Denmark Visa Information

Embassy / Commission

Royal Danish Embassy
11 Aurangzeb Road,
New Delhi - 110 011
India
Phones : 011-2301 0899 (Visa Section), 011-2301 0900/ 2301 0002/2301 0004
Fax : 2379 2019/ 2891
eMAIL pop: denmark@vsnl.com
Working Hours : Monday to Friday: 0900 to 1600 hrs

Consulate
Royal Danish Consulate General
PO Box 278, L&T House,
Narottam Morarjee Marg,
Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400038
T: 2614462/ 8181
F: 2620223

Country Information
Location Western Europe
Time IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs
Capital Copenhagen
Languages Danish, English, German and French
Area 43,094 sq kms.
Currency Danish Krone (DKr) 1 = INR 6.97.
National Day 16 April (Birthday of H.M. The Queen)
Airlines SAS (SK), Maersk Air (DM)
Airports Kastrup (CPH) (Copenhagen), Tirstrup (AAR) (Arhus), (BLL) Billund

+ Copenhagen (CPH) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city. A new rail-link between the airport and main railway station has recently been opened. There are also regular bus service from the airport departing every 15 minutes. Airport facilities include bar, duty free shop, car hire and restaurant.
+ Arhus (AAR) (Tirstrup) is 44 km (27 miles) from the city. Buses connect with flight arrivals; taxis are also available. Airport facilities include a duty-free shop, a wide range of car hire firms, banks, a post office and a restaurant.

Visa Information

Tourist
The applicant should have a passport valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay in Denmark; two visa forms (photocopy not allowed) properly filled in; two passport-size colour photographs; confirmed onward/ return air ticket; onward visa unless applicant is returning directly to India; Overseas medical health Insurance for duration of stay in Schengen state; Evidence of sufficient funds for maintenance during stay in Schengen state e.g sponsorship letter taking guarantee of all costs during the stay, if invited by friends or family (Copy should be faxed directly in the Embassy). Visa can be granted for a maximum stay of 90 days with maximum validity of six months. Processing time is 48 hours. Visa fee is as follows.
Very Short Stay (30 Days)INR 1200
Short Stay (90 Days)INR 1800
Multiple Entry (One Year)INR 2500
Note: All applications not meeting Embassy requirements are sent to the Danish Immigration Service for approval. The approval normally takes 6 to 8 weeks. Even if all the requirements are met, the Embassy may, at its discretion, still send the application to Denmark for approval.

Business
Documentation, processing time and fee are same as above. Additional requirements are: a covering letter from the Indian organisation giving details of business to be undertaken employment details and position of the applicant in the company ; a original letter of invitation from the associates in Denmark stating the purpose, the dates and the duration of the visit and evidence of funds to cover expanses including access to foreign exchange. Other details as above.

Transit
As a general rule Indian Nationals must obtain a visa before travelling in transit through a Danish airport whether changing aircraft or not. However Indian nationals holding a residence permit/visa of an EU or EEA country, Switzerland, USA or Canada are exempt from airport transit visas. Application procedures are same as Tourist with confirmed onward air ticket and valid visa for onward destination.
Visa fee is INR 500

Seamen
Visa is required. Indian seamen travelling on duty must hold Letter of Guarantee from the shipping company with seamen book and passport. Relevant support documents giving name of the ship, details of expected date and port of joining the ship are also required.
Visa fee is INR 500

Residence
Basic application documents are same as above with ?Solemn Declaration? form in person assuming full responsibility for all information provided. Additional requirements are a Work Contract signed by the employer and the applicant if any; Employer?s Residence Status; Employer?s business registration and evidence of applicants financial means if applicant is paying for the trip to Denmark. This visa is referred to Immigration Service Denmark, and can take minimum 2 to 3 months for approval. Once approved, processing time is 48 hrs.
Visa fee is INR 4400.

