Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Seafarer TransitVerified 2026-04-16Denmark Seafarers' Transit Visa
For Indian seafarers who need to transit Denmark or the Schengen area to join or leave a vessel in Danish waters or ports. The visa is typically short-duration — only for the transit period required to reach / disembark the vessel.
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Processing
15 calendar days from when the Embassy receives your complete application
Stay Duration
Transit period only — usually a few days
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 merchant navy seamen joining vessels in Danish ports (Copenhagen, Aarhus, Esbjerg, etc.)
- Seamen disembarking in Denmark to return to India or onward travel
- Crew members of cargo vessels, tankers, cruise ships transiting Danish waters
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Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Seaman Visa — Embassy fee | €90 |
| 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
- !Application form + fee receipt
Filled at applyvisa.um.dk
- !Passport
Valid 3 months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, ≤10 years
- !Passport-size photograph
35–40mm × 45mm, white background
- !Passport copies + previous Schengen entry/exit stamps
Shipping Company
- !Invitation from shipping company
On letterhead. Must include: full address of company, name and flag of vessel, port of entry/disembarkation, date of arrival/boarding, intended length of stay in Schengen. Signed + stamped.
- !Seaman's letter accepting the contract
Countersigned by the shipping company
- !Copy of Seaman's Book
Original may be requested at VFS/Embassy for verification
- ○Medical certificate
If required by the shipping company
Travel
- !Travel insurance
Schengen-wide, €30,000, covers entire transit period
- !Flight tickets to Denmark + onward (if disembarking)
Financials
- !Bank statement
Sufficient funds — DKK 350/500 per day during transit. If shipping company covers expenses, their declaration matters more.
! = 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
Shipping company issues invitation
Your employer (Indian or Danish shipping company) issues the vessel-specific invitation letter.
- 02
Fill form online + pay fee
Via applyvisa.um.dk — mention vessel name and your position.
- 03
Book VFS appointment
Prioritise the VFS centre closest to your port of embarkation.
- 04
Submit + biometrics
Bring the Seaman's Book and the shipping company invitation in original.
- 05
Decision + boarding
15 days standard processing. Time your application so the visa is ready well before vessel departure.
What works
4 levers that flip a borderline case.
- The shipping company is fully responsible for your stay, costs, and safe return. Their paperwork is the backbone of the application.
- Book your VFS appointment at least 3–4 weeks before your ship's scheduled departure to handle any extended processing.
- Always carry the ORIGINAL Seaman's Book to VFS — not just a copy.
- If transiting multiple Schengen ports, mention all in your invitation and declare Denmark as the main port.
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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Before you apply
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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.
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the approved route
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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 seafarers' transit visa 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.
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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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