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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.

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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

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 . 

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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.

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Quick facts about entering Denmark

Denmark is part of the Schengen agreement, which eliminated border passport control between Schengen countries in Europe. This means you no longer need to stop or show your passport when travelling between Denmark and Germany or Denmark and Sweden. You must still have your passport with you, however, when travelling in Schengen countries as a form of identification.

Following Brexit, 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. 

Border openings post-corona are subject to change. You can find out about entry requirements in place on our Safe Travel in Denmark page .

Visit the  Danish Foreign Ministry’s website  for full listings of Danish embassies, consulates and trade missions around the world.

The  Danish Veterinary and Food Administration  website contains full details on which animals you can bring to Denmark and under what conditions. You can also read more about Pet Passports.

The following countries are part of the Schengen Agreement:  Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Visa Requirements

There is a passport control when entering Denmark from a country outside the Schengen area and some nationalities need a visa to enter Denmark. Following Brexit, UK citizens are not required to have a visa to visit Denmark. You can check visa requirements for your country at the  Danish Immigration Service’s website .

Useful information about importation and exportation

The import, export, sale, purchase, delivery, receipt, production, processing and possession of drugs are defined as criminal offences. Cannabis is included in the definition of drugs.

Duty-free alcohol and tobacco

There are different regulations regarding importing and exporting alcohol and/or tobacco depending on whether you are travelling within the EU or outside the EU. Visit  the Danish Tax Authority’s website  to figure out how much you are allowed to carry when arriving in and departing from Denmark. 

Food products

Visit the  Danish Veterinary and Food Administration website to see rules on which foods you can bring into Denmark.

Tax-free shopping

If you live outside the EU, you can reclaim the VAT you pay on goods you purchase in Denmark. You will be reimbursed between 10% and 19%, which amounts to the VAT minus and administration fee and you can only claim on purchases that are over 300kr. 

Refunds are only available for purchases made in shops which are part of the scheme. For more on the scheme and how to claim back VAT, visit the  Planet website  or the  Global Blue Denmark website .

In Denmark, you may not acquire, possess, carry or use firearms, knives or other dangerous weapons, except in specific cases with particular police permission. It is also illegal to use self-defense sprays such as CS gas in Denmark.

Did you know? The bicycle is the preferred mode of transport in Denmark. Only 4 out of 10 Danes own a car but 9 out of 10 Danes own a bike. 

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Can I go to Denmark? Travel restrictions from the UK

By Sarah James

Copenhagen

Travel to Denmark is currently allowed, but what are the rules for travel? Here's everything you need to know to get up to speed. 

What do the new rules mean about travelling back from Denmark?

As of Friday 18 March 2022, there are no Covid travel rules in the UK, which means that returning travellers do not need to test, quarantine or fill in a passenger locator form , regardless of their vaccination status. The UK government will also stop managing any quarantine hotels from the end of March. 

Previously, fully jabbed travellers did not need to take any tests to return to the UK but had to fill out a passenger locator form, while unvaccinated travellers arriving from Denmark had to pay to take a PCR test on day two and fill out a passenger locator form. They were not required to self-isolate before or after the day two test, even if the result was positive.

Are Brits allowed to visit Denmark?

Yes, although rules on arrival depend on your vaccination status. Those who have been fully-jabbed at least two weeks before, and who had their last jab no more than 270 days ago, can enter Denmark for any reason without quarantining, so long as they can present proof of their vaccination status.

Anyone who can prove they have recovered with a positive PCR test taken more than 11 days but less than 180 days ago will also be able to enter the country without having to isolate. 

Those who are not yet fully jabbed must take a Covid-19 test within 24 hours of arrival in Denmark.

Update January 10, 2024

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Travel advisory june 7, 2023, kingdom of denmark - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.

Exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to  terrorism .

Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Kingdom of Denmark. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.

Read the  country information page for additional information on travel to the Kingdom of Denmark which includes the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

If you decide to travel to the Kingdom of Denmark:   

  • Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.
  • Follow the instructions of local authorities.
  • Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
  • Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter . 
  • Review the  Country Security Report  for Denmark.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .

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Travel-associated infections approaching pre-pandemic levels

UKHSA is reminding travellers of steps they can take to reduce the risk of infections .

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The UK Health Security Agency’s ( UKHSA ) latest data indicates that travel-associated mosquito-borne infections are returning to pre-pandemic levels . This includes infections such as dengue and malaria, which can cause severe disease, and highlights the need for travellers to take precautions to reduce health risks while abroad. Cases were confirmed in parts of the UK in individuals who had recently been abroad.

