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As of Feb. 1st Denmark no longer considers COVID-19 a critical disease and is removing its restrictions. Find all information and  corona measures in Denmark here.  

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Visit our local language sites for relevant information, or read on if your country isn't mentioned below. Rules and restrictions are subject to change - check the Danish Government's Covid Travel Rules site for the most up to date information.

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Updated information and guidelines about entry and travel in Denmark.

 Vaccinated and previously infected can enter Denmark from all countries without testing or isolation. Exceptions may apply so please check carefully on the  Danish Government's info website  for fully updated rules and regulations.

It is no longer mandatory to wear face masks or show COVID-19 passports in Denmark. Stay updated on all rules and restrictions here . 

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Info on covid-19 measures and borders

You can find all the necessary info about borders and covid-19 measures in Copenhagen here.

Updated November 16th, 2022.

We encourage you to see the Danish authorities' latest information on entering Denmark on www.en.coronasmitte.dk .

About borders and entry into Denmark as a tourist

You can enter Denmark without any restrictions. 

Stay up to date here in case the travel restrictions change.

Public transportation, restaurants, cultural institutions, shops, night life etc. are open without restrictions.

If you are in Copenhagen, we urge you to follow these guidelines from the authorities 

Stay at home and get tested if you experience symptoms

Wash hands frequently or use hand sanitiser

Keep your distance

For the full list of guidelines please visit en.coronasmitte.dk . Here you can also read more about the corona passport.

If you need a pcr-test you can do so at one of the test sites in Denmark. If you aren't a resident in Denmark, you need to register at covidresults.dk. Here you also book the test and see your test result. 

Tests are free and a negative test result will also show in the digital Corona Passport. The Corona Passport is no longer required in Denmark, but you need it, when you're travelling abroad.

Get an overview of where to get tested .

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Besides including compulsory medical face masks at the terminals of Copenhagen Airport, the guidelines issued by The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) apply to all European airports and include a set of things you need to consider before flying.

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Kingdom of denmark - level 2: exercise increased caution.

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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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U.S. Embassy Copenhagen

Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24 2100 Copenhagen Denmark

Telephone: +(45) 3341-7100

Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(45) 3341-7400

Fax: +(45) 3538-9616

[email protected]

U.S. Consulate Nuuk

Postboks Nr. 552 Kujallerpaat 1 Nuuk 3900, Greenland

Telephone: +(45) 3341-7100 

Emergency After-hours Telephone: +45 3341-7400

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

Denmark is a party to the  Schengen Agreement . Visit the  U.S. Embassy  website for the most current visa information.

• Passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your stay.  For additional details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our  Schengen fact sheet .
• You may enter  Denmark for up to  90 days for tourist purposes  without a visa.
• Further useful information, in English and Danish, can be found on the  Danish Immigration Service website .
• If you are a  student or prospective student , your student visa allows you to enter 30 days prior to the start of your program and remain for 14 days after the end of your program. More detailed information is available on the  Danish Immigration Service website .
• Greenland and the Faroe Islands  are not party to the Schengen Agreement; however, you may travel to either location for 90 days for business or tourism purposes without a visa.
• Residence and work permits issued exclusively for Greenland or the Faroe Islands are not valid for travel to Schengen countries.

Traveling Through Europe : If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement . 

• Your passport should be valid for  at least six months beyond the period of stay.  If you plan on transiting a Schengen country review our  U.S. Travelers in Europe page .   
• You will need s ufficient proof of funds  and a  return plane ticket . 
• For additional information about visas for the Schengen area, see the  Schengen Visa page.

HIV/AIDS Restrictions: The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Denmark.

Dual Nationality: As of September 1, 2015, Denmark allows the acquisition of dual citizenship.

Find information on  dual nationality,   prevention of international child abduction  and  customs regulations  on our websites.

Safety and Security

Terrorism: Credible information indicates terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Europe. European governments are taking action to guard against terrorist attacks; however, all European countries remain potentially vulnerable to attacks from transnational terrorist organizations.  Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack - including knives, firearms, and vehicles – to more effectively target crowds. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:

• High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.)
• Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists
• Places of worship
• Shopping malls and markets
• Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and scheduled commercial flights) 

For more information, see our  Terrorism  page. 

Crime: Organized crime groups operate in Denmark, including in and around Copenhagen. Travelers should be aware of their surroundings and immediately leave the area if they feel threatened. In response to crime, police may establish “Search Zones” (“visitationszoner” in Danish) and stop and search individuals. 

