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Documents for a visa application

When 17.05.2021

Required documentation to be presented

Please see the lists below for required documentation. Please note that the Embassy of Denmark reserves the right to request additional documents at any time for assessing an application and to retain such documents on file. If supporting documents are not presented within the stated deadline, your application may be refused and the visa fee lost.

Biometric data

Your fingerprints will be collected at the Visa Application Centre VFS global, when applying for a visa. However, where fingerprints have been collected as part of an earlier application less than 59 months before the date of the new application, you do not have to provide your fingerprints again. You must attach a passport photo which is no older than 6 months prior to application.

For more information on how biometric data is stored, please click here.

Please be aware that some applicants are exempt from supplying biometrics i.e. children under the age of 12, persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible and Heads of State and members of national governments, as well as members of their official delegations, when they are invited by Member States' governments or by international organisations for an official purpose.

Tourism

  • The signed cover letter from ApplyVisa, incl. proof of online payment
  • One passport photo. The photo must be passport-size (35x45 mm) with a solid, light colour background, no older than 6 months. 
  • Passport, valid at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen region. Passport may not have longer validity than 10 years. Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visas.
  • Copy of all pages in your passport - including the data/identity pages
  • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid for the entire Schengen region and for the duration of your stay.
  • Original and copy of a valid visa and/or residence permit to Mexico or third country in which you reside. Residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure date from the Schengen region.
  • Confirmed flight/travel booking (not yet issued ticket) or e-ticket.
  • Hotel booking(s) or confirmation of other accommodation.
  • Proof of financial means or sponsor letter. Only if the applicant him-/herself is bearing the costs. Upon entry into Denmark/Schengen, a visa holder must usually prove to be in possession of approx. DKK 500 per day if staying at a hotel; DKK 350 per day if staying in a hostel or similar; or a lesser amount if accommodation is pre-paid.

      Business

      • The signed cover letter from ApplyVisa, including proof of online payment.
      • One passport photo. The photograph must be passport-sized (35x45 mm) with a solid, light colour background, no older than 6 months.
      • Passport, valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen region. Passport may not be valid longer than 10 years. Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visas.
      • Copy (in colour) of all pages in your passport - incl. data/identity pages.
      • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid for the entire Schengen region and for the duration of your stay.
      • Original and copy of a valid visa and/or residence permit to Mexico or third country in which you reside. Residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure date from the Schengen region.
      • Confirmed flight/travel booking (not yet issued ticket), or e-ticket.
      • Hotel booking or confirmation of other accommodation.
      • Dispatch letter from the employer on official paper with company stamp, signature and date - and clearly mentioning: company address; telephone no. and contact person(s); name and position of the countersigning officer; traveller's name and job position; purpose and duration of the visit; the person or entity who will bear the travel and living costs.
      • Invitation from host company: Use invitation form "VU1" (found on Newtodenmark.dk) duly completed, dated and signed by host company representative. 

Visit to Family or Friends

  • The signed cover letter from ApplyVisa, including proof of online payment.
  • One passport photo. The photograph must be passport-sized (35x45 mm) with a solid, light colour background, no older than 6 months.
  • Passport, valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen region. Passport may not be valid longer than 10 years. Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visas.
  • Copy (in colour) of all pages in your passport - incl. data/identity pages.
  • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid for the entire Schengen region and for the duration of your stay.
  • Original and copy of a valid visa and/or residence permit to Mexico or third country in which you reside. Residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure date from the Schengen region.
  • Confirmed flight/travel booking (not yet issued ticket), or e-ticket.
  • Invitation letter from host: Use invitation form "VU2" (found on newtodenmark.dk) duly completed, dated and signed by host.
  • Proof of financial means or sponsor letter. Only if the applicant him-/herself is bearing the costs. Upon entry into Denmark/Schengen, a visa holder must usually prove to be in possession of approx. DKK 500 per day if staying at a hotel; DKK 350 per day if staying in a hostel or similar; or a lesser amount if accommodation is pre-paid, or if the accommodation is private, and the host has accepted to be responsible for all costs.
  • For working professionals: Letter from employer with stamp, date and signature, company address, telephone no. and contact person(s), name and position of the countersigning officer, traveller's name, jobposition, salary and years of service, approval of leave/absence.
  • For unemployed persons: Documentation of spouse or partner's employment and income/salary or other type of own regular income.
  • For retired persons: Proof of pension, other regular income or financial means.
  • For students: Valid student card, letter from school confirming current enrolment. 

