Schengen — Airport Transit (Type A)Verified 2026-04-16Denmark Airport Transit Visa (ATV)
The Airport Transit Visa (ATV) is for Indian passport holders with a connecting flight at a Danish airport (mainly Copenhagen CPH) who remain within the international transit zone and do not enter Denmark.
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Processing
15 calendar days from when the Embassy receives your complete application
Stay Duration
Airport transit zone only — no exit from terminal allowed
Starting Fee
€90
Apply At
11 VFS centres
Special Instructions — Read Before Applying
These requirements apply to ALL Denmark visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.
- 1Apply at least 15 days before travel — up to 6 months ahead is accepted. You may be called for an interview at the Embassy.
- 2Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay, have at least 2 blank pages, and must have been issued within the last 10 years.
- 3Handwritten or non-machine-readable Indian passports issued after 01/04/2010 are NOT accepted.
- 4Carry any old/expired passports — the Embassy wants to see all previous Schengen entry/exit stamps.
- 5Travel medical insurance covering minimum €30,000 is MANDATORY for all Schengen countries, covering the entire trip plus COVID-19 treatment and emergency medical evacuation.
- 6Bank balance: minimum DKK 350 per day (private accommodation) or DKK 500 per day (hotel). Last 3 months statement required — stamped and signed by the bank — even if you are being sponsored.
- 7Missing documents can be sent to VFS within 3 business days, in person OR via email to delambvisa@um.dk.
- 8Do NOT purchase your flight ticket until your visa is approved — only reservations are needed at application.
Who Can Apply
- Indian citizens with connecting flights requiring stay in the airport international transit zone
- Passengers flying through Copenhagen (CPH) airport to reach a non-Schengen destination
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone planning to exit the airport — apply for a Transit Visa instead
- Passengers with a direct flight (no stopover requiring transit zone entry)
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Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult visa (Schengen Short-Stay) — Embassy fee | €90 |
| Children 6–12 years — Embassy fee | €45 |
| Children under 6 years — Embassy fee | FREE |
| VFS service charge | ₹2,052 |
| Courier (outside Delhi) | ₹432 |
Embassy fees are set in EUR by the Royal Danish Embassy — the actual INR charged at VFS varies with the daily exchange rate. VFS service and courier fees are fixed in INR. All fees payable in Cash / Card / UPI and are non-refundable regardless of visa outcome. Approximate total for an adult tourist/business visa: €90 + ₹2,484 (~₹10,584 at current exchange rates).
Documents Required
Core Documents
- !Passport / travel document
Valid 3 months beyond expiration, issued in last 10 years
- !Application form + 1 recent original passport-size colour photo
35–40mm × 45mm, white background
- !Proof of means of transport (connecting flight tickets)
Entry flight + connecting onward flight out of Denmark
- !Proof of lodging at final destination
Financials
- !Proof of financial means
Cover the stay in transit + return trip costs
Final Destination
- !Valid visa for final destination
US / UK / Canada / Australia visa OR any Schengen visa issued in last 3 years in the passport
For Minors
- ○Both parents/guardian affidavit
- ○1st & last page of parents' passports
Other
- !Colour photocopy of valid passport (all pages)
- !English translation of non-English documents
- !Documents in A4 size only
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Confirm you need an ATV
If your layover is <24h and you stay in the transit zone, an ATV suffices. If you plan to step out of the airport, apply for a full Transit Visa.
- 02
Fill form + pay fee online
At applyvisa.um.dk — specify 'Airport Transit' as visa type.
- 03
Book VFS appointment
Apply at your nearest VFS centre in India.
- 04
Submit documents + biometrics
A4 size documents, all English or translated.
- 05
Decision
Minimum 15 days — excludes VFS handling time between VFS and Embassy.
What works
3 levers that flip a borderline case.
- ATV does NOT permit stepping out of the airport — even for a brief visit — you'll be flagged.
- If you're unsure whether your layover stays in the transit zone, check with your airline before choosing ATV over Transit Visa.
- Evidence that your final destination has already granted you a visa is the strongest asset here.
Download Official Forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
Online Visa Application (applyvisa.um.dk)
Short-stay Schengen visas (tourist, business, family/friends, transit). Fill the form online, pay the fee, and print both the application form and the fee receipt before your VFS appointment.
New to Denmark — Online Portal (nyidanmark.dk)
Long-term residence + work permits AND online invitation letters (VU1 for business, VU2 for family/friends). Your Danish host uploads the invitation here — strongly recommended as it speeds up processing.
VFS Global Denmark (India)
Book your biometrics appointment, view document checklists, and track your application status here.
VFS Application Centres
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We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Denmark Airport Transit Visa (ATV) is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
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Before you apply
Two ways to apply for your Denmark denmark airport transit visa (atv).
Do it yourself
the risky route
- You guess which papers Denmark actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
With SureshotVisa
the approved route
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Denmark denmark airport transit visa (atv) file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind 70% of Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
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Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive denmark airport transit visa (atv) on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by travellers & families
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Other Denmark Visa Types
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Denmark Business / Conference Visa (Schengen Type C)
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Denmark Red Carpet Business Visa (Fast-Track)
Express business visa channel for Indian professionals invited by pre-approved Danish Red Carpet member companies.
Denmark Visa for Visiting Family & Friends (Schengen Type C)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens visiting close family or friends residing in Denmark.
Denmark Seafarers' Transit Visa
Schengen transit visa for Indian seamen joining or leaving a vessel in Danish waters or ports.
Denmark Transit Visa (Schengen Type C — Transit)
Schengen transit visa for Indian citizens briefly passing through Denmark to a non-Schengen destination, with airport exit permitted.
Denmark Study / Sports / Cultural Visa (Short Stay)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian students, athletes, and cultural performers attending activities in Denmark for up to 90 days.
Denmark Long-Term Residence & Work Permit (90+ Days)
Informational guide for Indian citizens seeking long-term residence, work, or study permits in Denmark (>90 days).
Source & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Denmark website and Embassy of Denmark. Last verified 2026-04-16. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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