Non-Immigrant Visas
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ATTENTION: It is critically important that you have all elements of your visa application ready before coming to your interview. If you do not, we reserve the right to turn you away, requiring you to book a new appointment at a later date. For more information on what is required, please see our Visa Check List.
Please visit our Fees page to ensure that you have paid the correct fee before coming to the Embassy for your interview.
The Nonimmigrant Visas (NIV) unit at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen serves Danish citizens and individuals residing in Denmark , the Faroe Islands or Greenland who are seeking visas for temporary visits to the United States .
Third Country Nationals who neither work nor have permanent residence status in Denmark should be aware that it is very difficult to qualify for a nonimmigrant visa because it is hard for them to demonstrate their permanent ties to their home countries. In such cases, the applicants should consider submitting their applications in their home countries or at a U.S. embassy or consulate with the routine responsibility for processing applications from the applicant's home country. Residents of Sweden should apply for their visa at the American Embassy in Stockholm.
There are several types of visas for temporary visitors to the U.S. The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law and relates to the purpose of travel. For an overview of the types of nonimmigrant visas available, please see Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications below.
- Business
- Tourist
- Exchange Visitors:
Au pair, Camp Counselor , Student, Government Visitor, International Visitor, Alien Physician, Professor, Research Scholar, Short-term Scholar, Specialist, Teacher, Trainee, Summer Work and Intern - Students
- Temporary Workers
- Media & Journalists
- Diplomats & Government Officials
- Transit & Crew Members
- Religious Workers
- Treaty Traders
- Treaty Investors
Applicants for temporary visitor visas must show that they qualify under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Visa Reissuance Wizard
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Are you renewing your visa? You may be eligible for the Visa Reissuance Program! Please use our Wizard to find out.
About ESTA
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Go to the ESTA Registration
I have a question regarding the ESTA. Where can I find more information?
What is ESTA and what does the fee cover?
Should I apply for an ESTA OR a Visa?Remember:
Do NOT use ESTA if:
1)You already have a valid US visa; or
2)You are a citizen of the United States.
Visa Free Travel
- Danish passport holders are generally qualified to travel to the United States on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) which means visa free travel. Danish travelers coming to the U.S. for tourism or business for 90 days or less are eligible to visit the U.S. without a visa. For full details please refer to Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program does not allow work or study while in the U.S. and visitors cannot stay longer than 90 days or change their status to another category.
When visiting the Embassy
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Please have a form of photo identification available to present to the guard. Once verified, the guard will begin the security scanning process, which is similar to that of most international airports.
When entering the security area, the guard will ask you to empty your pockets of all metal items, no matter what size and shape. Belts with a metal buckle must also be removed.
All small electronic items, such as mobile phones, iPods, MP 3 players and USB keys, must be left with the guards. The items stay in the security area, where you may recover them upon your departure. The guard provides a receipt for your items.
Due to security restrictions, no portable computers, iPads, eReaders such as Kindles or Nooks and large bags (back packs, suitcases, etc.) are allowed in the embassy. You are strongly advised not to bring such items to the embassy.
Knives and other weapon-like items are prohibited in the Embassy. If you have a knife or other weapon like item on your person or in your baggage, you must tell the guard. Any knife or other weapon like item found by the guard during the search will be confiscated and turned over to the Danish police. You are strongly advised to leave all knives and other weapon-like items at home.
After emptying your pockets, please walk through the metal detector. If cleared by the detector and the guard, you continue forward and may recover your non-electronic items.