Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.
Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.
Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).
Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.
Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.
| Visa Classification |
Fee | Number of Entries |
Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-3 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| B-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-1/B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-1/D | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-W-1 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-W-2 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| D | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| E-1 2 | None | Multiple | 18 Months |
| E-2 2 | None | Multiple | 18 Months |
| E-2C 12 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| F-1 | None | Multiple | 49 Months |
| F-2 | None | Multiple | 49 Months |
| G-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-5 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| H-1B | $227.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2R | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-4 | $11.00 | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| I | $247.00 | Multiple | 48 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| K-1 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-3 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| K-4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| L-1 | $227.00 | Multiple | 48 Months |
| L-2 | $11.00 | Multiple | 48 Months |
| M-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-8 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-9 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| NATO 1-6 10 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| NATO-7 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| O-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | None | Multiple | 15 Months 3 |
| R-1 | $1,169.00 | Multiple | 60 Months |
| R-2 | $1,169.00 | Multiple | 60 Months |
| S-5 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-6 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-7 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| T-1 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-3 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-4 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-5 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-6 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-D 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U-1 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-2 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-3 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-4 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-5 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| V-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| V-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:
An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty. *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used. **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.
*Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.
**Example 2: Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.
The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.
Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.
Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.
There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.
Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.
In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).
However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.
Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.
Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.
Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.
Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.
No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.
V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.
Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:
The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.
The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
Denmark established the Central Person Register (CPR) in 1968 to record basic personal data about people living within the country and to ensure people are registered at the address where they are living or staying. Each person registered in the CPR is issued a civil registration number, often referred to as a CPR number. Along with other information, vital events in Denmark are recorded in the CPR, including births, baptisms, marriages, name changes, and deaths.
The ten-digit CPR number functions as a national identification number and takes the format DDMMYY-SSSS, where DDMMYY is the individual’s date of birth and SSSS is a randomly assigned sequence number. The tenth digit is an even number for women and an odd number for men.
CPR numbers are generally assigned by municipal governments after an individual demonstrates they meet registration requirements and at birth to children born in Denmark to a mother registered in the CPR. CPR numbers are also issued by other agencies under specific circumstances for specific purposes:
MitID is a personal electronic identification system, developed and owned in partnership between Denmark’s public sector and financial institutions. It offers two-factor authentication and provides single sign-on functionality for most public and private sector self-service solutions in Denmark. It is available for individuals who are at least 13 years of age, have CPR numbers and live in Denmark. For example, MitID is used to control access to self-service solutions offered by municipalities, academic institutions, tax authorities, hospitals, and banks.
Personattest (Certificate of Personal Data)
A Personattest (Certificate of Personal Data) is a written extract from the CPR that lists information about an individual’s birth, parents, name, marital status, and death.
Birth Information
The fødselsregistreringssted (place of birth registration) listed on the certificate depends on the year and location in which the individual was born.
Place of Birth
Whether the fødested (place of birth) is listed on the certificate depends on the individual’s date of birth.
Parental Information
The certificate will list an individual’s forældre (parents) as recorded in the CPR.
Name
The navn (name) listed on the certificate will reflect the individual’s legal name, including the fornavn (first name), the mellemnavn (middle name), and the efternavn (surname), the dato for registrering (name’s registration date), and the myndighed (authority recording the name, a parish or municipality).
Marriage
For individuals over the age of 18, the certificate will list an individual’s civilstand (marital status) and if married, the dato for registrering (marriage’s registration date) and the myndighed (authority recording the marriage, a parish or municipality).
Death
If deceased, the certificate will list information about the individual’s død (death), including the dødsdato (date of death), the begravelsesmyndighed (authority registering the death), efterlevende ægtefælle (the surviving spouse), and begravelsessted (place of burial).
Fees: None
Document Name: The Personattest (Certificate of Personal Data) contains all vital events registered in Denmark for an individual and confirms current civil information in the CPR for their birth, current name, marital status, and death.
Issuing Authority: The local sogn (parish office) or relevant municipality registrar in Southern Jutland.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The Certificate of Personal Data is issued on standard white A4 paper or green certificate paper with black print and includes the official stamp of the issuing authority.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The attestation is typically signed by a kordegn (parish clerk) or praest (priest) or personregisterfører (registrar) in the relevant municipalities in Southern Jutland.
Registration Criteria: Vital event in Denmark.
Procedure for Obtaining:
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not issued. New certificates are issued upon request.
Alternate Documents: The Certificate of Personal Data replaced the fødselsattest (birth certificate), the fødsels og navneattest (birth and name certificate), and the døds og begravelsesattest (death and burial certificate). Alternate certificates containing baptismal information are also available:
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Individuals registered in the CPR can change their names online if they have MitID or through their local registrar. The individual will be issued a new Certificate of Personal Data in the new name, and all prior names are retained in the CPR.
