Entry, passports and customs
Visa rules, the Schengen 90/180 count, the documents to carry, border checks and the limits for alcohol, tobacco, cash and food when you enter Denmark.
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Is there customs on Shein orders to Denmark?
Yes, when a Shein order or another cheap order is shipped from outside the EU, for example from China, it carries customs.
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What is the customs duty from the USA to Denmark?
There is no single duty rate for goods from the USA: it depends on the type of goods and the value of the parcel.
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When do you have to pay customs in Denmark?
You pay customs on goods that reach Denmark from a country outside the EU, both parcels from webshops and goods you bring home from a trip.
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How much does a new passport cost in Denmark?
In 2026 a Danish passport costs 894 kr.
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Can you fly within Denmark without a passport?
Yes, a passport is not always needed on a domestic flight in Denmark.
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Do you need a passport to travel from Denmark to Sweden?
As a Danish citizen you do not normally need a passport to travel to Sweden, Norway, Finland or Iceland.
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How long can I stay in Denmark without a visa?
If you are visa-free, you may stay in Denmark for up to 90 days in total in any 180-day period.
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Is Denmark in Schengen?
Yes, Denmark is a member of the Schengen area, which in 2026 has 29 countries: 25 EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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Do US citizens need a visa for Denmark?
No, US citizens are on the list of visa-free countries for Denmark.
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Do I need a visa for Denmark?
Whether you need a visa for Denmark depends on the passport you travel on.
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Do you pay customs on gifts sent to Denmark from outside the EU?
A gift sent by a private person from outside the EU is free of duty and VAT if it is worth EUR 45 or less.
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Can you bring medicine into Denmark?
Yes, from 1 January 2026 you may bring medicine into Denmark for personal use from any country, if it was sold legally in the country where you bought it.
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Can you bring meat and milk into Denmark from outside the EU?
No, travellers coming from a country outside the EU may not bring any meat or dairy products, which includes sausages, cheese and milk.
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Do you have to declare cash over EUR 10,000 when entering or leaving Denmark?
Yes, if you carry cash or other liquid assets worth EUR 10,000 (about 75,000 kr.) or more, you must declare them to Toldstyrelsen when you enter or leave Denmark.
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What is the duty-free limit when you travel to Denmark from outside the EU?
When you come home to Denmark from a country outside the EU, goods for your own use are free of duty, VAT and excise up to a value of 3,250 kr.
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How many cigarettes can you bring into Denmark from another EU country?
18+ topic.