Pickpockets  and  purse-snatchers  operate aggressively in areas frequented by tourists, as well as on trains and buses, and at transit stations, including Copenhagen Central Station, Copenhagen Airport, and cruise ship quays. Do not place any bags containing valuables, such as your passport or credit cards, on the ground or on the back of a chair in public places, such as restaurants, bars, and cafes.  Watch your laptop and mobile devices, which are particularly desirable to thieves. U.S. citizens are encouraged to review the  OSAC Crime and Safety Report  for more information on crime in the Kingdom of Denmark.

When traveling or living in the Kingdom of Denmark, you should:

• Be aware of the local security situation and take appropriate steps to bolster your personal security.
• Monitor media and local information sources , and factor updated information into personal travel plans and activities.
• Address specific safety concerns to Danish law enforcement authorities who have responsibility for the safety and security of all residents and visitors.
• Exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
• If stopped by the police, cooperate and be prepared to present identification.

Freetown Christiania , located in the Christianshavn area of Copenhagen, is known for  illicit drug activity . Drug enforcement efforts have resulted in clashes between the police and Christiania residents.  Christiania residents have imposed a strict no-photography policy; tourists have been  assaulted  and  robbed  for taking pictures. Police and emergency services are limited in Christiania.

Demonstrations  occur regularly in Denmark. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on holidays, or during international events. 

• Demonstrations can be unpredictable, avoid areas around protests and demonstrations. 

Bear in mind that large public gatherings can affect transportation arteries in the city.

• Monitor local media for updates and traffic advisories. 

International Financial Scams: See the  Department of State  and the  FBI  pages for information on scams.

Victims of Crime:  Report crimes to the  local police  at  112  and contact the  U.S. Embassy  at  +45 3341-7100  or  +45 3341-7400  for after-hours assistance. For non-life threatening situations, individuals in the greater Copenhagen area may dial 1813 to reach an urgent medical helpline. Local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes.

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

• help you find appropriate medical care
• assist you in reporting a crime to the police
• contact relatives or friends with your written consent
• explain the local criminal justice process in general terms
• provide a list of local attorneys
• provide our information on  victim’s compensation programs in the United States
• provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
• help you find accommodation and arrange flights home in cases of destitution
• replace a stolen or lost passport

Victim Compensation Program: Denmark has a program to provide financial compensation to victims who suffer serious injuries due to crime.

• A police report must be filed within 72 hours.
• Local police or the  Danish Criminal Injuries Compensation Board  can provide the forms to file for compensation.
• Processing time can vary from  one to three months  to receive compensation.
• More information about compensation payments to victims of serious crime is available at the  Compensation Board’s website.
• If you are victim of crime in Greenland or the Faroe Islands , please contact the Embassy at  +45 3341-7100  or  +45 3341-7400  (after hours) for further assistance.

Domestic Violence:  U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance. Domestic violence victims are also encouraged to file a police report with local law enforcement at 112.

Tourism:  The tourism industry is regulated and rules with regard to best practices and safety inspections are enforced. Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. This is especially true in Greenland – a semi-autonomous, self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Greenland is vast and remote, and the weather can be unpredictable, making it especially difficult for first responders to access areas. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance . 

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties:   You are subject to local laws . If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.

Furthermore,  some laws are also prosecutable in the U.S. , regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the  Department of Justice  website.

Arrest Notification:  If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our  webpage  for further information.

• Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
• Driving under the influence may lead to confiscation of your driver’s license and could land you immediately in jail.
• Possession of dangerous weapons, including pocketknives, may result in criminal penalties.
• Your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution if you break the law in the Kingdom of Denmark.

Danish Compulsory Military Service: All male citizens 18 years of age and resident in Denmark must participate in a military draft. Conscription periods vary from four to 12 months, according to specialization.

Greenland: Special Circumstances

Removal of Natural Resources:

• Greenland has  strict laws  regarding removal of natural resources, including any precious and semi-precious metals, stones, and gemstones. Check with local authorities before attempting to extract or export any of these materials.

Cruise Ship Travel: If you are considering travel on cruise ships near Greenland, you should:

• Be aware that search and rescue capabilities are restricted due to limited capacity and long distances between populated areas.
• Check the operational records and the experience of captains and crews operating vessels in Arctic waters when selecting cruises off the shores of Greenland.

Greenland by Land: Greenland’s landscape is vast and remote. Periods of darkness, extreme temperatures, and fast-changing weather are common.

