Do I need biological data collection to apply for a Danish visa?

Applicants for Danish visas need to complete the corresponding procedures in addition to preparing the corresponding materials in advance. Some people want to know, apply for a visa to Denmark need biological data collection?

According to regulations, starting from October 12, 2015, people applying for Danish visas will need to be present in person to collect biometric data, that is, to collect 10 fingerprints and a photo from the person applying for the visa.

Since the introduction of biometric data is part of the Schengen Visa Information System (VIS), processing the applicant's fingerprint and photo data for identification and verification of identity in the immigration area, the applicant requires biological data collection and requires the cooperation of all applicants. Before taking photos, the applicant should expose all five facial features. If the applicant hides facial features, he or she may be required to remove glasses or adjust the hood.

However, certain categories of applicants are not required to provide fingerprints, including: children under 12 years of age; persons who are physically impossible to fingerprint, I .e. persons with hand disabilities; heads of state and members of national governments, and members of official delegations invited on official business.

However, according to the amendment to the Danish Aliens Act of July 1, 2017, fingerprints and photographs (biometrics) recorded when applying for a Danish visa will be kept by the Danish authorities for 10 years or until the alien acquires Danish citizenship. It can be said that during this time, there is no need to re-enter the fingerprint.

For persons applying for a residence permit in Denmark, fingerprints and photographs (biometrics) recorded for the purpose of applying for a residence permit in Denmark from 1 July 2017 will be kept for 20 years, or for 10 years if the alien is granted a residence permit. If the foreigner acquires Danish citizenship, fingerprints and photos (biometrics) will be deleted.

To sum up, the applicant can determine whether to collect biological data when submitting the visa according to his own situation.