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Do Thailand passport holders need a visa to visit DK?

Q: Does ETIAS replace the visa for Thai travelers?

No. ETIAS applies only to visa-exempt nationalities. Thai citizens are visa-required and must still apply for a full Schengen visa.

Q: How long can I stay with a Schengen visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, subject to the dates granted on your visa.

Q: Where do Thai citizens apply for a Denmark visa?

Through the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Bangkok, which submits applications to the Royal Danish Embassy.

Q: How much does it cost?

The Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 for adults, plus a VFS service fee of roughly EUR 30-45, and mandatory travel insurance.

Q: How early should I apply?

Apply at least 3-4 weeks before travel; you may submit up to 6 months in advance. Complex cases can take up to 45 days.

Thai ordinary passport holders MUST obtain a Schengen short-stay (Category C) visa before traveling to Denmark for tourism. Denmark is in the Schengen Area, and Thailand is not on the EU visa-exempt list, so there is no visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or ETA option. Denmark is a full member of the Schengen Area. Thai citizens are a visa-required nationality and cannot enter Denmark visa-free. You must apply for a Schengen Category C short-stay visa in advance, which allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. Applications for Denmark are submitted in Bangkok through VFS Global on behalf of the Royal Danish Embassy, including biometrics (fingerprints and photo) taken in person. The visa fee is EUR 90 for adults, plus a VFS service fee, and the embassy aims to process applications within 15 days, though complex cases forwarded to the Danish Immigration Service in Copenhagen can take up to 45 days. ETIAS does NOT apply to Thai nationals: it is only for visa-exempt travelers, so Thai citizens continue to need a full Schengen visa. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began phased rollout in late 2025 and records biometric border crossings, but it does not replace the visa requirement. Apply to the country that is your main destination (most nights), or your first point of entry if nights are split equally.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Schengen short-stay visa (Category C) - required in advance

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Single, double, or multiple entry (as issued)

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 90 (adult) + VFS service fee

consular fee only

Processing time

Around 15 calendar days (up to 45 for complex cases)

standard track

Validity

Valid for travel dates granted; multiple-entry visas may be valid up to 5 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm Denmark is your main destination

Apply to Denmark only if it is where you will spend the most nights, or it is your first Schengen entry point when nights are split equally. Otherwise apply to the correct Schengen state.

· Main destination rule

/02

Complete the online application

Fill in the Schengen application via the Danish ApplyVisa portal, pay the visa fee, and select the visa application type for tourism/short visit.

· ApplyVisa portal· Online

/03

Gather required documents

Prepare passport, photos, travel insurance (min. EUR 30,000 coverage), flight and hotel bookings, itinerary, bank statements, employment/leave letter, and proof of ties to Thailand.

· Tourist checklist

/04

Book a VFS Global Bangkok appointment

Schedule an in-person appointment at the Danish Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bangkok.

· VFS Global Bangkok

/05

Attend appointment and give biometrics

Submit your documents and passport, pay the VFS service fee, and provide fingerprints and a photograph (biometrics).

· Biometrics· In person

/06

Track and collect your passport

Wait for processing (about 15 days), track online, and collect your passport with the visa decision or arrange courier return.

· ~15 days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure, with 2+ blank pages and issued within last 10 years

required

Completed Schengen visa application form (ApplyVisa)

required

Two recent biometric passport photos

required

Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage for the Schengen Area

required

Round-trip flight reservation

required

Confirmed accommodation bookings for the full stay

required

Day-by-day travel itinerary

required

Bank statements (usually last 6 months) proving sufficient funds

required

Employment letter with approved leave, or proof of business/study

recommended

Proof of ties to Thailand (property, family, job) to show intent to return

recommended

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Schengen visa fee (adult)EUR 90Standard Category C short-stay fee; paid online during application

Schengen visa fee (child 6-11)EUR 45Children under 6 are exempt

VFS Global service feeApprox. EUR 30-45Capped at half the visa fee under EU rules; varies by center

Travel medical insuranceFrom approx. EUR 30Mandatory min. EUR 30,000 coverage; cost depends on trip length

Total estimateEUR 120 — EUR 165incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard embassy processing

Around 15 calendar days

The Danish Embassy aims to decide most applications within 15 days of submission at VFS.

Complex case referral

Up to 45 days

Cases forwarded to the Danish Immigration Service in Copenhagen take longer; apply early.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Thailand is not on the EU visa-exempt list

Thai ordinary passport holders must obtain a Schengen visa before traveling; there is no visa-free entry.

High

/02

Denmark is a full Schengen member

A Schengen Category C visa covers Denmark and the entire Schengen Area for short stays.

High

/03

ETIAS does not apply to Thai nationals

ETIAS is only for visa-exempt travelers; Thai citizens still need a full Schengen visa.

Medium

/04

Biometrics required in person

Fingerprints and a photo must be given at VFS Bangkok unless on file from a recent prior application.

Medium

/05

Proof of funds and return intent scrutinized

Insufficient financial evidence or weak ties to Thailand are common refusal reasons.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Thailand to Denmark route verified

Confirmed via the Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand and VFS Global that Thai ordinary passport holders require a Schengen Category C short-stay visa (EUR 90), applied in Bangkok with biometrics, processed in about 15 days. Verified ETIAS does not apply to visa-required Thai nationals.

/09 — The questions