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Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa to visit DK?

Yes — a Vietnamese ordinary passport holder needs a visa. Denmark is in the Schengen Area, and Vietnam is a visa-required nationality, so you must obtain a Schengen Type C short-stay (tourist) visa before travelling. Denmark is a full member of the Schengen Area. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt, so for tourism or a short visit you must apply for a Schengen Type C short-stay visa before departure. The application is submitted via the Danish online portal (ApplyVisa.um.dk), with documents and biometrics provided at a VFS Global Danish Visa Application Centre in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City; the final decision is made by the Danish mission. The visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. The standard visa fee is EUR 90, plus a VFS service fee (about EUR 19) and, for Ho Chi Minh City applicants, a courier charge (about EUR 5). Decisions normally take about 15 calendar days from when the mission receives your passport, application and biometrics, but apply well in advance during peak season. Note: ETIAS (expected to go live in Q4 2026) does NOT apply to Vietnamese nationals — ETIAS is only for visa-exempt travellers, so Vietnamese citizens continue to need a full Schengen visa.
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 Type C short-stay (tourist) visa
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry (as granted)
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 90 visa fee + ~EUR 19 VFS service fee
consular fee only
Processing time
About 15 calendar days
standard track
Validity
Issued for the trip dates; multiple-entry up to 5 years possible
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm Denmark is your main destination
Apply to Denmark only if it is your main Schengen destination (where you spend the most days) or your first point of entry if days are equal.
· Schengen rule· Main destination
/02
Complete the online application
Fill in and submit the Schengen short-stay application via the Danish portal ApplyVisa.um.dk, then pay the visa fee online and print the cover letter.
· ApplyVisa.um.dk· Type C
/03
Gather supporting documents
Prepare passport, photo, travel medical insurance (min EUR 30,000), proof of accommodation, itinerary, financial means and employment/booking documents; translate non-English documents into English.
· Insurance EUR 30,000· English translation
/04
Book and attend your VFS appointment
Schedule an appointment at the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to submit documents and give biometrics in person.
· VFS Global· Biometrics
/05
Pay service and courier fees
Pay the VFS service fee (~EUR 19); Ho Chi Minh City applicants also pay a courier charge (~EUR 5) for transfer to/from the processing mission.
· Service fee· Courier (HCMC)
/06
Wait for the decision and collect your passport
Allow about 15 calendar days. Collect your passport at the centre or by courier and check the visa sticker details before travel.
· ~15 days· Collect passport
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended stay, with 2 blank pages
required
Completed Schengen short-stay application (via ApplyVisa.um.dk)
required
One recent passport photo (35 x 45 mm)
required
Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
required
Confirmed accommodation booking for the whole stay
required
Round-trip flight reservation / travel itinerary
required
Proof of sufficient financial means (bank statements)
required
Employment proof / business registration / leave letter
recommended
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
recommended
English (notarized) translations of non-English documents
required
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen visa fee (adult)EUR 90Standard short-stay fee; EUR 45 for children 6–11; free under 6
VFS Global service fee~EUR 19 (~588,000 VND)Mandatory per application
Courier charge (HCMC applicants)~EUR 5 (~155,000 VND)Applies to Ho Chi Minh City applicants only
Total estimateEUR 109 — EUR 114incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard processing
About 15 calendar days
From the date the mission receives passport, application and biometrics; apply 2–3 weeks ahead.
Peak-season / complex cases
Up to 45 days
Processing can be extended if additional documents or checks are required; apply early.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Vietnam is a visa-required nationality
Vietnamese ordinary passport holders are not on the Schengen visa-exempt list, so a Type C visa is mandatory.
High
/02
Denmark is a full Schengen member
Entry follows the common Schengen short-stay rules, including the 90/180-day limit.
High
/03
ETIAS does not apply to Vietnamese travellers
ETIAS (expected Q4 2026) is only for visa-exempt nationals; Vietnamese citizens still need a full visa.
Medium
/04
Application processed via VFS Global
Documents and biometrics are submitted at VFS centres in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Medium
/05
Insurance and financial proof are mandatory
Missing the EUR 30,000 insurance or adequate funds is a common reason for refusal.
Low
/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
Vietnam to Denmark route verified
Confirmed via the Danish MFA and VFS Global Vietnam one-pager that Vietnamese ordinary passport holders require a Schengen Type C short-stay visa (EUR 90 + ~EUR 19 service fee, ~15-day processing). Verified ETIAS does not apply to Vietnamese nationals.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Denmark?—
Yes. Denmark is in the Schengen Area and Vietnam is a visa-required nationality, so you must obtain a Schengen Type C short-stay visa before travelling.
How long can I stay?+
How much does it cost?+
Where do I apply?+
How long does processing take?+
Does ETIAS replace the visa for Vietnamese travellers?+
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