All visas and related problems of Denmark in Pakistan are handled and solved by the Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad city. The Visa requests are usually submitted at the VFS Global / Gerry’s visa application centers (Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi), however the processing is done by the embassy.
1. Embassy of Denmark – Islamabad
- Address: House No. 16, Street 21, F-6/2, Islamabad (P.O. Box 1118)
- Telephone (Visa Queries): +92317-1118733
- Fax: +92-51-282-3483
- Email (Visa Related): [email protected]
- General Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours – Visa Section
- Public Counter (by appointment): Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Telephone Enquiries: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Pakistan time)
- Note: Visits are strictly by confirmed appointments arranged via email. Walk-ins are not accepted.
All Denmark visa applications recieved at VFS centres in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi are forwarded to this Embassy for the final decision.
2. VFS/Gerry’s Visa Application Centres in Pakistan
Visa applications for Denmark are accepted at VFS/Gerry’s service centres across three major cities:
- Islamabad VAC – Gerry’s facility (full details on the VFS Global website).
- Lahore VAC – Gerry’s centre in Lahore.
- Karachi VAC – Gerry’s centre in Karachi.
In these centers, applicants can submit their visa files, provide biometric data, and collect their passports once the decision has been made. Timings may be different, so applicants should check the official VFS website for the latest updates.
3. Denmark Visa Fees (Schengen – Type C)
- Adult Applicants: Standard Schengen fee (currently set at €90).
- Children (6–12 years): Half fee, €45.
- Children below 6 years: No fee.
- VFS Service Charges: Additional service fee is charged by VFS/Gerry’s (amount updated on VFS site).
(Fees must be confirmed at the time of booking, as they are subject to periodic changes.)
4. Steps to Apply for a Denmark Visa
- Visit the official Denmark Embassy in Pakistan or VFS Global website to review the visa categories and application instructions.
- Fill out the online visa application through the designated portal (ApplyVisa or Newtics).
- Book an appointment with a VFS/Gerry’s Visa Application Centre (Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi).
- Submit your application file along with biometric data at the chosen centre.
- If needed, the Embassy may request you to appear for an additional interview.
- Once the application is processed, the Embassy’s decision will be stamped in your passport, which is returned through the VFS centre.
Processing Time:
- Normally takes about 15 calendar days from the date of registration at the Embassy.
- In complex or exceptional cases, the process can take up to 45 days.
5. Documents Commonly Required
Applicants are generally asked to provide:
- A completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
- Appointment confirmation slip from the VFS portal.
- A valid passport (with minimum two blank pages, valid for three months beyond intended travel).
- Recent passport-size photographs as per Schengen photo guidelines.
- Proof of travel health insurance with coverage of at least €30,000.
- Flight reservation or travel plan, hotel booking/accommodation proof, and evidence of sufficient financial resources.
- Visa fee payment receipt along with VFS service fee slip.
- Additional supporting papers such as bank statements, employment or business documents, or invitation letters (depending on purpose of travel).
6. Key Notes for Applicants
- Denmark holds its own embassy in Islamabad and a consulate in Karachi. Visa matters are processed by the embassy in Islamabad, not through the mission of another country.
- Do not use private “agents” or intermediaries. Applications should only be filed through the Embassy or official VFS centres.
- Appointments are mandatory. No applicant is entertained without a prior confirmed booking.
- Apply well ahead of your travel date. You can apply up to 6 months before departure, but at least 15 days before travel is advised.
- Be mindful of public holidays in both Pakistan and Denmark, as they affect the Embassy’s schedule.
