Data verified
Philippines passport holders: Single entry for Denmark. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days (Schengen) / 6+ months (Work). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~PHP 6,039). Apply via VFS Global Manila/Cebu. Small Filipino community in Denmark (~7K) — significant Filipino nurse/care recruitment.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Danish Residence Permit (>90 days): Work (Positive List — popular for Filipino nurses/IT), Study, Family Reunification, Au Pair (suspended for non-EU), Researcher.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 50/day, Denmark expensive); Employment letter; ITR (BIR 2316); PSA Birth Certificate; PhilSys ID; Biometrics at VFS Manila/Cebu.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~PHP 6,039). Apply via VFS Global Manila/Cebu. Small Filipino community in Denmark (~7K) — significant Filipino nurse/care recruitment.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Filipinos (~15-25%): (1) Insufficient funds — Denmark expensive; (2) Weak ties to Philippines; (3) Doubtful return intent; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Inadequate insurance; (6) Nursing credential verification (PRC license); (7) Care worker visa fraud — fake recruitment offers; (8) Family ties in Denmark raise flags.
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