Visa for Denmark from Lebanon: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes, Lebanese citizens are not exempt and need a Schengen Type C visa for a tourist stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The visa allows travel throughout the Schengen area, but it must be applied for at the country of main destination, here, Denmark.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

The file includes a valid passport, compliant photos, travel insurance covering at least €30,000, proof of accommodation, an itinerary and evidence of funds. The visa fee is usually €90 for an adult, paid at submission; the provider's service fee may apply on top.

File your application with the Danish mission or its external provider (VFS Global) in Beirut; in some countries Denmark is represented by another Schengen state for visas, so confirm the exact channel on nyidanmark.dk. Book an appointment, attend in person for biometrics and submit the completed form.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Denmark is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Denmark has no consulate in Lebanon, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Lebanon, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Lebanon but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days; apply at the earliest six months before departure and at least 15 days ahead. Book your appointment as soon as possible, as demand in Beirut can be high. Keep copies of every document you submit.

Do not apply to the wrong country: the visa must be issued by your main destination. Do not underestimate travel insurance (minimum €30,000) and avoid non-refundable bookings until the visa is granted. Finally, check that your passport is less than ten years old and remains valid at least three months beyond your intended departure.