• You should use experienced guides.
• Official permission is required  for travel into the huge Northeast Greenland National Park or for treks across the central ice fields. Check with your tour operator to make sure that the company has received the necessary permission for such trips.
• Persons unfamiliar with the area can become disoriented easily and risk long-term exposure to the elements.
• Greenland mountains are of moderate altitude but are technically difficult. You should be familiar with ascent and descent routes.
• Local authorities will rescue individuals in difficulty, but land search and rescue capabilities are limited and subject to weather restrictions.
• You may be billed for the cost of rescue services.
• For more information about traveling to Greenland please visit  Greenland Tourism .

Faith-Based Travelers:  See our following webpages for details:

• Faith-Based Travel Information
• International Religious Freedom Report  – see country reports
• Human Rights Report  – see country reports
• Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
• Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTI Travelers:  There are  no legal restrictions  on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTQI+ events in the Kingdom of Denmark.

See our  LGBTQI+ Travel Information  page and section six of our  Human Rights report  for further details.

Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance:  Danish law  prohibits discrimination  against persons with physical and mental disabilities in employment, education, and access to health care or other state services. In addition:

• Danish law mandates access to buildings, education, information, and communications for persons with disabilities.
• Public transportation can accommodate persons with disabilities, but many buildings and outdoor sites are not easily accessible for the disabled.
• Accessibility information is available at  Visit Denmark .

Students:  See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers:  See our travel tips for  Women Travelers .

Excellent medical facilities are widely available in Denmark. Hospitals are modern and fully equipped. Medical facilities in Greenland and the Faroe Islands are limited, and evacuation is required for serious illness or injury.

For emergency services in the Kingdom of Denmark, dial 112.

• Emergency medical treatment may be free of charge; however, the patient is charged for follow-up care.
• In Denmark, you must call in advance to be admitted to an emergency room for immediate treatment for nonlife-threatening emergencies. If you show up at an emergency room unannounced you may be turned away. Dial 1813 to speak to the national medical helpline, staffed by physicians and nurses, who will determine which emergency room or clinic you should go to for care and coordinate an appointment for you.
• Ambulance services are widely available throughout Denmark but are limited in Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

We do not pay medical bills.   Be aware that U.S. Medicare does not apply overseas.  

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See our webpage for more information on insurance coverage overseas. Visit the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.

We strongly recommend  supplemental insurance  to cover medical evacuation.

If traveling with  prescription medication , check with the  government of Denmark  to ensure the medication is legal in the Kingdom of Denmark. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. 

Vaccinations:  Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Further health information:

World Health Organization

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety:  Danish roads are of high quality and connect all areas of the country.

• Driving in the Kingdom of Denmark is on the right side of the road.
• Road signs use standard international symbols.
• Many urban streets have traffic lanes reserved for public transport only.
• Bicycles are widely used in Denmark, and bike lanes are very common.
• Bicycles have the right-of-way.  Many accidents occur when pedestrians and vehicles fail to give the right-of-way to bicycles.

Greenland has no established road system between towns.  Most domestic travel is by foot, boat, or air.

The majority of the  Faroe Islands  are interconnected by roads and tunnels, and boats. On the large islands even small hamlets are generally accessible by road. Travel on the smaller islands is mostly done on foot.

Traffic Laws:

• You must be 18 years of age to drive a car in the Kingdom of Denmark.
• Your U.S. state’s driver’s license is acceptable in the Kingdom of Denmark for up to 90 days.
• Long-term residents must obtain a valid Danish driver’s license.
• In Denmark, the speed limit is 50 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on open roads, and 130km/h on expressway, unless otherwise noted on traffic signs.
• You must use your seat belt  while driving in a vehicle.
• Children  between 3-12 years of age or under 36kg and/or 135 cm in height must be in a  car seat .
• Driving any vehicle, including a bicycle,  under the influence of alcohol or drugs  is considered a very serious offense. 
• It is  illegal  to make a  right turn on a red  light in the Kingdom of Denmark.
• It is  illegal  to use a  hand-held cell phone  while driving.
• Laws are strictly enforced and violations can result in  high fines  and  jail sentences .

Public Transportation: Denmark has an extensive and efficient public transportation system. Trains, buses, and ferries connect Copenhagen with other major cities in Denmark and with Norway, Sweden, Poland, and Germany. There are municipal bus services in large Greenlandic towns, but service times vary and are posted only in Danish and Greenlandic. Consider travel on foot or by cab.

See our  road safety page  for more information. Also, we suggest that you visit  Visit Denmark  and Denmark’s  Ministry of Transport  for more information.

Aviation Safety Oversight:  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of Denmark’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Denmark’s air carrier operations.  Further information may be found on the  FAA’s safety assessment page .