Reciprocal
1. Visa is required. Danish nationals may apply for the visa at the Indian Missions at Copenhagen.
2. For further details, please see India page.

VISA FEES: Please comfirm with the Embassy

Help Details
Tourist Office Information Department,
Bernstorffsgade 1,
DK-1577 Copenhagen K, Denmark
T: +45-3311 1325
F: +45-3393 4969
E: woco@woco.dk

Chamber of Commerce
Borsen,
DK-1217 Copenhagen K, Denmark
T: +45-3395 0500/ 3333 0464
F: +45-3332 5216
E: handelskammereg@commerce.dk

Money
CURRENCY: Danish Krone (DKr) 1 = INR 6.97. Notes are in denominations of DKr 1000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of DKr 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 and 25 Ore.

Climate
Summer extends from June to August. Winter is from December to March, wet with long periods of frost. February is the coldest month. Spring and autumn are generally mild.

Aviation
The national airlines are SAS (SK) and M?rsk Air (DM). The major carriers are SAS and British Airways.

France Visa Information
Embassy / Commission

Embassy of France
2/ 50-E, Shantipath, Chanakyap
New Delhi - 110 021
INDIA
Phones : 011-2611 8790
Fax : 2687 2969
eMAIL pop:
Working Hours : Monday to Thursday: 0800 to 1730 hrs

Consulate
Consulate General of France
Datta Prasad Building, 2nd Floor,
10 Nowroji Gamadia Cross Road,
Mumbai-400026
T: 4950918/ 1870/ 2289
F: 4950312

Honorary Consulate of France
202 Prestige Point,
16 Haddows Road,
Chennai-600006
T: 8266561/8270469/654429

Consulate General of France
2 Rue La Marine Street
Pondicherry-605001
T: 34054/ 058/ 174
F: 35594

Country Information
Location Western Europe
Time IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs
Capital Paris
Languages French, Basque, Breton and English
Area 543,965 sq kms
Currency French France (FFR) 1 = INR 6.49
National Day 14 July (Bastille Day)
Airlines Air France (AF), Air Inter (IT)
Airports Charles de Gaulle (CDG) (Paris), Orly (ORY) (Paris), Lesquin (Lille) (LIL), Satolas (Lyons) (LYS), Marignane (Marseille) (MRS), Cote d? Azure (Nice) (NCE) , Blagnac (Toulouse) (TLS)

+ Paris- Charles de Gualle (CDG) is 23km (14.5 miles) northeast of the city. It is also known as Roissy-Charles de Gaulle. There is a coach to city every 15 minutes. Buses and Trains run to Paris Gare du Nord or Chatelet every 15-20 minutes. Taxi services are also available.
+ Paris-Orly (ORY) is 14km (9 miles) south of the city. Coaches and Buses run to the city every 12 minutes from outside Orly Quest. Taxis are available.
+ Bordeaux (Merignac)(BOD) , is 12 km (7 miles) southeast of the city. Coaches and taxis are available to the city.
+ Lille (Lesquin)(LIL) is 12km (7 miles) southeast of the city. Coaches and Taxis are available to the city.
+ Lyons (Lyons/Satolas)(LYS) is 25 km (15.5 miles) east of the city. Coaches or taxis are available to the city.
+ Marseilles (Marseille-Marignane)(MRS)
is 30km(19 miles) northwest of the city. Coach service only depart to the city.
+ Nice (Nice-Cote d'Azur)(NCE) is 6km (4 miles) west of the city. Buses departs every 20 minutes. Taxis to the city are available.
+ Toulouse (Blagnac) (TLS) is 8km (5 miles) northwest of the city. Coaches to the city departs every 20 minutes. Taxi are availble to the city. All facilities are available at all the airports.