In 2023, 634 dengue cases were reported in returning travellers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, aligning closely with those in 2019, during the pre-pandemic period, when 790 cases were reported. During 2023, most reported cases of dengue were acquired in Southern Asia and South-Eastern Asia, particularly India. However, there has been an increase in cases acquired in Central America and the Caribbean, due to recent outbreaks in these parts of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a significant rise in global dengue cases in 2023, resulting in over five million cases and 5000 deaths worldwide.

A total of 1,637 malaria cases were confirmed in England from January to October 2023. Cases returned to pre-pandemic levels, similar to the 1,719 cases reported in the UK in 2019 and matching closely with the average of 1,612 cases reported between 2010 and 2019. The WHO reports that in 2022, global malaria cases were estimated at 249 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 16 million compared to 2019.  

Eight Zika cases were reported in England in 2023 – a similar level to 2022. Case numbers peaked in 2016 with 725 cases, reflecting the Zika outbreak in America that year, before decreasing in the following years. While cases of Zika are low, the infection poses a particular threat to pregnant women and those trying to conceive.   

Symptoms of mosquito-borne infections include fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, in muscles, joints and abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting.

The Travel Health Pro website, supported by the UK Health Security Agency, has information on health risks in countries across the world and is a one-stop-shop for information to help people plan their trip abroad. Ideally travellers should consult their GP, practice nurse, pharmacist, or travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before their trip for individual advice, travel vaccines and malaria prevention tablets, if relevant for their destination.    

In countries with insects that spread diseases like dengue, malaria or Zika, travellers can protect themselves by using insect repellent, covering exposed skin, and sleeping under a treated bed net where air conditioning is not available.   

A live, attenuated (weakened) dengue vaccine called Qdenga®▼ is licensed in the United Kingdom (UK). The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recently advised individuals aged 4 years of age and older with confirmed dengue infection in the past and who are planning to travel to areas where there is a risk of dengue infection consider private vaccination. Travellers can discuss the vaccine and their eligibility with their local travel health clinic.  

Dr Philip Veal, Consultant in Public Health at the UK Health Security Agency, said:   

As travel has increased following the lifting of travel restrictions during the pandemic, so have serious mosquito borne infections. There are simple steps that people can take to reduce the risk of infections such as malaria, dengue and Zika. Prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellent, covering exposed skin and sleeping under a treated bed net. Plan ahead and visit the TravelHealthPro website to look up your destination and the latest health information and advice. Even if you have visited or lived in a country before, you will not have the same protection against infections as local people and are still at risk.

Dr Dipti Patel, Director of the National Travel Health Network and Centre, said:  

If you are making plans to travel abroad this year, please take a moment to prioritise your health and plan ahead. Check the relevant country information pages on our website, TravelHealthPro, and ideally speak to your GP or a travel health clinic 4-6 weeks ahead of travelling to ensure you have had all the necessary vaccinations and advice you need to ensure your trip is a happy and healthy one. When you return to the UK, if you feel unwell, seek medical attention and ensure you inform your healthcare provider that you have been travelling recently.  

It is also important for travellers to:   

  • ensure your routine childhood vaccines are up to date
  • stock up on necessary medications
  • get valid travel insurance to cover your entire trip and planned activities

NaTHNaC and the UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA ) have recently reviewed destination-specific guidance for countries with a known or possible risk of Zika virus. Zika virus infection is usually a short-lived flu like illness, sometimes with a rash and itchy skin, severe disease is unusual. However, while serious complications and deaths from Zika are rare, infection in pregnancy can cause birth defects. There is no drug or vaccine to prevent Zika. The only way to try and prevent infection is by minimising mosquito bites or by avoiding visiting regions with a known or potential Zika risk.   

Importance of MMR vaccination  

UKHSA is also reminding travellers to be aware of other checks they should do to ensure safe travels. Ensuring all members of your family, especially children, are vaccinated against measles with both doses of MMR is vitally important – especially if travelling to countries where measles cases are high, including parts of Europe .   

There is concern that the high probability of importation from other areas experiencing high circulation could worsen the ongoing outbreak in England. It’s possible that the seasonal peak of the virus is also yet to be seen in the coming months.  

WHO recently repeated their warning on the growing measles threat due to sub-optimal vaccination rates well below the 95% target, highlighting that more than half the world faces high measles risk.   

It is known that hundreds of thousands of children in England are still not fully vaccinated against measles and are at risk of serious illness or lifelong complications, but measles is completely preventable with vaccination. The current childhood vaccinations campaign is reminding parents of the importance of ensuring their children are vaccinated on time. Parents should check their child’s Red Book now to ensure that children have had their MMR and other routine vaccines. If they are unsure, they should get in touch with their GP practice, and if needed, their child will be brought up to date. They should respond as soon as possible if the NHS is in touch to catch up. This is especially important if they are planning travel to countries that are currently seeing a high number of cases and will prevent them from spreading measles to others while traveling too.

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