Maritime Travel:  Mariners planning travel to the Kingdom of Denmark should also check for  U.S. maritime advisories and alerts .  Information may also be posted to the  U.S. Coast Guard homeport website , and the  NGA broadcast warnings  (select “broadcast warnings”).

For additional travel information

• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
• See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
• Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .
• See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in Denmark .  For additional IPCA-related information, please see the  International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA )  report.

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Denmark to further re-open borders and ease travel advice

Effective 27 June, the Danish Government will implement a new model for opening the borders and easing travel advice for countries in the EU and Schengen area, as well as the UK. The model establishes a number of objective criteria, including a low number of infected persons, which will determine the countries for which the borders will be opened.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

After a long period with entry restrictions and advising against all non-essential travels, Denmark is now taking further steps in the re-opening process. The re-opening is dependent on countries meeting certain objective criteria. Specifically, countries must have a low number of infected persons and meet a criterion still in development regarding their testing regimes. The borders will be open to citizens of countries that meet the criteria. Similarly, the travel advice will be eased for countries that meet the criteria, provided the country does not have significant entry restrictions in place for Danish travellers.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Jeppe Kofod says:

“I am pleased that we are now able to take a significant step toward normalisation and that Danes can now travel to more countries in Europe. We are in a much better place in Denmark than we had dared hope just a short time ago. Therefore, we can now ease the travel advice in a way that opens for most of Europe, moving from an orange to yellow risk level in the travel advice. We are doing this according to a new model based on objective health data, which ensures an automated process – also in the event that we must roll back the advice due to new waves of infection. It is crucial that we do not put our extensive efforts to fight COVID-19 at risk. It must be safe and prudent to travel abroad, and we must minimise the risk of bringing infection back into Denmark from abroad. The idea is that Danes should be able to travel – but COVID-19 should not.” Minister for Justice Nick Hækkerup says:

“We are now opening the borders to many countries with whom we share close ties. This is good news for all of us, not least for those whose livelihood depends on cooperation between the EU countries. This is a major step,  taken with caution to ensure that Danes may feel safe and secure.” Minister for Health and Elderly Affairs Magnus Heunicke says:

“When we open the borders, it is absolutely essential that we do so in a responsible way. We have therefore developed a model that assesses each country on criteria relating to the current level of infection within the country. The epidemic is not over, and it is therefore important that we continue to closely monitor infections, including infection that comes in from abroad.”

The current entry restrictions will be replaced by a new model for opening the borders to the EU and Schengen area, as well as the UK, using objective criteria for the health situation in each country and guided by a principle of caution. A testing criterion currently under development by the authorities will also be implemented. For these countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark will revert to giving individual travel advice for each of these countries.

To be “open”, a country must have fewer than 20 infected persons per 100,000 inhabitants per week. Once a country is open, the threshold for changing the status to “quarantine country” will be 30 infected persons per 100,000 inhabitants. This policy is designed to prevent opening and closing because of minor fluctuations from week to week.  Requirements will also be set for the countries’ testing regimes. Statens Serum Institut will prepare a weekly table of countries classified respectively as “open” or “quarantine country”. 

The new model will take effect on Saturday, 27 June. A list of open and quarantine countries will be released on 25 June. Based on the selected criteria, however, it is already clear that the vast majority of countries in the EU and Schengen area, as well as the UK, will be open countries.  If the countries do not have significant entry restrictions on Danish travellers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark’s travel advice will assign the risk level “yellow” to all open countries. This means that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark will no longer advise against non-essential travel, but instead encourage travellers to exercise extra caution and keep up to date. All travellers are also encouraged to follow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark’s special travel advice for travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Danes returning home from travel to yellow countries will not be advised to stay home for 14 days after returning to Denmark. 

A special mechanism is being established for the Nordic countries. If a Nordic country does not meet the objective criteria for categorisation as “open”, the country will instead be subject to a regional scheme. In these cases, the Danish borders will be open for entry by persons residing in regions of the country that meet the criterion on the number of infected persons per week. Similarly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark’s travel advice will assign the risk level yellow to open regions and the risk level orange to quarantine regions.

There will still be a requirement of at least a 6-night stay for tourists entering Denmark, except for residents of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany, or Skåne, Halland or Blekinge in Sweden. If one of these regions is categorised as a quarantine region, residents will still be permitted entry to Denmark upon presentation of a negative test performed no later than 72 hours before entry.

Furthermore, a model is currently under development for a subsequent phase, in which the borders can be re-opened for tourists from certain third countries with a sufficiently developed testing regime, reliable reporting, and where the general handling of the pandemic is comparable with the efforts of European countries. 