Visa Information
Indian national can obtain short stay visa for a period ranging from 1 to 90 days, valid for all countries of the Schengen Territory i.e. Germany, Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), Spain, France, Portugal, Austria, Italy and Greece. The Schengen Convention is a great step towards freedom of circulation of people. Foreigners bearing a valid stay permit delivered by one of the Schengen state can leave and later re-enter the Schengen Territory without having to ask for a visa again, on condition they have a valid passport and relevant travel document. Application for visa have to be submitted with the competent Consular authorities, which are to be determined according to thr following criteria:
* If the applicant intends to stay in one country only, application should be submitted at the Representation of the same country.
* If the applicant wishes to travel to several member states, application should be submitted at the Representation of the country where the main purpose of travel lies, determined by te duration of stay.
* If the main destination cannot be ascertained, the competent Consular office for processing the application will be one of the countries of the first port of entry into the Schengen Territory.
* Long term visas are still subjected to the law of the country of the destination. They must be applied for at the Consular Authorities of the concerned member states.

Tourist
The applicant should have passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for the visa; one visa form (photocopy allowed); one passport size photograph; confirmed onward/return air ticket; onward visa; medical health insurance (covering period of stay in Schengen Countries) and proof of funds, for the stay. If exceeding 15 days, a sponsorship certificate is also required. Visa is valid for 6 months with a stay of 90 days. Processing time is 24 hours. Visa fee is French Francs 200 to be paid in equivalent to INR 1138 approx.

Business
Other than the basic document detailed for tourism, businessman must have a covering letter from the Indian organisation recommending travel providing professional and financial stability of the company/ individual, an invitation from French company is also necessary. However, a recommendation from the French Trade Commission or Indo French Chamber of Commerce can substitute for certain above documents. Visa validity can be from 1 to 5 years with total stay of 180 days allowed in a year. This can be covered by multiple visits, but each visit must not exceed 90 days.
30 Days INR 1316
90 Days INR 1842
1 Year Multiple Entry INR 2632
2 Years Multiple Entry INR 4211
3 Years Multiple Entry INR 5789
4 Years Multiple Entry INR 7368
5 Years Multiple Entry INR 8947
Long Term (France Only) INR 5211

Transit
Visa is required. Application procedures are the same as for a Tourist visa. Visa validity is as per the discretion of the Embassy with a stay of maximum 5 days allowed. Visa fee is French Franc 60, to be paid in equivalent to INR.
Visa fee is INR 526
Airport Transit Indian nationals travelling to Europe, UK, USA, Switzerland, Canada do not require VTA airport transit visa to visit any schengen state.

Seamen
Visa is required. Indian seamen travelling on duty must hold Letter of Guarantee from the shipping company with seamen book and passport. A fax message from the shipping company in France to the Embassy giving particulars of the seamen, date and port of joining the ship is required. Documentation is the same as for a Transit visa.

Work Permit
Indian nationals seeking visa for a work permit must have approval from the International Immigration office in France. When approval is received the Embassy will advise applicant. Long Term visa will be granted.
Visa fee is INR 4810

Reciprocal
1. Visa is required. French nationals may apply for the visa at the Indian Missions at Paris.
2. For further details, please see India page.

VISA FEES: Please comfirm with the Embassy.

Help Details
Maison de la France (Tourist Information Agency)
20 avenue de l'Opera,
75001 Paris, France
T: +33-1-4296 7000
F: +33-1-4296 7071
E: admin@france.com

Chamber of Commerce
27 Avenue de Friedland,
75382 Paris, Cedex 08, France
T: +33-1-5565 7000
F: +33-1-4289 7868
WebSite: http://www.ccip.fr

Money
CURRENCY: French France (FFR) 1 = INR 6.49. Notes are in denominations of FFr 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of FFr 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centimes.

Climate
France has three climates- Atlantic, Continental and Mediterranean. The northwest, particularly Brittany, is mild but damp. The east has hot summers and stormy winters. Summers in the south are dry and hot, and forest fires are common.

Aviation
The national airline is Air France (AF) (www.airfrance.com). Many airlines operate to France, including an increasing number of low-cost airlines from the UK.