Attestation af Navneændring (Attestation of Name Change)
Available to individuals who have undergone a name change in Denmark and require official documentation of their previous and current names.
Fees: None
Document Name: Attestation af Navneændring (Attestation of Name Change)
Issuing Authority: The local sogn (parish office) or relevant municipality registrar in Southern Jutland.
Special Seal(s)/ Color / Format: The attestation is issued on standard white A4 paper with black print and includes the official stamp of the issuing authority.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The attestation is typically signed by an administrative employee or registrar at the issuing authority.
Registration Criteria: The name change must have been processed and registered by a Danish parish office or a Southern Jutland municipality.
Procedure for Obtaining: To obtain an Attestation of Name Change, contact the parish office where the name change was registered. They will provide and complete the attestation form, which is available in Danish and English. The completed attestation will be stamped with the office's official seal.
Certified Copies: Certified copies of the attestation can be requested from the issuing authority.
Alternate Documents: Individuals can also obtain a Registerindsigt (Raw Extract of the CPR), which provides a printout of all previous names and the dates of changes. However, this document cannot be stamped or signed by the issuing authority.
Exceptions: The Attestation of Name Change can only be issued for name changes processed by a Danish parish or the relevant municipalities in Southern Jutland. For name changes processed by other authorities, individuals should contact the relevant authority for documentation.
Comments: The Attestation of Name Change serves as official documentation of an individual's name history and is often required for legal processes, such as passport applications or marriage registrations.
Available
Fees: None / 410 DKK if legalized
Document Name: Dødsattest (Death Certificate)
Issuing Authority: Sundhedsdatastyrelsen (Danish Health Data Authority)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Legalized versions include a verification text in Danish, English, or German on the reverse side.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.
Registration Criteria: Death occurred in Denmark.
Procedure for Obtaining: Legalized copies and non-legalized copies of the death certificate may be ordered from the Danish Health Data Authority.
Certified Copy of Death Certificate: Submit the request via secure email on borger.dk. Select Danish Health Data Authority and choose “Causes of Death” as the category.
Legalized Death Certificate: If you need to use the death certificate abroad, you must have a legalized death certificate. Submit the request via secure email on borger.dk. Select Danish Health Data Authority and choose “Causes of Death” as the category.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: A Personattest (Certificate of Personal Data) documents an individual’s death as recorded in the CPR and is the standard death certificate used in Denmark.
Exceptions: The Danish Health Authority holds death certificates from 1993 onward. For deaths prior to 1993, contact Rigsarkivet (The Danish National Archives).
Comments: The Danish Health Data Agency is not permitted to provide information about the cause of death to relatives or the public.
A Danish death certificate consists of two pages, each containing specific details:
When an individual requests a copy of a death certificate from the Danish Health Data Agency, they will receive only the first page, as the agency is not authorized to release the second page.
If an individual wishes to know the cause of death, they should contact one of the following, depending on the circumstances of death:
Available
Fees: None
Document Name: Vielsesattest (Marriage Certificate)
Issuing Authority: For marriages conducted within the Danish National Church, the marriage certificate is typically issued by the officiating priest immediately after the ceremony. For civil marriages or marriages conducted by other recognized religious communities, contact the municipality where the marriage was registered.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The format and seals may vary depending on the issuing authority.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: For marriages in the Danish National Church, issued by the præst (priest) or kordegn (parish clerk); for civil marriages, issued by municipal staff, and titles will vary.
Registration Criteria: Marriage took place in Denmark.
Procedure for Obtaining: For marriages conducted in the Danish National Church, contact the parish office where the marriage occurred or order a certificate online using the individual’s CPR number and MitID. For civil marriages or other religious communities, contact the municipality where you were married.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not typically issued; instead, new original certificates are provided upon request.
Alternate Documents: A Personattest (Certificate of Personal Data) also documents an individual’s marital status as recorded in the CPR.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: A marriage certificate documents the current marriage status. If an individual is divorced, a marriage certificate cannot be issued. Widowed individuals can obtain a marriage certificate documenting the marriage with their deceased spouse. A religious marriage is not valid in Denmark if not performed by a religious denomination recognized under Danish law. For a list of denominations recognized under Danish law, visit the Ministry of Urban, Rural, and Ecclesiastical Affairs’ list of recognized religious communities.
Available if the divorce was granted within the past 10 years.
Fees: As of 2025, the fee for obtaining a divorce is DKK 875.
