Is there passport control at Copenhagen Airport?
Internal and external borders in the airport
Short answer
Yes, Copenhagen Airport has passport control for flights to and from countries outside the Schengen area. The main passport control is near gates C, and there is also one near gates E, both after the security check. Danish airports and ports can be both an internal and an external Schengen border, depending on where the plane or ship comes from. Travellers from outside Schengen show a passport, while EU and EEA citizens may also use an approved national ID card.
Why
- Flights outside Schengen cross an external border.
- The control points are past security, near the gates.
- Your gate area decides whether you pass the control.
Details
Some destinations, such as the USA and Canada, require an entry permit applied for before departure.
Tip
Allow extra time if your gate is behind passport control, since queues can build at busy times.
What may differ
Entry rules for the Schengen area are changing, so the steps on arrival may be different from your last trip.
Common misconception
Every flight from Copenhagen goes through passport control.
What actually happens
Passport control applies to flights to and from countries outside Schengen.
People also ask
- Which gates at Copenhagen Airport are outside Schengen?
- Do I need a passport to fly from Copenhagen to London?
- Can I fly within Denmark without a passport?
Sources
- Copenhagen Airport: Passport controlChecked at:
- Danish Police: Border controlChecked at:
- Danish Police: Travel ID for entry into DenmarkChecked 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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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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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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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.