Do I need a visa for Denmark?
Your passport decides it.
Short answer
Whether you need a visa for Denmark depends on the passport you travel on. Citizens of visa-free countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, Japan and Brazil can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Citizens of countries such as China, India, Russia, South Africa and the Philippines need a short-stay visa before they travel. Some nationalities are visa-free only with a biometric passport, for example Georgia, Serbia, Ukraine and Kosovo.
Why
- Denmark follows the common Schengen visa list.
- A Danish visa normally covers the whole Schengen area.
- A visa or visa-free stay does not give the right to work.
Details
Holders of an EU residence card issued by a Schengen country do not need a visa for Denmark.
Tip
Check the official list of visa-required and visa-free countries for your exact passport type before you book.
What may differ
Diplomatic and service passports, and passports from Hong Kong and Macau, can follow different rules than ordinary passports.
Common misconception
If you do not need a visa, you can stay in Denmark as long as you like.
What actually happens
Visa-free visitors may stay at most 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area, Greenland and the Faroe Islands together.
People also ask
- Do US citizens need a visa for Denmark?
- Is Denmark in Schengen?
- How do I apply for a Danish visa?
Sources
- Danish Immigration Service: Countries with a visa requirement and visa-free countriesChecked at:
- Danish Immigration Service: Apply for a short term visa to private visits and tourist visitsChecked at:
- Danish Immigration Service: How long are you allowed to stay in Denmark, the other Schengen countries, the Faroe Islands and Greenland?Checked 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.