South Africa
Denmark
Denmark visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Denmark visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sydafrika.um.dk
Which Denmark visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Apply on ApplyVisa – Danish online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Denmark’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is applyvisa.um.dk. Processing time, as Denmark states it: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Danish missions in South Africa
- Embassy of Denmark in Pretoria
Park Street 1166, Pretoria
Denmark has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Danish citizens travelling to South Africa
DenmarkSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Denmark
Travel advice for Denmark
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
South African citizens planning a trip to Denmark can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Denmark
How long South African citizens may stay in Denmark is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Danish embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Denmark; fees, documents and processing times are published by Denmark.
Denmark and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Denmark lets South African citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Denmark when it is the main destination of the trip.
Denmark’s neighbours for South African citizens
Germany requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Danish citizens travelling to South Africa
Danish citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Denmark?
South African citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel.
Where is the Danish embassy in South Africa?
The Danish embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Denmark tourist visa cost?
Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Danish citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Denmark visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa for Denmark obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.