Do you need a passport to travel from Denmark to Sweden?
Nordic rules for Danish citizens
Short answer
As a Danish citizen you do not normally need a passport to travel to Sweden, Norway, Finland or Iceland. You still need photo ID that shows who you are, and hotels and similar places may ask for it. There are ongoing border checks when you enter Sweden, so bring a passport or a driving licence. If you have neither, you can order a Danish legitimationskort, which costs 150 kr. in 2026 in Copenhagen Municipality and is valid for 10 years.
Why
- The passport exemption applies only inside the Nordic countries.
- Sweden checks people arriving from Denmark.
- Without ID you can be held up at the border.
Details
Sweden has notified border controls on its land borders with Denmark for 12 November 2026 to 11 May 2027.
Tip
If you plan to continue from Sweden to a country outside the Nordics, take your passport from the start.
What may differ
The length of the Swedish border controls is set for six months at a time and can be extended or ended.
Common misconception
Danes can cross to Sweden without any ID at all.
What actually happens
No passport is required, but you must be able to show photo ID.
People also ask
- Can I use my driving licence to go to Sweden?
- Is there border control on the Øresund Bridge?
- Do children need ID to go to Sweden?
Sources
- borger.dk: When you travel with a passportChecked at:
- DSB: Øresund trainsChecked at:
- European Commission: Temporary reintroduction of border controlChecked 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.