Denmark

Copenhagen's canals and Tivoli, Legoland in Billund and H.C. Andersen's Odense, all within a few hours by train on a Schengen visa.

Schengen short-stay visaUp to 90 days in any 180Copenhagen

Entry rules for Indian passports

EntrySchengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged in person at a VFS Global centre and decided by the Royal Danish Embassy in New Delhi
StayUp to 90 days in any 180
Government fee€90 for adults and €45 for ages 6 to under 12, paid at the rupee rate on the application date, plus a VFS service fee of INR 2,109 (€19); applicants outside Delhi pay a €4 courier charge
ProcessingDecisions are normally due within 15 days, up to 30 or 45 in difficult cases; travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 is required
Official sitenyidanmark.dk

When to go

The best months are May, June, July, August, September. Flights from India: Usually one stop via the Gulf or a European hub, about 10–14 h to Copenhagen; check for a non-stop schedule from Delhi. Currency: Danish krone (DKK), roughly ₹13–14; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 3:30 (IST − 2:30 in summer).

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