Do Canadians and Australians need a visa for Denmark?
Visa-free for short stays.
Short answer
No, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are all on the list of visa-free countries for Denmark. Their citizens can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted together for the Schengen area, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The days can be used in one trip or several shorter trips, but a single stay may not be longer than 90 days in a row. For a longer stay, such as work or study, you need a residence permit instead.
Why
- Visa-free status is decided by nationality, not by where you live.
- The same 90 days cover all Schengen countries.
- Long stays need a residence permit.
Details
Anyone who can enter Denmark visa-free can also enter Greenland and the Faroe Islands visa-free.
Tip
On a long Europe trip, plan the route so your Schengen days stay under 90, for example by adding time outside Schengen.
What may differ
If you also hold a passport from a visa-required country, the rules for the passport you travel on apply.
Common misconception
You can spend 90 days in Denmark and then another 90 days in Sweden.
What actually happens
Sweden is also in Schengen, so days in both countries come out of the same 90 days.
People also ask
- Do US citizens need a visa for Denmark?
- How are the 90 days counted?
- Can I go to Greenland without a visa?
Sources
- Danish Immigration Service: Countries with a visa requirement and visa-free countriesChecked at:
- Danish Immigration Service: How long are you allowed to stay in Denmark, the other Schengen countries, the Faroe Islands and Greenland?Checked at:
- Danish Immigration Service: Entry with a residence permit issued by another Schengen countryChecked at:
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.