Can I enter Denmark with a residence permit from another Schengen country?
Usually yes, with a valid permit.
Short answer
Yes, holders of certain types of residence permits issued by another Schengen country do not need a visa to enter Denmark. The same applies to holders of a long-stay D visa from another Schengen country. The permit types that qualify are listed in Annex 2 of the EU Visa Code Handbook, and if you are unsure, ask the country that issued your permit. Permits valid only for Greenland or the Faroe Islands do not give entry to the rest of Schengen.
Why
- Schengen states recognise each other’s residence permits for short visits.
- You must still meet the other entry conditions.
- An EU residence card from a Schengen country also gives visa-free entry.
Details
An EU residence card from a non-Schengen EU country gives visa-free entry only when you travel with or join the EU citizen.
Tip
Carry your passport and your residence card together when you cross into Denmark.
What may differ
Old or temporary permit documents may not be on the list, so check before you travel.
Common misconception
A Schengen residence permit lets you live and work anywhere in Schengen.
What actually happens
It allows short visits to Denmark without a visa, but living or working in Denmark needs a Danish permit.
People also ask
- Do I need a visa for Denmark?
- How long can I stay in Denmark without a visa?
- Is Denmark in Schengen?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Entry and customs rules can change, so check the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish police and the Danish Customs Agency before you travel.
Planning and budgetRelated questions
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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.