Culture or sports visit

  • The signed cover letter from ApplyVisa, including proof of online payment.
  • One passport photo. The photograph must be passport-sized (35x45 mm) with a solid, light colour background, no older than 6 months.
  • Passport, valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen region. Passport may not be valid longer than 10 years. Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visas.
  • Copy (in colour) of all pages in your passport - incl. data/identity pages.
  • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid for the entire Schengen region and for the duration of your stay.
  • Original and copy of a valid visa and/or residence permit to Mexico or third country in which you reside. Residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure date from the Schengen region.
  • Confirmed flight/travel booking (not yet issued ticket), or e-ticket.
  • Invitation letter from host: Use invitation form "VU3" (found on newtodenmark.dk) duly completed, dated and signed by host.
  • Hotel booking or confirmation of other accommodation. If staying with the host this must be stated in the invitation letter (VU3 form)
  • Letter from cultural or sports organisation/club/association. Must mention organisation's name, address, contact person(s), contact information, name and title of countersigning officer, applicant's association with the organisation, duration of visit, purpose of visit, confirmation of participation in event (where relevant), confirmation of lodging, entity bearing the costs of travel and living during the entire visit.
  • For minors: Original documentation (and one copy) of family relation or proof of guardianship - must have Apostille. Minors travelling alone or with just one parent: Original document (and one copy) of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians or the parent or legal guardian not travelling. Document must have Apostille.

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    Liability

    Please note that the Embassy of Denmark in Mexico accepts no liability for loss of passport handled by or deposited at the VAC.

    Required documentation to be presented

    Please see the lists below for required documentation. Please note that the Embassy of Denmark reserves the right to request additional documents at any time for assessing an application and to retain such documents on file. If supporting documents are not presented within the stated deadline, your application may be refused and the visa fee lost.

    Biometric data

    Your fingerprints will be collected at the Visa Application Centre VFS global, when applying for a visa. However, where fingerprints have been collected as part of an earlier application less than 59 months before the date of the new application, you do not have to provide your fingerprints again. You must attach a passport photo which is no older than 6 months prior to application.

    For more information on how biometric data is stored, please click here.

    Please be aware that some applicants are exempt from supplying biometrics i.e. children under the age of 12, persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible and Heads of State and members of national governments, as well as members of their official delegations, when they are invited by Member States' governments or by international organisations for an official purpose.

    Tourism

    • The signed cover letter from ApplyVisa, incl. proof of online payment
    • One passport photo. The photo must be passport-size (35x45 mm) with a solid, light colour background, no older than 6 months. 
    • Passport, valid at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen region. Passport may not have longer validity than 10 years. Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visas.
    • Copy of all pages in your passport - including the data/identity pages
    • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid for the entire Schengen region and for the duration of your stay.
    • Original and copy of a valid visa and/or residence permit to Mexico or third country in which you reside. Residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure date from the Schengen region.
    • Confirmed flight/travel booking (not yet issued ticket) or e-ticket.
    • Hotel booking(s) or confirmation of other accommodation.
    • Proof of financial means or sponsor letter. Only if the applicant him-/herself is bearing the costs. Upon entry into Denmark/Schengen, a visa holder must usually prove to be in possession of approx. DKK 500 per day if staying at a hotel; DKK 350 per day if staying in a hostel or similar; or a lesser amount if accommodation is pre-paid.