Document Name: Skilsmissebevilling (Divorce Decree)
Issuing Authority: Familieretshuset (The Agency of Family Law)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The certificate is typically issued on A4-sized white paper with black print.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: An administrative employee at the Agency of Family Law
Registration Criteria: The divorce was granted by the Agency of Family Law
Procedure for Obtaining: To obtain a divorce, both parties must submit an application to the Agency of Family Law. If both parties agree on the divorce and its terms, they can apply for an immediate divorce. If there is disagreement, the case may be referred to the Familieretten (Family Court). Applications are submitted digitally, and fees must be paid upon submission.
Certified Copies: If the divorce was granted within the past 10 years, a certified copy of the divorce decree can be obtained from the Agency of Family Law.
Alternate Documents: If the Agency of Family Law no longer has the divorce case on file, they can issue a Retskraftpåtegning (Res Judicata Statement) confirming that the divorce is final.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: A Separationsbevilling (Legal Separation Decree), also issued by the Agency of Family Law, documents legal separation and is not a divorce decree.
Available upon finalization of the adoption process.
Fees: There are no fees associated with issuance of the adoption certificate. However, certain steps in the adoption process may involve fees. For instance, applicants who wish to adopt must attend a pre-adoption counseling course.
Document Name: Adoptionsbevilling (Adoption Decree)
Issuing Authority: Familieretshuset (The Agency of Family Law)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The certificate is typically issued on A4-sized white paper with black print.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: An administrative employee at the Agency of Family Law
Registration Criteria: The adoption was processed and finalized by the Agency of Family Law.
Procedure for Obtaining: To obtain an adoption certificate, contact the Agency of Family Law.
Certified Copies: Certified copies of the adoption certificate are available upon request from the Agency of Family Law.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available to residents of Denmark aged 15 and older who are registered in the Central Person Register (CPR) and require official photo ID.
Fees: Approximately DKK 150, specific amount varies by municipality.
Document Name: Legitimationskort (Identification Card)
Issuing Authority: Local municipality
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Plastic card containing the bearer’s photo, full name, CPR number, an expiration date, and the issuing municipality’s seal and logo.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Municipal caseworker
Registration Criteria: Individual must be at least 15 years old, registered in the CPR, and must not already possess another valid form of photo identification, such as a passport or driver’s license.
Procedure for Obtaining: Apply through your local municipality by providing proof of residence and a recent passport-style photo.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available. The original card serves as the only valid document.
Alternate Documents:
Exceptions: Not valid for travel or for obtaining MitID.
Comments: This identification document is primarily intended for domestic identification purposes such as proof of age or identity in everyday settings (e.g., picking up parcels, entering clubs, and age-restricted purchases). It is not a substitute for a passport or driver's license in situations that require more formal identification.
Available: Yes, Danish driver's licenses are available to residents who meet the eligibility criteria.
Fees: The fee for obtaining a driver's license in Denmark varies by municipality. Additional costs may include expenses for mandatory driving courses, medical certificates, and required tests.
Document Name: Kørekort (Driver’s License)
Issuing Authority: Local municipality.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Plastic card containing the bearer’s photo, full name, CPR number, and the categories of vehicles the individual is authorized to operate.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Municipal caseworker
Registration Criteria: Applicants must be at least 18 years old for a category B (passenger car) license, have legal residence in Denmark, registered in the CPR, pass a medical examination, obtain a medical certificate, complete a mandatory first aid course, and pass a driving test.
Procedure for Obtaining: Enroll in a certified driving school to receive theoretical and practical instruction. Submit an application to the municipal citizens services agency and provide proof of identity, a passport-sized photo, a medical certificate less than six months old prepared by your general practitioner, and a certificate of completion for a traffic-related first aid course. Once approved, schedule and pass the theoretical test. After passing the theoretical test, schedule and pass the practical driving test. Once both are completed, the license will be issued.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not typically issued. In case of loss or damage, a duplicate license can be requested from the local Citizen Service Center.
Alternate Documents:
Exceptions: Individuals holding valid driver's licenses from EU/EEA countries can use their licenses in Denmark without exchange. Licenses from certain other countries may be exchanged without additional testing, while others may require a driving test.
Comments: The Danish driver's license also functions as an official form of photo identification within Denmark. Denmark offers a digital driver's license app (kørekort-app), which serves as valid documentation of the right to drive within Denmark.
Available: Yes, available to all residents in the CPR covered by public health insurance.
Fees: The initial issuance is free. Replacement due to loss, damage, or changes in personal information may incur a fee, which varies by municipality.
Document Name: Sundhedskort (commonly referred to as Det Gule Sundhedskort or the Yellow Health Card)
Issuing Authority: Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Danish Agency for Digitization) under the Ministry of Health, processed via the local municipality.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A yellow plastic card containing the bearer’s name, CPR number, address, and general practitioner’s information. It does not contain a photograph.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Municipality caseworker
Registration Criteria: Legal residence in Denmark, registered in the CPR, and eligible for coverage through Denmark’s national health insurance program.
