HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA FOR DENMARK
Lebanese citizens can apply for a visa to Denmark at the Norwegian Embassy in Beirut
or at the Danish Embassy in Damascus.
Please note:
It is recommended to apply at the Norwegian Embassy, since the Norwegian Embassy in Beirut is for the moment able to give an appointment for visa applications within not more than one week, where as the Embassy of Denmark in Damascus is for the moment operating with a waiting time of about eight weeks to get an appointment when applying for any type of visa.
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beirut is located in the Embassy Complex, Serail hill, Down Town, Beirut
Phone: (+961) 1 960 000 - press 1 for visa section
Fax: (+961) 1 960 098
E-mail:
[email protected]
It is the Danish Immigration Service in Copenhagen
which decides whether a visa can be granted. Danish citizens who wish to invite relatives to Denmark for a visit should fax an invitation to the Embassy. For information regarding the required content of the invitation please see below.
Procedures to follow:
1) An invitation must be send from Denmark. The invitation must include a guarantee for all expenses associated with the applicant's stay in Denmark and a signature.
For more information please see below. If the application is submitted to the Norwegian Embassy the invitation has to be legalized by a notarius publicus in Denmark.
2) When the invitation has been received by the Norwegian Embassy or The Danish Embassy in Damascus, the applicant should contact the Norwegian Embassy or The Danish Embassy in Damascus by phone ((+963) (11) 61909001) or e-mail (
[email protected]) in order to make an appointment.
3) The appointment: The applicant should come to the Embassy bringing the relevant documents. The applicant completes the visa application form and the Embassy will send it to the Danish Immigration Service.
4) The applicant should contact the Norwegian Embassy or the Danish Embassy in Damascus when a decision has been made by the Danish Immigration Service in Denmark (after approx. 4-6 weeks).
5) If a visa has been granted, the applicant should contact the Embassy once again for an appointment whereupon the visa can be issued.
You can get the specific application form at the Danish Embassy in Damascus, or you can download the application form from the homepage of The Danish Immigration Service.
NOTE: You need to download both Form J and Form J1
There are two kinds of Schengen-visas: A visit visa and a business visa.
VISIT VISA:
The following information should appear in the written invitation:
Full name of reference and applicant as well as their relation. Relevant Aliens number of reference must be mentioned and the invitation must be signed by the reference.
The period in which the reference wants to see the applicant.
It must be expressly confirmed by the reference that he/she wants to pay all the expenses related to the applicant’s visit to Denmark. If reference does not express/confirm the guarantee, the applicant must submit a copy of a bank account in his/her name which certifies that the applicant is able to pay all the expenses related to the visit.
The documents needed in connection with an application for a visit visa to Denmark:
A completed and signed application form. All questions must be precisely answered, including the full address and contact telephone numbers of the applicant and reference in Denmark.
2 recently taken coloured passport photos (35 mm. x 45 mm.).
The applicant must submit a valid National Passport or any other valid travel document. The submitted passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the requested validity of the visa.
A written invitation signed by the reference in Denmark and including a guarantee. The reference should fax the invitation to the Embassy. Alternatively it is possible to email the scanned document to the Embassy. Signature must be included. Applicant has to bring the original invitation to the Embassy.
A declaration from the employer of the applicant saying how long the visit in Denmark will be and guaranteeing that the applicant can return to his/her job after visiting Denmark.
All official documents presented to the Embassy must come with an English translation by a sworn translator.
Travel Medical Insurance
If the visa is granted, the applicant must prove that he/she has purchased a Travel Medical Insurance for a visit in the area of Schengen. The applicant must show the original insurance policy.
Note! Do not purchase the insurance before the visa application has been approved.
The policy must contain the following information:
The insurance must cover at least 30.000 EUR for unforeseen expenditures such as urgent medical treatment, other emergencies and the transportation cost back home in case of serious illness.
Note: on arrival in any Schengen-country the applicant must prove that he/she took out a Travel Health Insurance. Lack of Travel Medical Insurance can lead to rejection at the border.
The insurance must cover the validity period of the visa sticker.
The insurance must cover the whole area of Schengen.
The applicant will be charged a handling fee when submitting the visa application at the Embassy. This fee is non refundable in case the application is refused by the Danish authorities or was withdrawn by the applicant. See page on fees.
When submitting the visa application, the passport(s) and all documents have to be handed over to the visa officer. Your passport will be stamped with the application number and date.
The processing time for the applications is approx. 4-6 weeks.
You can find further information about a Schengen-visa at the homepage of The Danish Immigration Service.
Opening Hours at the Danish Embassy in Damascus/ visa section:
Monday to Wednesday from 10.00 am. till 1.00 pm.
Obs! By appointment only.
Please note:
The Embassy of Denmark in Damascus is for the moment operating with a waiting time of about eight weeks to get an appointment when applying for any type of visa.
Phone (visa section): (+963) (11) 61909001
E-mail:
[email protected]
BUSINESS VISA:
The following information must be evident from the written invitation:
The applicant’s full name and nationality;
The address, phone and fax number of the inviting company in Denmark;
The period in which reference wants to see the applicant
It must be expressly confirmed by the reference that he/she wants to pay all the expenses related to the applicant’s visit to Denmark. If reference does not confirm the guarantee, the applicant must submit a copy of a bank account in his/hers name which certifies that the applicant is able to pay all the expenses related to the visit.
The documents needed in connection with an application for a business visa to Denmark:
A completed and signed application form. All questions must be precisely answered. The phone number of the applicant must be mentioned.
2 recently taken coloured passport photos
The applicant must bring a valid National Passport or other valid travel documents
A written invitation from the inviting company in Denmark. The Danish Company should send one copy by fax to the Embassy. Furthermore the applicant has to bring the original invitation in person to the representation. The invitation must in this case be validated by Danish authorities.
Self-employed people/company owners must submit a Registration Certificate from the Chamber of Commerce and from the Federation of the Chamber of Commerce. Employees at a company must bring an introduction letter in English from their employer, signed and sealed. The letter must contain a description of the employee’s position, the nature of the visit in Denmark. A declaration from the employer of the applicant stating the holiday the applicant is granted including a guarantee that the applicant can return to the job. Also included should be a guarantee that the employer is able to pay all the expenses related to the visit in Denmark. The applicant must present documentation from a bank that shows that the company is able to pay for the expenses of his trip and the goods to be imported from Denmark.
All commercial registration certificates should be legalized by the Syrian Ministry of Economy and Internal Trade and the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Travel Medical Insurance
If the visa is granted the applicant must prove that he/she took out a Travel Medical Insurance for a visit in the area of Schengen. The applicant must show the original policy.
Note! Do not take out the insurance before the visa application has been approved.
The policy must contain the following information:
The insurance must cover at least 30.000 EUR for unforeseen expenditures such as urgent medical treatment, other emergencies and carriage home in case of serious illness.
Note: at the arrival in any Schengen country the applicant must prove that he/she took out a Travel Health Insurance. Lack of Travel Medical Insurance can lead to rejection at the border.
The insurance must cover the validity period of the visa sticker.
The insurance must cover the whole area of Schengen.
The applicant will be charged a fee when the visa application is given to the Embassy. See page on fees.
When submitting the visa application, the passport(s) and all documents have to be handed over to the visa officer. Your passport is stamped with the application number and date.
The processing time for the applications is approx. 4-6 weeks.
You can find further information about a Schengen visa at the homepage of The Danish Immigration Service.