        Business

        • The signed cover letter from ApplyVisa, including proof of online payment.
        • One passport photo. The photograph must be passport-sized (35x45 mm) with a solid, light colour background, no older than 6 months.
        • Passport, valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen region. Passport may not be valid longer than 10 years. Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visas.
        • Copy (in colour) of all pages in your passport - incl. data/identity pages.
        • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid for the entire Schengen region and for the duration of your stay.
        • Original and copy of a valid visa and/or residence permit to Mexico or third country in which you reside. Residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure date from the Schengen region.
        • Confirmed flight/travel booking (not yet issued ticket), or e-ticket.
        • Hotel booking or confirmation of other accommodation.
        • Dispatch letter from the employer on official paper with company stamp, signature and date - and clearly mentioning: company address; telephone no. and contact person(s); name and position of the countersigning officer; traveller's name and job position; purpose and duration of the visit; the person or entity who will bear the travel and living costs.
        • Invitation from host company: Use invitation form "VU1" (found on Newtodenmark.dk) duly completed, dated and signed by host company representative. 

    Visit to Family or Friends

    • The signed cover letter from ApplyVisa, including proof of online payment.
    • One passport photo. The photograph must be passport-sized (35x45 mm) with a solid, light colour background, no older than 6 months.
    • Passport, valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen region. Passport may not be valid longer than 10 years. Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visas.
    • Copy (in colour) of all pages in your passport - incl. data/identity pages.
    • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid for the entire Schengen region and for the duration of your stay.
    • Original and copy of a valid visa and/or residence permit to Mexico or third country in which you reside. Residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure date from the Schengen region.
    • Confirmed flight/travel booking (not yet issued ticket), or e-ticket.
    • Invitation letter from host: Use invitation form "VU2" (found on newtodenmark.dk) duly completed, dated and signed by host.
    • Proof of financial means or sponsor letter. Only if the applicant him-/herself is bearing the costs. Upon entry into Denmark/Schengen, a visa holder must usually prove to be in possession of approx. DKK 500 per day if staying at a hotel; DKK 350 per day if staying in a hostel or similar; or a lesser amount if accommodation is pre-paid, or if the accommodation is private, and the host has accepted to be responsible for all costs.
    • For working professionals: Letter from employer with stamp, date and signature, company address, telephone no. and contact person(s), name and position of the countersigning officer, traveller's name, jobposition, salary and years of service, approval of leave/absence.
    • For unemployed persons: Documentation of spouse or partner's employment and income/salary or other type of own regular income.
    • For retired persons: Proof of pension, other regular income or financial means.
    • For students: Valid student card, letter from school confirming current enrolment. 

    Culture or sports visit

  • The signed cover letter from ApplyVisa, including proof of online payment.
  • One passport photo. The photograph must be passport-sized (35x45 mm) with a solid, light colour background, no older than 6 months.
  • Passport, valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen region. Passport may not be valid longer than 10 years. Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visas.
  • Copy (in colour) of all pages in your passport - incl. data/identity pages.
  • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 valid for the entire Schengen region and for the duration of your stay.
  • Original and copy of a valid visa and/or residence permit to Mexico or third country in which you reside. Residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure date from the Schengen region.
  • Confirmed flight/travel booking (not yet issued ticket), or e-ticket.
  • Invitation letter from host: Use invitation form "VU3" (found on newtodenmark.dk) duly completed, dated and signed by host.
  • Hotel booking or confirmation of other accommodation. If staying with the host this must be stated in the invitation letter (VU3 form)
  • Letter from cultural or sports organisation/club/association. Must mention organisation's name, address, contact person(s), contact information, name and title of countersigning officer, applicant's association with the organisation, duration of visit, purpose of visit, confirmation of participation in event (where relevant), confirmation of lodging, entity bearing the costs of travel and living during the entire visit.
  • For minors: Original documentation (and one copy) of family relation or proof of guardianship - must have Apostille. Minors travelling alone or with just one parent: Original document (and one copy) of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians or the parent or legal guardian not travelling. Document must have Apostille.

    •  

    Liability

    Please note that the Embassy of Denmark in Mexico accepts no liability for loss of passport handled by or deposited at the VAC.