Already on 27 June, however, the Government will expand certain worthy purposes, which currently only apply for EU and Schengen countries as well as the UK, to also apply for third countries. The expansion will cover boyfriends/girlfriends, grandparents and grandchildren, among others. However, it will be mandatory to present a negative test performed no later than 72 hours before entry into Denmark. Read the opening model fact sheet here .   Press contact – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark:   [email protected] , tel. (+45) 61 97 92 47

Press Contact – The Ministry of Justice:   Daniel Durst tel. (+45) 20 90 68 38, Christina Raabæk tel. (+45) 30 71 04 70

Press contact – The Ministry of Health:   [email protected] , tel. (+45) 21 32 47 27

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Exercise a high degree of caution in Denmark due to the threat of terrorism.

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Heightened threat of terrorism

Since the beginning of August 2023, there have been multiple incidents of public desecration of the Qur'an in Denmark. Violent extremists have since called for revenge against Denmark. The Danish Security and Intelligence Service currently assesses the threat of a terrorist attack at level 4 (significant) on a 5-step scale.

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places. Be particularly alert during public celebrations and demonstrations.

If you are in Denmark:

• expect enhanced security measures and an increased police presence at the border and in public places
• monitor local media for the most recent information
• follow the instructions of local authorities

Terrorism and extremism threat level – Danish Security and Intelligence Service

Petty crime (such as pickpocketing, luggage snatching and purse snatching) occurs in large cities, particularly during the tourist seasons (summer months and winter holiday season). The areas most affected include:

• tourist areas
• public transportation
• restaurants

Pickpockets and purse snatchers may work in teams. One person will distract the victim while another commits the robbery.

Be particularly alert in hotel lobbies and breakfast rooms because they attract professional, well-dressed thieves. These thieves blend in with the guests and target the bags and purses of distracted patrons.

Ensure that your personal belongings, including passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times.

Avoid poorly lit areas, particularly at night.

Gang-related crime

Gang-related violence can occur in Copenhagen, particularly in the neighbourhoods of:

Christiania

• Nørrebro
• Brønshøj
• Amager island

Violent confrontations between law enforcement authorities and organized crime have happened and could occur again.

On August 26, 2023, a fatal shooting linked to gang violence and the drug trade occurred in Freetown Christiania in Copenhagen. This was the fourth fatal shooting connected to the drug trade since 2020. Residents have declared an end to the previously tolerated drug trade in the area. If you are in Christiania, avoid areas where an open trade in illegal drugs takes place.

There is zero tolerance for photography in Christiania and tourists have become victims of assault and robbery after taking pictures. Don’t take pictures while you’re there. If you travel to this area, be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

There is a threat of terrorism in Europe. Terrorists have carried out attacks in several European cities and further attacks are likely.

Targets could include:

• government buildings, including schools
• places of worship
• airports and other transportation hubs and networks
• public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places. Be particularly vigilant if attending sporting events and during religious holidays and other public celebrations, as terrorists have used such occasions to mount attacks.

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service maintains a public alert system on terrorism. It communicates threat-level changes on its website and through local and social media.

Latest terror threat assessment - Danish Security and Intelligence Service

Demonstrations

Demonstrations occur from time to time in larger urban centres. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

• Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Road safety

Road conditions and road safety are excellent throughout the country.

Cyclists are numerous in Danish cities and often have right-of-way over pedestrians and automobiles.

If you’re driving, be sure to check bicycle lanes before turning right.

When crossing the street on foot, watch carefully for bicycle traffic.

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the Danish authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

• Schengen area

Denmark is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.

If you plan to stay in the Schengen area for a longer period of time, you will need a visa. You must contact the high commission or embassy of the country or countries you are travelling to and obtain the appropriate visa(s) prior to travel.

Useful links

• Foreign Representatives in Canada

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports

Temporary border controls

The Danish government has reintroduced internal border controls at certain border crossings. Canadians may be required to pass through immigration controls when entering Denmark, even if arriving from another Schengen area country.

Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period Business visa: not required Work visa: required Student visa: required

You must also show proof of sufficient funds for your stay.

Children and travel

Learn more about travelling with children .

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

• Global Measles Notice - 13 March, 2024
• COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

Yellow fever is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

• There is no risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

• Proof of vaccination is not required to enter this country.

Recommendation

• Vaccination is not recommended.

* It is important to note that country entry requirements may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a risk in some areas of this destination. It is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It is spread to humans by the bite of infected ticks or occasionally when unpasteurized milk products are consumed.

