Denmark
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Denmark
The Kingdom of Denmark is a country located in northern Europe, which includes, in addition to Denmark itself, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Denmark is the smallest Nordic country, located on a peninsula and several islands north of Poland and Germany, south of Norway and southwest of Sweden. Denmark has a population of approximately 5.6 million and less than 600,000 live in the capital Copenhagen. About 90% of the population is Danish, the rest are immigrants, especially from Germany and other European countries. The Danes are gradually dying out, but thanks to immigrants, the population is still growing slightly. More than two thirds of them are from Turkey, Iraq, Somalia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, South and West Asia. Approximately 80% of the population professes to the Danish Church, which is one of the offshoots of Lutheran teaching. Denmark has beautiful nature as well as a rich culture and history. Undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations is Copenhagen, which has a number of interesting monuments, museums and galleries. Copenhagen‘s two main sights include Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid Statue. The Nyhavn area and the Christiania social colony are also popular with tourists. Next in line for Copenhagen is the Legoland theme park, which is located on the Jutland peninsula near the town of Billund. On the island of Zealand near Helsingor lies the famous Kronborg Castle, where William Shakespeare placed the plot of Hamlet. In the town of Odense on the island of Funen is the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, but also other monuments, including the Cathedral of St. Knut from the 13th century. In the southern part of the island of Funen lies the famous Egeskov Slot water castle from the 16th century, which is one of the most beautiful in Europe.
DANISH CUISINE
Over the past 30 years, traditional Danish food has been re-invented as New Nordic Cuisine. It emphasises the use of local and seasonal ingredients and is a hit with both local and international foodies.
WHAT IS TRADITIONAL DANISH FOOD?
Traditional Danish food is based on what was historically available nearby or could be farmed during Denmark‘s short summers. Cabbage and root vegetables like beets were an important part of the diet, along with rye bread, fish, and pork. Open-faced sandwiches, known as smørrebrød, are among the best-known examples of traditional Danish cuisine. These small half-pieces of rye bread are topped with fried fish, pickled fish, eggs, potatoes, or cold meat, and sometimes horseradish and onion. They are eaten at lunchtime, either as part of a packed lunch or in a company cantine. Larger traditional meals are often based on fish or pork, sometimes ground and fried as meatballs. The „national dish of Denmark“ is stegt flæsk – pieces of pork, fried until crisp, and then served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Ironically, the tasty frosted pastries known to much of the world as „Danish“ are not Danish at all. They originated in Austria, and are known to the Danes themselves as „Viennese bread.“
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
Passport validity - You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa - If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Danish Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance - Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Denmark and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Denmark that fulfil Danish Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen.insure and it‘s accepted by Danish Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
Required documents for a Denmark Visa Application
- Download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Denmark Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Travel health insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Denmark and the entire Schengen area
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Denmark and itinerary
- Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Denmark
- Hotel Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Denmark.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Denmark PASSPORT VALIDITY Check your passport is valid for travel before you book your trip, and renew your passport if you do not have enough time left on it. You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe (not including Ireland). If you renewed your current passport before the previous one expired, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the 6 months needed.
WARNING! Greenland and the Faroe Islands aren’t members of the European Union.
DANISH CUISINE
Over the past 30 years, traditional Danish food has been re-invented as New Nordic Cuisine. It emphasises the use of local and seasonal ingredients and is a hit with both local and international foodies.
WHAT IS TRADITIONAL DANISH FOOD?
Traditional Danish food is based on what was historically available nearby or could be farmed during Denmark‘s short summers. Cabbage and root vegetables like beets were an important part of the diet, along with rye bread, fish, and pork. Open-faced sandwiches, known as smørrebrød, are among the best-known examples of traditional Danish cuisine. These small half-pieces of rye bread are topped with fried fish, pickled fish, eggs, potatoes, or cold meat, and sometimes horseradish and onion. They are eaten at lunchtime, either as part of a packed lunch or in a company cantine. Larger traditional meals are often based on fish or pork, sometimes ground and fried as meatballs. The „national dish of Denmark“ is stegt flæsk – pieces of pork, fried until crisp, and then served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Ironically, the tasty frosted pastries known to much of the world as „Danish“ are not Danish at all. They originated in Austria, and are known to the Danes themselves as „Viennese bread.“
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
Passport validity - You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa - If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Danish Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance - Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Denmark and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Denmark that fulfil Danish Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen.insure and it‘s accepted by Danish Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
Required documents for a Denmark Visa Application
- Download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Denmark Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Travel health insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Denmark and the entire Schengen area
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Denmark and itinerary
- Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Denmark
- Hotel Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Denmark.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Denmark PASSPORT VALIDITY Check your passport is valid for travel before you book your trip, and renew your passport if you do not have enough time left on it. You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe (not including Ireland). If you renewed your current passport before the previous one expired, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the 6 months needed.
WARNING! Greenland and the Faroe Islands aren’t members of the European Union.