Denmark•EuropeSchengen Airport Transit Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
15 days
Application Fee
80 EUR
Stay Duration
Transit
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Transit visa for connecting flights through Danish airports. Allows brief airport stays without entering the Schengen Area. Valid for one transit only.
The Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) for Denmark is a specialized travel authorization established under the European Union's Visa Code (Regulation EC No 810/2009). Its primary purpose is to regulate the transit of specific third-country nationals through the international zones of Danish airports. This visa ensures that travelers from countries deemed to have a high risk of irregular migration remain within the airport's international transit area while awaiting a connecting flight to a destination outside the Schengen Area.
This visa is ideal for travelers who hold passports from countries listed in Annex IV of the Visa Code or the Danish national list and have a layover at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) or other Danish international hubs. It is specifically designed for those who do not intend to enter the Danish national territory or the wider Schengen Zone, but merely require a technical stopover to reach a non-Schengen third country.
A key distinguishing feature of the Type A visa is its narrow scope; it grants no rights to exit the airport terminal or clear immigration control. Unlike a standard Type C tourist visa, the Airport Transit Visa is strictly a security measure for the international transit zone, making it one of the most restrictive yet efficient authorizations within the Schengen framework for eligible transit passengers.
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Requirements
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, BD, CD, ER, ET, GH, IR, IQ, NG, PK, SO, LK, SY
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for 3 months beyond trip
Passport photos
2 recent photos, 35-40mm width
Flight confirmation
Through tickets showing connecting flight
Onward travel documents
Visa or entry permit for destination country
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Advantages
- Streamlined documentation requirements compared to short-stay C-visas
- Lower application fees than long-term residency or work permits
- Faster processing times due to the limited scope of the authorization
- Enables access to major Nordic flight connections through Copenhagen
- No requirement for extensive proof of accommodation or local sponsorship
- Predictable approval process for travelers with valid onward documentation
Considerations
- Extremely restrictive movement limited to international airport zones
- Ineligibility for overnight stays requiring exit from the terminal
- Mandatory requirement for specific nationalities regardless of transit duration
- No possibility of status adjustment or extension while in transit
Application Process
Create ApplyVisa account
Register on Denmark's ApplyVisa portal
Complete online application
Fill in transit visa application form
Submit payment
Pay 80 EUR visa fee
Schedule biometrics appointment
Book appointment at visa centre
Submit biometrics and documents
Provide fingerprints and transit documentation
Await decision
Processing takes approximately 15 days
Application Forms
Application for Schengen Visa
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