Travellers to areas where TBE is found may be at higher risk  during April to November, and the risk is highest for people who hike or camp in forested areas.

Protect yourself from tick bites . The vaccine is not available in Canada. It may be available in the destination you are travelling to.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

•  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
•  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
•  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

In this destination, rabies  may be present in some wildlife species, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. 

If you are bitten or scratched by an animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. 

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who will be working directly with wildlife. 

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

• Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
• Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
• Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

• Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
• Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
• Minimize exposure to insects
• Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

•   washing your hands often
• avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
• avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Medical services and facilities

Health care is excellent. Service is available throughout the country. Emergency medical treatment is provided free of charge, but patients must pay for follow-up care.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Transfer to a Canadian prison

Canada and Denmark are signatories to the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. This enables a Canadian imprisoned in Denmark to request a transfer to a Canadian prison to complete a sentence. The transfer requires the agreement of both Canadian and Denmark authorities.

This process can take a long time, and there is no guarantee that the transfer will be approved by either or both sides.

Identification

It’s illegal to cover your face in public places. Exempted purposes include protecting yourself against the weather or health reasons. Failure to comply can lead to a fine.

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect prison sentences or heavy fines.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in Denmark.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of Denmark, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements .

Travellers with dual citizenship

Compulsory military service

Male Danish citizens who reside in Denmark are subject to compulsory military service. Even if you’re a dual Canadian–Danish citizen, you may still be subject to this requirement.

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Denmark.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Denmark, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Danish court.

If you are in this situation:

• act as quickly as you can
• contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
• consult a lawyer in Canada and in Denmark to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
• report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

• List of Canadian Central Authorities for the Hague Convention
• International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
• Travelling with children
• The Hague Convention - Hague Conference on Private International Law
• Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
• Emergency Watch and Response Centre

You should carry an international driving permit.

You must be at least 18 years old to drive a car in Denmark.

Penalties for drinking and driving, as well as for speeding, are severe.

The use of mobile telephones while driving is illegal, unless the phone is fitted with a hands-free device.

Headlights must be used at all times.

• More about the International Driving Permit
• More information about driving in Denmark  - European Commission

The currency of Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK).

Some stores will add a surcharge to the total amount when payment is made with a foreign credit card.

If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. It includes sums in:

• banknotes and coins
• bearer negotiable instruments such as cheques, travellers’ cheques, promissory notes and money orders
• bonds, shares
• gold coins with a gold content of at least 90 %
• gold bars, nuggets or clumps with a gold content of at least 99.5 %
• any other convertible asset

This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country.

EU cash controls - European Commission

Flooding is a threat in coastal areas, even in areas protected by sea dikes.

Local services

Dial 112 for emergency assistance.

Consular assistance

Greenland, Faroe Islands

For emergency consular assistance, call the Embassy of Canada in Copenhagen and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.

If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

Learn more about consular services .

Risk Levels

  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

Introducing Denmark

About denmark.

• Images of Denmark
• History, language & culture
• Weather & geography
• Doing business & staying in touch

Plan your trip

• Travel to Denmark
• Where to stay

While you’re there

• Things to see & do
• Shopping & nightlife
• Food & drink
• Getting around

Before you go

• Passport & visa
• Public Holidays
• Money & duty free

Book your flights

• Billund Airport
• Copenhagen Airport

Denmark travel guide

Consistently ranked in the top three of the world's happiest nations, Denmark is a prosperous country with strong social benefits and low income inequality ratings.

Copenhagen, the capital, is a cool, cosmopolitan city whose debonair inhabitants foster an affable atmosphere more typical of a small town than capital city. Synonymous with bold architecture and cutting-edge design, Copenhagen is also a culinary pioneer. The city's cobbled streets and windswept squares harbour some of the best restaurants in the world, most notably Noma, the brilliant brainchild of Rene Redzepi.

The pedestrianised city centre of Copenhagen is a breeze to navigate – visitors can feel the pulse of the city in the Meatpacking District, rummage around the antique shops in the multicultural Nørrebro neighbourhood, embrace communal living in Freetown Christiania, and of course there is Nyhavn, best known for its quaint harbour, colourful merchants' houses and throbbing nightlife.

But there's more to Denmark than its cool capital. Zealand, the island on which Copenhagen sits, is also home to Roskilde – once the Viking capital of Denmark. Along with a soaring UNESCO-listed cathedral, there's a museum housing some of the best-preserved Viking ships ever uncovered and a smattering of pretty cafés, shops and galleries. Since 1971, the city also hosts the annual Roskilde Festival with all proceeds going directly to humanitarian and cultural causes.

