“You are strongly advised not to bring such items to the embassy.” Apparently that’s  the American way of saying, “You can not bring such items under any circumstances.” So I had to find somewhere near the embassy to drop off my bag with my laptop and iPad. And because I’m not the first to make the mistake of bringing a laptop to the embassy, no nearby cafés want to keep the bag for you. Fortunately Hotel Østerport were kind enough to keep the bag for me. (So if you ever need a hotel, go there!)  (If you ever go to the US Embassy do not(!) bring your laptop or tablet!)

At the embassy, I spent about an hour, most of it waiting. First I handed over my passport and official papers (confirmations, forms and such), and then I waited to be called up again.

The “interview” was two or three questions about the university and what I am doing in Denmark, and it took less than five minutes.

“Your visa has been approved.” Another big hurdle has been overcome, and I can spend christmas with one less thing to worry about. In just over three weeks, I’m leaving Denmark!