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.
Applicants for temporary visitor visas must show that they qualify under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
- Should I apply for an ESTA OR a Visa?
- Go to the ESTA registration
Remember:
Do NOT use ESTA if:
1)You already have a valid US visa; or
2)You are a citizen of the United States.
There is NO charge to submit a registration under ESTA! Companies charging a fee for this service are NOT operating on behalf of the U.S. Government.
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.