Procedure for Obtaining: Upon registration in the CPR system, the card is automatically issued. It can also be requested through Denmark’s citizens services self-service portal (Borger.dk) or at the local municipality office.
Certified Copies: No certified copies available. The card itself serves as the original document.
Alternate Documents:
Available
Fees: May apply and vary by jurisdiction.
Document Name: Domsudskrift (Court Transcript) or Bødeforelæg (Fine)
Issuing Authority: Courthouse where the conviction took place or police station in the police district where the fine was issued.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Black print on white paper
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Domsudskrift is issued by the court and a Boedeforelaeg is issued by the police.
Registration Criteria: Conviction was made by Danish court system and a fine is issued by the police.
Procedure for Obtaining: Contact the courthouse where the individual was convicted, or in case of a fine the police station where the fine was issued. If the conviction or fine is no longer available from the courthouse or police station due to the length of time since the conviction, it can be obtained for a fee by contacting the Rigsarkivet (The Danish National Archives).
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Boedeforelaeg is a fine, typically issued for minor offenses and possession of minor amounts of controlled substances. If the person who received the fine pleads “not guilty” to the offense or does not pay the fine, then the police will send the case to the courts, and the court will summon the defendant for court proceedings.
Available
Fees: None
Document Name: Straffeattest (Certificate of Criminal Record)
Issuing Authority: Danish National Police
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: If no entries, it is a digital certificate, sent via e-mail as a PDF file. If there are entries or convictions, or the requester does not live in Denmark, it can have other formats with signatures or stamps.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Police administrative staff
Registration Criteria: Registered with a CPR number in Denmark, conviction occurred in Denmark, and individual must be 15 years or older.
Procedure for Obtaining: Individual resident or previously resident in Denmark may request a Certificate of Criminal Record from the Danish National Police by. can obtain a Police Certificate by following the instructions on the Danish National Police’s website. To issue the certificate, the police need a written and signed request (no specific format required), a photocopy of the requestor’s passport, and the postal address to which to send the certificate. The request can be forwarded by e-mail, mail, or submitted online.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not issued. Each certificate is valid as an original document.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: Two version of the Certificate of Criminal Record exist, one for private use and one for use by the authorities. When an individual requests a Certificate of Criminal Record, the version for private use is issued. On this version, an individual’s criminal record is expunged either five years from the date the individual is released from prison or the date the individual is convicted if they did not serve prison time.
Comments: The private Certificate of Criminal Record is commonly required for employment, volunteering, or residence permit applications. It is valid only at the time of issuance.
Available
Fees: None
Document Name: Three categories of documents exist:
Issuing Authority: “Certification (Draft Board)” and “Certification Regarding Military Service” are issued by the Danish Defense Personnel Organization.
“Certification Regarding Service in the Danish Emergency Management Agency” is issued by the Danish Emergency Management Agency.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Sent via PDF to an individual’s national secure mailbox.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Senior Clerk
Registration Criteria: Depends on type of certificate.
Procedure for Obtaining: These certificates can be requested from the Forsvarsministeriets Personalestyrelse (Danish Ministry of Defense Personnel Agency):
Forsvarsministeriets Personalestyrelse
Totalforsvarsarkivet
Herningvej 30, bygn. 401
7470 Karup J.
Denmark
Phone: +45 7281 9000
Email: FPS-KTP-TFA@mil.dk
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: A military record can only be requested upon application from the individual concerned, and it can only be sent directly to the applicant due to Denmark’s privacy laws.
Types Available (Regular, Diplomatic, Official, etc): The Kingdom of Denmark issues several types of machine-readable passports and travel documents which can be recognized by the color of the cover.
Diplomatic and official type passports:
Regular type passports:
Other types of passports and travel documents:
Fees: Personal passport issuance fees are:
Document Name: Pas (Passport)
Issuing Government Authority: Regular passports are issued by the municipalities. Official and diplomatic passports are issued by Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: See “Types Available”
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Depends on the passport type.
Registration Criteria: Depends on the passport type.
Procedure for Obtaining: Depends on the passport type. For personal passports, an appointment with the municipality’s citizens services office is required. Present a prior passport or a birth certificate and photo identification. When applying for a passport for a child, the child must attend the appointment.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Other Documents Available: There are no other documents available.
Not applicable.
Copenhagen, Denmark (Embassy)
Address: Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, 2100 København Ø
Telephone: (+45) 33 41 71 00
Nonimmigrant Visas and services for Lawful Permanent Residents are provided at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen.
The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm provides immigrant visa services for applicants resident in Denmark.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
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