How to apply for a visa

You will find all relevant information on the main website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

Due to an unexpected and increased volume of visa applications that the Embassy of Denmark in Ankara is receiving, the processing time is much higher than normal. The Embassy is doing its utmost to process the many applications as fast as possible.

At the moment, we cannot define how long the case processing time will be for newly submitted applications. We are working hard to process all applications as quickly as possible and according to the EU Visa Code and Danish Visa Guidelines.

It is not possible to prioritize or speed up individual cases because of personal travel plans. Exceptions are only made for urgent reasons, such as official meetings or serious illness of close family members in Denmark.

We are currently handling cases received at the Embassy from the 21^st of July 2025 and onwards.

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Here is information about the visa application procedure: How to apply for a visa (um.dk)

For practical reasons, inquiries about the status of your case will not be replied to.

Updated: 18 November 2025

The information on this page is specific to visa applicants applying from the Türkiye.

For visa applications submitted in Türkiye, the Embassy processes applications for Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland.

If you are applying from another country than Türkiye, please find information applicable to you via Where to apply for a visa.

Only apply for a Danish Schengen visa if you plan to travel to Denmark

If you travel to another Schengen country on a single-entry Danish Schengen visa, or if you travel to another Schengen country before travelling to Denmark on a multiple-entry Schengen visa issued by Denmark, you may be denied entry to the Schengen area, your visa may be revoked and it may negatively impact any future Schengen visa applications.

You must have legal residence in Türkiye to apply from Türkiye

Please remember that as a general rule, you must have legal residence in the country from where you apply. To apply from Türkiye, you therefore need to show proof of Turkish residency.

If there are no options for handing in your application in your country of residence you can hand in your application to the nearest Danish mission or Visa Application Centre in the region. For more information see here Where to apply for a visa or residence permit

You must submit your visa application via a VFS centre

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commissioned VFS Global to operate the Danish Visa Application Centres in Türkiye. You find them in Ankara, Antalya, Istanbul and Izmir.

Therefore, if you apply for a visa for Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland or Iceland from Türkiye, you must make arrangements with VFS to submit your application.

If you are unable to secure an appointment with VFS online within a 14-day timeframe, please contact VFS directly and ask for their help. Contact details for VFS can be found under ‘Contact us’ on the relevant VFS centre’s website.

Handling time

Please always refer to the current processing time in the yellow banner at the top of this page!

We advise you to apply well in advance of your planned trip. You may apply up to 6 months in advance of your intended date of travel.

The normal processing time in visa cases is up to 15 calendar days, when all required documentation has been provided as per the relevant checklist. In cases where processing requires further enquiries or submission to the Danish Immigration Service, the maximum processing time is up to 45 calendar days.

NB: The case processing time is calculated from the day the Embassy registers the application in the visa system. It is not calculated from the time you apply online or submit the application at a VFS centre. Please be aware that the transportation time between VFS and the Embassy is NOT included in the Embassy’s processing time.

Istanbul: add 1 extra day each way

Antalya: add 2 extra days each way

Izmir: add 2 extra days each way

If your application is received at the Embassy less than 15 calendar days before your intended travel date, the Embassy can deem your application inadmissible. If so, the Embassy will NOT process your visa application and your passport and documents will be returned to you and the visa fee refunded. Only in exceptional circumstances might we consider processing the application within this deadline.

If Denmark is clearly not your main destination

The Embassy can deem that Denmark is not the Member State competent for examining and deciding on your visa application if we assess that your main destination is not Denmark. If so, the Embassy will NOT process your visa application and your passport and documents will be returned to you and the visa fee refunded. Your application will be closed in our system without prejudice and we will inform you which Member State we deem competent for examining and deciding on your application based on the documentation provided.

Questions regarding status of visas

During peak season the embassy cannot reply to inquires regarding status of your visa application.

All applications will be carefully reviewed, so we kindly ask that you do not contact us by phone or email to inquire about the status of your case. We will reach out to you if we require any additional information regarding your application.

The latest processing times can always be found at the following website under “Important information about visas to Denmark”: https://tyrkiet.um.dk/en