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, Schengen Agreement and also 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 like airlines, train operators and ferry companies will require you to show your passport or ID card to prove your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Denmark, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and with at least three or six months left (depending on your nationality). You must also have a return ticket and sufficient funds for the length of 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/from these countries.
Visas
EU nationals: You don't need a visa for Denmark. However, EU nationals who plan to live in Denmark for more than 90 days must register as a worker, student or self-employed person before the end of the first 90 days.
Nordic nationals: Citizens of Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden can enter, live, study and work in Denmark without a visa or a residence permit.
Non-EU nationals: The complete list of countries and territories whose nationals can visit Denmark and any other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in a 180-day period are as follows: Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Macao, Malaysia, Marshal Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu and Venezuela.
• Hong Kong and Macao: holders of SAR passports do not need a visa.
• Taiwan: holders of passports issued by Taiwan which include an identity card number do not need a visa.
• Serbia: holders of biometric passports do not need a visa, excluding holders of passports issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate.
• Vanuatu: holders of passports issued on or after 25 May 2015 do not need a visa.
• Nationals from micro-states within an EU country (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City) also do not need a visa.
For nationals from countries not listed here, please contact the nearest embassy to check the visa requirements for Denmark.
Visa Note
For more information about Schengen visas, follow the link to the article A guide to Schengen visas.
ETIAS travel authorisation: Starting in mid 2025, all visitors who currently do not need a visa to visit 30 European countries will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation.
Types and Cost
Schengen visa: €80. Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia pay €35.
Children under six years of age, family members of EU/ EEA nationals: no fee.
Validity
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Transit
Citizens of some countries need an airport transit visa when transiting through international parts of any airports within the Schengen countries, whereas citizens of certain countries are only required a transit visa for some of the Schengen countries. If you are not from a Schengen visa exempt country, please check with a Danish consulate near you.
Application to
Contact the embassy, high commission or consulate.
Schengen Visas
Denmark is a Schengen country, so the Schengen visa scheme applies.
Temporary residence
EU nationals: Will need an appropriate permit for more than 90 days.
Nordic nationals: No restrictions.
Non-EU nationals: Will need a visa to stay in Denmark for more than 90 days.
Working days
Schengen visa applications usually take 15 calendar days, but sometimes up to 45 days. Be mindful of the national holidays in Denmark as they may affect the processing time. It is recommended to submit applications at least four weeks prior to departure.
Sufficient Funds
Schengen visa applicants must be able to provide proof of funds to cover their stay.
Extension of stay
Schengen visa holders with a visa valid for less than 90 days can only extend their visas in exceptional circumstances, such as force majeure or for humanitarian reasons.
Entry with pets
When bringing a pet from another EU country, the animal must have a microchip or tattoo, an EU pet passport and a valid rabies vaccination certificate (the vaccination must have taken place at least 21 days prior to travel). Animals from outside the EU must also have an ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15-digit microchip. Depending on whether your pet is from a high-rabies country or a rabies-controlled country, your pet either has to be vaccinated first or microchipped first. For pets from high-rabies countries, a rabies titer test also has to be administered 30 days after the vaccination. A veterinary certificate issued by an authorised veterinarian is also required when entering Denmark with a pet from outside of the EU.
Please check with the consulate directly for the appropriate procedures.
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.