Odense on the island of Funen is also a worthy diversion. The birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen (his yellow house on a cobbled street in the centre of Odense is now a poet museum), Odense is a cultural gem where you don’t have to wrestle with throngs of tourists.

To the north, the Jutland west coast stretches for more than 500km (311 miles) from the marshlands of South Jutland to drifting sand dunes and wide sandy beaches of North Jutland. Skagen, Denmark's northernmost town on the east coast of the Skagen Odde peninsula in the far north of Jutland, is a favourite holiday destination among Danish families who come to bask on golden beaches and watch scintillating Scandinavian sunsets. Life is blissful here, it is little wonder that Denmark is one of the world’s happiest countries.

43,098 sq km (16,640 sq miles).

5,773,664 (estimate 2019).

134 per sq km.

Copenhagen.

Constitutional monarchy.

King Frederik X since 2024.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen since June 2019.

Travel Advice

This travel advice page also covers the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:

• advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
• information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers

Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram . You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Denmark set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact Denmark’s embassy in the UK .

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for passengers entering Denmark, Greenland or the Faroe Islands.

Passport validity requirements

To travel to Denmark, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements .

To enter Denmark (and all Schengen countries) your passport must:

• have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive. Passports issued after 1 October 2018 are now valid for only 10 years, but for passports issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added if you renewed a passport early
• have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave

Contact Denmark’s embassy in the UK if your passport does not meet both these requirements.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document, or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Checks at border control

Make sure you get your passport stamped

If you’re a visitor, your passport must be stamped when you enter or leave the Schengen area (which includes Denmark). Border guards will use passport stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for stays in the Schengen area. If your passport was not stamped, border guards will presume you have overstayed the visa-free limit.

If your passport was not stamped, show evidence of when and where you entered or left the Schengen area (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport.

If you live in Denmark, read the Living in Denmark guide for passport stamping information.

At Danish border control, you may also need to:

• show a return or onward ticket
• prove that you have enough money for your stay – the amount varies depending on your accommodation

ID for travel from Denmark to Sweden

If you are travelling from Denmark to Sweden, see information on border control requirements .

Visa requirements

You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area (including Denmark) for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:

• as a tourist
• to visit family or friends
• to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
• for short-term studies or training

If you’re travelling to Denmark and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.

To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must meet the Danish government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you need with the Danish visa application service .

If you stay in Denmark with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.

Applying for a visa

Use the Danish visa application service to apply for a visa.

Visas for Greenland and the Faroe Islands

Greenland and the Faroe Islands are not members of the EU. You do not need a visa to enter for tourism. If you plan to live and work there, you must get a work and residence permit – apply for residence in Greenland or the Faroe Islands .

Vaccination requirements

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in:

• TravelHealthPro’s Denmark guide
• TravelHealthPro’s Faroe Islands guide
• TravelHealthPro’s Greenland guide

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Denmark. You can read more information about customs duties from the Danish government . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, including large amounts of cash and valuables .

You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food. Check the rules about taking food and drink into the EU on the European Commission website.

It is illegal to import whale products from Greenland or the Faroe islands into the UK or EU. You could be fined up to £5,000 or imprisoned.

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. You should remain vigilant at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .

Terrorism in Denmark

Terrorist attacks in Denmark cannot be ruled out.

Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners.

The authorities in Denmark have successfully disrupted a number of planned attacks and made a number of arrests.

Protecting your belongings

Crime levels are generally low, but pickpockets and bag-snatchers operate in crowded areas mainly around Copenhagen.

Thieves can use a variety of methods to distract you, particularly on crowded public transport. They sometimes also operate in hotel lobbies, cafes and restaurants.

Keep your personal belongings, including passports and money, safe. Keep an eye on luggage, including in the overhead baggage compartment, when travelling on trains to and from the airport.

Pickpocketing and bag-snatching is common in the following areas:

• the central station
• Nørreport Station
• the main shopping street, Strøget
• other areas popular with tourists such as Christiania, Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv
• inside Copenhagen Kastrup airport

You should take extra care in Christiania and Nørrebro, particularly late at night. There have been some instances of gang violence in these areas.

Laws and cultural differences

It’s illegal to wear any clothing that conceals your face in a public place in Denmark. There are legal exemptions – for example, face masks for health reasons. If you cover your face in public, you may get a fine of 1,000 krone (around £115). If you do it again, the fine can increase. The law applies to both residents and visitors.

