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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.

All applicants must present the following 5 items at their interview:

  1. Confirmation of submitting DS-160 via the Internet
    Complete your DS-160 and print out the one-page confirmation page that has the bar code on it, to bring to your interview—you do not need to print out the entire form. After completing the DS-160 you must book your appointment.
  2. Original Danske Bank Receipt for Application Fee
    Please visit our Fees page for information on how to pay the MRV application fee at Danske Bank. Any applicant who does not present the original fee receipt showing the correct payment will have to return to Danske Bank, make the appropriate payment, and then re-schedule a new visa appointment. Payment by Internet banking or other online payment is not acceptable.  Please note that no refunds will be made for any fees that are transferred incorrectly. The original fee receipt must be presented when the visa application is submitted at the Embassy. Only applicants for A-1, A-2, A-3, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5, C-3, NATO, and U.S. Government-sponsored visas are exempt from the MRV fee.
  3. Your Valid Passport
    If your passport is damaged (spine is broken), or you do not have a page for a visa, please get a new passport before your interview.
  4. One Photograph
    Even if you successfully uploaded a photo to the DS-160, please bring one regular passport style photograph to your interview. The photo should be less than 6 months old and with a white background. The ideal format is U.S. passport sized, measuring 5 cm x 5 cm.  (more...)
  5. Envelope A medium-sized (C5), self-addressed envelope with DKr. 92.00 in stamps for your passport to be returned by registered mail to an address within Denmark. Please paste the stamps on the upper right corner of the envelope. You will not receive your visa at the interview. We will mail your passport when we have finished processing your visa. The Embassy offers no pick up service.

Besides these 5 essential items, certain visa categories require additional documentation.

If you fall into one of the following categories, do you have the additional documentation?

(Note: this is not an exhaustive list and presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance.)

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  • Are You a Tourist or Business Traveler? (B Visa)

    Are You a Tourist or Business Traveler? (B Visa)

    No supporting documents are required, but you may consider bringing:

    PROOF OF FINANCE: Proof that you can support yourself during your entire stay in the U.S.

    EMPLOYMENT LETTER: Proof of employment, study, or other commitments that will demonstrate that your stay in the U.S. will be temporary

    LETTER FROM YOUR EMPLOYER: Description of your business plans while in the U.S. and anticipated period of stay. You may be required to provide a job contract or pay statements.

  • Are You a Student or an Exchange Visitor? (J, F, or M Visa)

    Are You a Student or an Exchange Visitor? (J, F, or M Visa)

    PROOF OF FINANCE: Proof that you can support yourself during your entire stay in the U.S. 
     
    EITHER:


    • ORIGINAL COMPLETED DS-2019 FORM. If you are on a J exchange program, you must have a completed original form DS-2019 that matches exactly the name in your passport

    or

    • ORIGINAL COMPLETED I-20 A-B FORM. Form I-20A-B (for F1 students) or Form I-20M-N (for M-1 students) properly completed and signed by both the Designated School Official (DSO) and the applicant

     

    SEVIS FEE RECEIPT. Most J, F, and M applicants must now pay a SEVIS fee. Please refer to Student Visas or Exchange Visitor Visas for details and instructions on payment. Please bring an electronic receipt or I-901 receipt to your interview.

    MARRIAGE AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES. If your Spouse and/or children will be traveling with you, please bring a marriage certificate and birth certificates for your dependents.

    Each member of a family requires a separate appointment and DS-160 form.

  • Are You a Temporary Worker? (H, L Visa) or Athlete or Artist? (O, P Visa)?

    Are You a Temporary Worker? (H, L Visa) or Athlete or Artist? (O, P Visa)?

    Before approving the issuance of a petition-based visa (H, L, O, P or R), the consular officer must verify that an approved petition exists. It will be useful to bring evidence of petition approval, such as an I-797 Notice of action issued by the USCIS. If the consular officer cannot verify the applicant’s petition, then the visa application will be placed on hold until such verification can be made.

    BLANKET L-1 FRAUD PREVENTION AND DETECTION FEE (BLANKET L VISAS ONLY): The U.S. $500 fee must be paid to the Consular Cashier at the Embassy before the interview by cash or credit card. This fee should not be paid into the Embassy's Danske Bank account. If you have an individual petition approval notice (I-797), you need not pay this fee.
     
    In addition to the documents listed above, Blanket L-1 visa applicants must also bring:

    • 1 original and 2 copies of I-129S Non-Immigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition.
    • Proof of applicant's qualifications.
    • Letter from applicant's foreign qualifying employer detailing applicant's dates of employment, job duties, qualifications and salary.

    MARRIAGE AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES. If your Spouse and/or children will be traveling with you, please bring a marriage certificate and birth certificates for your dependents.

    Each member of a family requires a separate appointment and DS-160 form.

     

  • Are You a Member of the Media? (I Visa)

    Are You a Member of the Media? (I Visa)

    LETTER FROM EMPLOYER: A letter from your employer stating your occupation; whether your position is permanent or temporary and your purpose of travel and length of stay

    PRESS ID: Your credentials issued by a professional journalistic association

    CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT: Freelance media workers must also submit a valid contract of employment.

  • Are You Working on a Ship or for an Airline? (C1/D Visa)

    Are You Working on a Ship or for an Airline? (C1/D Visa)

    LETTER FROM EMPLOYER: A letter from your employer confirming your employment and your position.

  • Are you a Treaty Trader or Treaty Investor Applicant? (E Visa)

    Are you a Treaty Trader or Treaty Investor Applicant? (E Visa)

    Please refer to the list of extra documents for E-visa applicants.

 


COMPLETE YOUR DS-160


BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT


You may book appointments up to two months in advance.

Groups (of 10 or more applicants) may schedule a group appointment (if traveling together).  To schedule a group appointment, please send us an email to CopenhagenNIV@state.gov.  Allow up to 2 weeks for scheduling.

RESIDENTS OF SWEDEN MUST APPLY THROUGH EMBASSY STOCKHOLM

Delivery of Visas: Most visa applicants will receive their visas within five working days of their interviews. However, some applications may require additional clearances and longer processing time. Please do not make firm travel plans until after you have received your visa.

More about applying for a Visa

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.

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