🇩🇰Denmark Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Denmark?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Denmark visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Denmark
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Denmark visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Denmark applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- EcuadorVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SpainVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- United KingdomVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Burkina FasoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GuineaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NigeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MaliVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Democratic Republic of the CongoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CongoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- UgandaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BoliviaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- AngolaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- EthiopiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TanzaniaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NepalVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SenegalVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MoroccoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- AlgeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Denmark visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Denmark publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| Pay Limit Scheme (high-salary work) | Work | 4 years | 6,810 DKK | 30 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Positive List work scheme | Work | 4 years | 6,810 DKK | 30 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 3,060 DKK | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Researcher visa | Study | 4 years | 3,060-6,810 DKK | 30 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family Reunification | Family | 4 years | 8,490 DKK | 180 days | Portal | |
| Working Holiday visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 3,060 DKK | 60 days | Portal | |
| Startup Denmark | Investor | 2 years | 3,060 DKK | 60 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa (Schengen A) | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Copenhagen
Population
6,005,487
Currency
Danish Krone (DKK kr)
Languages
Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+45
Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Area
42,430 km²
Government
Constitutional monarchy
National day
June 5 - Constitution Day
Internet domain
.dk
About
Denmark is a Scandinavian constitutional monarchy with a population of about 6 million. Led by King Frederik X and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, it is a member of the EU, NATO, and renowned for its high quality of life. The country is undergoing significant military rearmament amid rising security challenges.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Crime(Low)
- Stay vigilant in tourist areas like Copenhagen
- Avoid leaving valuables in plain sight
Terrorism(Low)
- Follow alerts from Danish and French authorities
- Pay attention to official instructions
Transport
- Use official apps for taxis
- Prefer public transportation
Natural risks(Low, occasional coastal flooding)
- Check weather alerts in winter
Health(Excellent public healthcare system)
- European Health Insurance Card recommended
- Standard vaccines up to date
Practical tips
- Register on Ariane (Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs)
- Follow cycling rules in Copenhagen
- Download the official emergency app
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Copenhagen · estimated in October 2026
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
safe
Not mandatory, service included
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Denmark?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Denmark across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Denmark visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Denmark?▾
Denmark issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Denmark?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall security level very high, one of the safest countries in Europe.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Denmark?▾
The official currency is Danish Krone (DKK kr). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Denmark?▾
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen. The main spoken languages are: Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic.
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