global, TLScontact, or BLS International service. Please verify the latest requirements with the official embassy, consulate, or visa application center before submitting.
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