What documents do I need for a Danish tourist visa?
Passport, insurance and proof of funds.
Short answer
For a Danish tourist or family visit visa, your passport must be valid at least three months after your planned departure, be issued within the last ten years and have at least two blank pages. You need a passport photo of 35 x 45 mm and travel insurance for the whole Schengen area with at least 30,000 euro in cover. You must also show the purpose of the trip, where you will stay, enough money and that you plan to leave Schengen again. As of November 2026, enough money means about DKK 350 per day, or about DKK 500 per day if you stay in a hotel.
Why
- The documents show you will leave on time.
- Insurance must cover the whole stay.
- Missions may ask for extra papers.
Details
For a private visit, your host in Denmark can send an invitation, ideally on form VU2.
Tip
Check the website of the mission where you apply, since many add local document requirements.
What may differ
Business, cultural and family visits under EU rules have their own document lists.
Common misconception
A hotel booking alone is enough to get a visa.
What actually happens
You must also show the purpose of the trip, enough money, insurance and that you intend to leave Schengen.
People also ask
- How much does a Danish visa cost?
- How do I invite someone to Denmark?
- How long does a Danish visa take?
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.