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Important advisory issued on 22 March 2020 by Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on expired SCHENGEN VISA/ RESIDENCE PERMIT

Posted on: March 26, 2020 | Back | Print

With regard to individuals on SCHENGEN visa/resident permit who have overstayed in Denmark due to COVID-19, Danish Foreign Ministry has informed the following:-


Due to COVID-19 epidemic, a new procedure has been introduced at the Danish borders for individuals on a SCHENGEN visa/residence permit who have overstayed due to COVID-19.


On departure from Denmark, the Danish Police at the border will assess if a person’s overstay is due to COVID-19. If that is the case, the Danish Police will issue a letter to the person confirming that the date of departure from Denmark has been postponed with 60 days.


Individuals affected by the above are kindly requested not to report to the Danish Police on this issue prior to their departure. The letter will be issued by the Danish Police at the airport/border and does not require reporting to the Danish Police in advance.


A description of this new procedure has been uploaded on website www.nyidanmark.dk