Entry to Denmark
If you've got this far, it must mean this relationship is starting to get serious! We want to tie the knot and make sure you get to know all our everyday wonders - and the quirky bits too. So here's a bit of helpful information about Denmark's visas and immigration rules.
Is Denmark part of the European Union?
Yes, Denmark is a member of the European Union, which means travel to and from Denmark is governed by EU law. Therefore, different entry requirements may apply depending on where you're travelling from, and what your nationality is.
Foto:Jasper Carlberg - CPH Airport
What are the visa and entry requirements to Denmark?
EU citizens can travel freely to Denmark; citizens of other countries may require a visa. If you travel to Denmark from outside the Schengen agreement area, you may also require a visa. See here if you are from a country where you will need a visa to enter Denmark.
Brexit and Denmark
Tourists
UK citizens can travel to any country in the Schengen area, including Denmark, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. That also applies if you are visiting Denmark to attend business meetings, cultural or sporting events, or for short term studies or training. The whole visit has to be within the 90-day limit and visits to other Schengen countries within the previous 180 days count towards your 90 days.
At the Danish border control, UK citizens may need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens when queuing. Your passport may be stamped on entry and exit.
Business travellers
If you come to Denmark for work or a longer stay and are a UK citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will have to apply for permission. If you are in Denmark with a visa or permit, the trip does not count towards your 90-day limit.
Further information is available from the British Foreign Office and the Danish Foreign Ministry.
Apply for a short term visa to Denmark
The Schengen Agreement
Denmark is part of the European Union's Schengen Agreement, which means that you do not need to show your national ID card or passport when you are travelling to or from Denmark from another Schengen EU country. You are still recommended to bring your passport or ID card with you in case you need to prove your identity. Some airline operators still require you to present a passport even for travels within the Schengen area.
Schengen countries
The following countries are part of the Schengen Agreement: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Can I bring my pet to Denmark?
There are certain restrictions to bringing pets and other animals in to Denmark. Consult the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration website to see what rules exist regarding your pet.
Foto:Mette Johnsen
Quick facts about entering Denmark
Indrejse til Danmark
Danmark er med i Schengensamarbejdet, hvilket bl.a. betyder, at paskontrollen mellem Danmark og de øvrige Schengenlande er ophævet. Rejser du i et Schengenland, skal du dog fortsat være i besiddelse af et pas eller anden gyldig rejselegitimation.
Ambassader
På Udenrigsministeriets hjemmeside kan du se en liste over alle danske ambassador og konsulater rundt om i verden.
Kæledyr
På Fødevarestyrelsens hjemmeside kan du se hvilke dyr, du må medbringe til Danmark og under hvilke betingelser. Her kan du også læse om "Kæledyrspasset".
Schengenlande
Danmark, Sverige, Norge, Finland, Island, Tyskland, Østrig, Belgien, Holland, Luxembourg, Frankrig, Spanien, Portugal, Italien, Grækenland, Estland, Letland, Liechtenstein, Litauen, Malta, Polen, Slovenien, Slovakiet, Schweiz, Tjekkiet, Ungarn.
Visum
Rejser du til Danmark fra et land uden for Schengenområdet, vil du altid blive paskontrolleret.
En del nationaliteter skal have visum for at rejse ind i Danmark. Du kan se, om du kommer fra et visumpligtigt land her.
Useful information about importation and exportation
Stoffer
Al import og eksport samt salg og køb af stoffer er ulovligt. Cannabis hører under denne kategori af ulovlige euforiserende stoffer.
Toldfri import af alkohol og tobak
Fødevarer
På fødevarestyrelsen.dk kan du se hvilke fødevarer, du kan tage med ind i Danmark.
Taxfree shopping
Bor du udenfor EU, har du mulighed for at få refunderet momsen for de varer, du bringer med dig ud af landet (serviceydelser er altså ikke omfattet af ordningen). Refusionen udgør mellem 10 og 19 %, hvilket er momsbeløbet minus et administrationsgebyr. Du får kun refusion for køb, der overstiger 300 kr. og kun, når købet er foretaget i en butik, der er tilsluttet ordningen. Det er de to selskaber Planet og Global Blue Denmark, der varetager ordningen.
På de to selskabers hjemmesider kan du læse mere om ordningen og se, hvor du kan få refunderet momsen.
Våben
I Danmark må du ikke, uden politiets tilladelse, erhverve, besidde, bære eller anvende skydevåben samt andre særlige farlige våben og knive. Forbuddet gælder også spraydåser til selvforsvarsbrug.