Denmark Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | No | No |
Passports
Denmark is a member of the European Union, the Schengen Agreement, and the Nordic Passport Union.
EU and Nordic (Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) nationals: You are not required to show a passport or national ID card when entering Denmark. However, transport providers such as airlines, train operators, and ferry companies will require you to show your passport or ID card to confirm your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Denmark, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and valid for at least three or six months beyond your intended stay (depending on nationality). You must also have a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for the length of your stay.
Beware that EU members such as Cyprus and Ireland are not part of the Schengen Area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to or from these countries.
Visas
Nordic nationals: Citizens of Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden can enter, live, study and work in Denmark without a visa or a residence permit.
EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Denmark. Those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Denmark and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Danish embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Types and Cost
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those who are 12 years old and above, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens are exempt from fees.
Validity
The Schengen C visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Transit
If you are transiting through a Danish airport, you may need an airport transit (A) visa depending on your nationality. Check with a Danish embassy or consulate before travelling.
Application to
Apply online via https://applyvisa.um.dk.
Schengen Visas
Denmark is a member of the Schengen Area; Schengen visa rules apply.
Temporary residence
Nordic nationals: No restrictions.
EU nationals: Will need a residence permit for more than 90 days.
Non-EU nationals: Will need a visa to stay in Denmark for more than 90 days.
Working days
Schengen visa applications usually take around 15 calendar days to process, but this can extend to 45 days in some cases. Apply at least four weeks before departure.
Sufficient Funds
Schengen visa applicants must be able to provide proof of funds to cover their stay.
Extension of stay
Short-stay Schengen visas can only be extended in exceptional cases such as force majeure and humanitarian reasons.
Entry with pets
Pets from other EU countries must have a microchip, an EU pet passport, and a valid rabies vaccination. Pets from outside the EU must also have an ISO-compliant microchip and veterinary certificate. Certain breeds of dogs (including pit bulls and similar types) are prohibited from entering Denmark.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of Denmark in the UK
Telephone: +44 (020) 7333 0200
Website: http://storbritannien.um.dk/en/
Address: , 55 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9SR,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 0900-1630, Fri 0900-1600.
Embassy of Denmark in the USA
Telephone: +1 (202) 234 4300
Website: http://usa.um.dk
Address: NW, 3200 Whitehaven Street, Washington, DC, 20008,
Opening times:
0830-1600 hours. Visits by appointment only.
British Embassy in Denmark
Telephone: +45 3544 5200
Website: http://ukindenmark.fco.gov.uk
Address: , Kastelsvej 36-40, Copenhagen, 2100,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
