China → Denmark: do you need a visa?

Tourist / Private Visit Visa (Schengen C)

Documents

• Host invitation for private visits — printed invitation or invitation ID if the host filed an online invitation (form VU2 recommended but not required)
• Travel medical insurance covering emergency care, hospitalization and repatriation across the Schengen area (minimum EUR 30,000), valid for the whole stay
• Valid passport plus copies: valid at least 3 months beyond the planned exit date, issued within the last 10 years, with at least two blank pages
• Recent 35mm x 45mm photograph (chin to crown 30-36mm), facing the camera directly
• Documentation of the reason for the trip, accommodation, means for living costs and return travel, and evidence of intent to leave the Schengen area on expiry
• Any additional documents or copies the specific Danish mission requires — check the mission website before applying

FAQ

How long can I stay on this visa?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Overstay or misuse can lead to multi-year penalties.

Do I need a host in Denmark?
Pure tourism without a host is possible as a starting point for low-risk (main group 1) nationalities, but applicants from higher-risk groups normally need a Danish host, and group 5 nationalities are only granted visas in extenuating circumstances such as terminal illness or a funeral.

Can I work in Denmark on this visa?
No. It does not authorize any work; if your activity requires a work permit (for example paid traineeship), apply for a work-based permit instead.