Do UK citizens need a visa for Denmark after Brexit?
Visa-free, but the 90/180 rule applies.
Short answer
British citizens are exempt from the visa requirement for Denmark and the rest of the Schengen area. Without another right to stay, they may visit for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, the same as other visa-free visitors. For British citizens who were in Denmark before 1 January 2021 and are not covered by the Withdrawal Agreement, the 90-day count started on 1 January 2021. Family members of British citizens who live in the UK and are not visa-free themselves need a Schengen visa, even when they travel together.
Why
- The UK is no longer covered by EU free movement.
- British visitors count Schengen days like other visa-free travellers.
- Britons with Withdrawal Agreement rights in Denmark keep their status.
Details
A valid passport is required for entry and exit.
Tip
If you split time between Denmark and other Schengen countries, add all the days together.
What may differ
British citizens living in Denmark under the Withdrawal Agreement follow other rules than tourists.
Common misconception
After Brexit, British tourists need a visa for Denmark.
What actually happens
British citizens are still visa-free, but limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
People also ask
- How long can I stay in Denmark without a visa?
- Do I need ETIAS for Denmark?
- 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.