Denmark Travel Guide

Denmark — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
British	Yes	No/3	No
Australian	Yes	No/2	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No/2	Yes
USA	Yes	No/2	Yes
Other EU	1	No/3	No

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Notes

Denmark is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries who may stay for an unlimited period;
(b) 2. nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to three months (no paid or self-employed work allowed).

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Visa Note

3. EU and British nationals, who do not require a visa, will need to apply for a residence permit if staying longer than 90 days.

Types of Visa and Cost

For those who require them the fee a Schengen visa is €60 per passport holder (children under six are free of charge). For citizens of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russian Federation, Serbia and Ukraine the visa fee is €35.

Working Days Required

Applications should be completed in 15 days but in some cases may take 30-60 days.

Travel Warnings

Most visits to Denmark are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

If suddenly taken ill or involved in an accident during a visit to an EEA country or Switzerland, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available for European travelers - in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Comprehensive insurance is advised for all other nationals.