Where to submit application
The Danish Foreign Ministry has commissioned VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd to operate the Danish Visa Application Centres in South Africa.
South African citizens applying for short-term tourist, business, work permit or transit Schengen visas for Denmark, Iceland, Greenland & the Faroe Islands can submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) with and without prior appointment.
The actual case processing will be done by the visa HUB in Dubai (Danish Consulate General).
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Online Booking of Appointments
All applicants are advised to book an appointment online to submit their visa application and have their biometrics recorded at the Danish Visa Application Centre VFS Global - visa to Denmark
The Visa Application Centres in South Africa are located at:
Pretoria
Pretoria Visa Application Centre - VFS
Brooklyn Pavilion
217 Bronkhorst St.,
Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria
South Africa, 0181
Website: VFS Global apply for visa to Denmark
Call Centre Hotline: 012 425 3001
Cape Town
Cape Town Visa Application Centre - VFS
8th Floor 2 Long Street
Cape Town
8001, South Africa
Website: VFS Global apply for visa to Denmark
Call Centre Hotline: 012 425 3001
Durban
Durban Visa Application Centre - VFS
Unit 409, 4th Floor
91-123 Cowey Road, (Problem Mkhize)
Essenwood, Durban, 4001
Website: VFS Global apply for visa to Denmark
Call Centre Hotline: 012 425 3001
VFS Global
The Visa Application Centres offer you:
- A fast and convenient service
- No or little queuing
- Copy and photo service available at a fee
- Advice on how to complete your application and what documents to attach
- Tracking system, so you will know when your case has been processed
- The passport can be returned by courier service
For any queries regarding visas, the application process, necessary documentation etc. please contact the VFS helpline at +27 (0) 12 425 3001 or mail: [email protected]
Collection of passports and Visas
When applying through VFS, applicants can have their passports couriered (against an additional fee) to their specified addresses after processing or they can collect their passports from the Visa Application Centres.
Please note that Third party collection of the documents or passports will not be permitted, except in the following cases:
- Immediate Family Member (that is Parents, Children, Spouse)
- A person collecting on behalf of Government officials if authorized on the Government letter head.
- Red Carpet Representatives if authorized on the Company’s letter head
If any of the above will be collecting your passport and visa on your behalf, they must present the following documents:
- Original Government ID card
- Original ICR
- Original authorization letter from applicant
Applicants can check the status of their applications by logging on to: VFS Global - visa to Denmark
Additional Services provided by VFS
VFS offers additional services at an additional fee. Please see VFS website for more information: VFS Global - visa to Denmark
visa enquiries
Danish Consulate General
Umm Suqueim 2,
Al Thanya rd, Al Beteel Street,
Villa 208, P.O. Box 2988
Open Sunday to Thursday
Tel: +971 4 526 8700
Visa section: [email protected]
Opening hours: https://fae.um.dk/en/about-us/opening-hours/