All visitors, except members of EEA states, must hold tickets and documents for return or onward travel. Visitors should also have at least US$30 per day to fund their visit, unless a Danish citizen meets them at the airport and officially vouches for them by signing a statement. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these
countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.
Americans: United States citizens must have a passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
UK nationals: British nationals must have a passport. No visa is required for stays of up to three months if the passport is endorsed British Citizen, British National (Overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizen with right of abode in the U.K. or British Subject with right of abode in the U.K. In all other cases, a visa is required.
Canadians: Canadians must have a passport. No visa is required for stays of up to three months.
Australians: Australians must have a passport. No visa is required for stays of up to three months.
South Africans: South African citizens must hold a passport and require a Schengen visa for entry to Denmark.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a passport. No visa is required.
New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a passport. No visa is required for stays of up to three months.
Health
There are no specific health risks in Denmark, and medical facilities are first class. There is a small risk of tick-borne encephalitis in forested or rural areas during summer, and insect protection is advised. Outbreaks of bird flu have been confirmed in wild birds, but the risk to travelers is very low. Precautions such as avoiding close contact with live birds, and ensuring that all poultry and egg dishes are well cooked should be taken. Free emergency treatment is available to all foreign visitors at public hospitals, and due to a reciprocal health agreement UK passport holders receive free medical and hospital treatment. To make use of this service, UK national should carry a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Safety
Most visits to Denmark are trouble-free, and crime levels are low. During the tourist season, however, muggers, pickpockets and bag-snatchers become active especially in crowded areas and on the train station in Copenhagen. Visitors should take precautions to keep personal belongings safe.
