My Tips for Getting a Denmark or Sweden Visa (From Malaysia!)
Hai semua! Sharing my experiences with applying for Danish and Swedish visas – I've done it almost every year! From business to tourist visas, and even for visiting family, I've been through it all.
I've included a photo of my cover letter as a guide (sorry, tak boleh letak links here!). Feel free to use it and adapt it to your own specific situation. While Sweden and Denmark don't really need a super detailed itinerary, remember to be honest and provide logical reasons for your trip. This cover letter also lists all the documents you need, depending on whether you're traveling for work, tourism, or to see family.
Legalizing Documents? Tak Susah Pun!
Doing your own document legalization is actually quite straightforward.
- First, get your documents translated and notarized. This usually takes 1-2 days.
- Then, book an appointment with the embassy/consulate to legalize these documents. The documents needed for legalization are:
- Original translated and notarized document.
- A copy of the document from step 1.
- Fill in the online form from the embassy's website and book your appointment online (they don't accept walk-ins anymore) - you can see the interface in the picture at the end.
- They will check the original document and return it when you collect your legalized documents. The processing time is super fast – usually 1 day! If you submit in the afternoon, it might take 1.5 days.
Important Notes When Filling Out the Legalization Form:
- Name of Document: Choose the correct type of document you have (Marriage Certificate, Business Registration, etc.).
- Type of Document: TRANSLATION (since you're translating from Bahasa Malaysia to English, for example).
- Document Number: This is the certification number from the notary on the translated document, NOT the number on the original document.
If you'd rather not do it yourself, you can use a service. But it can be quite expensive if you have many documents to legalize. Doing it yourself is quick and easy! The fee for one legalization stamp is around RM30. I usually use the service right across from the Consular Department on Jalan, but DIY it is!
Remember to photocopy your translated documents for your own records. If you need to get them notarized again later, the translation office will only charge you for the stamp (around RM50 per stamp) instead of the full translation fee. This can save you a lot of money, especially if the document charges you by page for translation.
All the best with your visa application! Semoga berjaya!
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