Illegal drugs and prison sentences

Do not get involved with illegal drugs of any kind. Although Denmark is generally a liberal society, drug use is illegal and the Danish authorities enforce the law. You will not be treated more leniently than residents. Drug dealers can receive heavy sentences. If you are found with illegal drugs thought to be for personal consumption, you may get a fine or prison sentence.

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex relationships and marriage are legal in Denmark.

Read advice for LGBT+ travellers .

Transport risks

Public transport.

Within Copenhagen you can use the same ticket on the metro, bus, train and harbour bus. If you travel without a ticket, you may get a fine of up to 1,000 krone (around £115).

Road travel

You need a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) or a UK driving licence to drive in Denmark. The 1949 IDP is not accepted any more. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.

If you are planning to drive in Denmark, see information on driving abroad and read the RAC Denmark guide .

Be aware of the many cyclists present in Danish cities. Cyclists often have the right of way. Always check cycle lanes before turning right. Pedestrians also often have right of way to cross ahead of you if you are turning at traffic lights.

Driving a British car abroad

You may need a UK sticker to drive your car outside the UK. Since 2021, UK stickers have replaced GB stickers. Check the government guidance on displaying number plates for more information on what to do if you are driving outside the UK.

Bicycles and scooters

Many bicycle accidents occur when pedestrians do not give the right of way to bicycles. There are online guides in English on cycling in Denmark at Visit Copenhagen and the Danish Cyclists’ Federation (’Cyklistforbundet’).

Electric scooters are subject to road traffic rules. If you hire and use a scooter under the influence of alcohol, you could be prosecuted for drink-driving and you may be fined.

Arctic travel

Greenland is in the Arctic Circle, and most of it is very remote. Emergency medical assistance and search and rescue services are limited in these areas. See Arctic travel safety advice .

Travel between towns is by air, sea or dog-sled only. Arctic weather can, and does, affect travel, and you should be prepared for delays and cancellations.

There is limited tourist accommodation around the international airport in Kangerlussuaq. During busy periods or when there is travel disruption, there may be no beds available unless you have booked ahead.

Supply chains are limited and travel times are long. You should ensure you travel with sufficient prescription medication for all of your time in Greenland.

The Faroe Islands

Smaller roads may be unpaved and winding.

The weather can change quickly, and you should prepare appropriately for the activity you are planning.

Before you travel check that:

• your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
• you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance or medical assistance company promptly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

For more information read guidance on healthcare when travelling in Europe .

Vaccinations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip check:

• the latest information on vaccinations and health risks in TravelHealthPro’s Denmark guide, Greenland guide or Faroe Islands guide
• where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .

The NHS has information on whether you can take your medicine abroad .

Denmark does not recognise UK prescriptions. If you need medication, you should speak to a local pharmacist (‘Apotek’), who will be able to tell you if you need a prescription from a local GP.

Healthcare facilities in Denmark

FCDO has a list of English-speaking doctors in Denmark .

COVID-19 healthcare in Denmark

See COVID-19 testing and treatment information from the Danish government .

Health insurance cards

Apply for a free UK Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ) before leaving the UK. If you already have an EHIC , it will still be valid as long as it remains in date.

The GHIC or EHIC entitles you to state-provided medical treatment necessary during your trip. Any treatment provided is on the same terms as Danish nationals. If you do not have your card with you or you’ve lost it, contact the NHS Overseas Healthcare Team .

It’s important to take out appropriate travel insurance for your needs. A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance and you should have both before you travel. A GHIC or EHIC does not cover all health-related costs, for example, medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment and non-urgent treatment. Read more about what your travel insurance should cover .

GHIC and EHIC cover state healthcare only, not private treatment. You will be responsible for the cost of any treatment provided by a private doctor or private clinic.

If you’re living in Denmark, read more information on healthcare for residents .

No treatment will be refused, but an EHIC or GHIC will not cover the costs unless you are resident of a Nordic country, under the reciprocal agreement, or a resident of Denmark. You can find more details about medical assistance available during a temporary stay in Greenland .

You may also be required to cover the cost of medical evacuation.

Faroe Islands

You cannot use a GHIC or EHIC in the Faroe Islands because they are not EEA members. The UK has reciprocal agreements with the Faroe Islands, so British nationals can get the same medical treatment they would with a GHIC or EHIC . This arrangement is not a substitute for travel insurance.

If you travel to the Faroe Islands, you should still take your GHIC or EHIC with you. You’ll need to provide proof of identity and nationality, such as your UK passport.

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Denmark

Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police).

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans , including:

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

• finding English-speaking lawyers , funeral directors and translators and interpreters in Denmark
• dealing with a death in Denmark
• being arrested in Denmark
• getting help if you’re a victim of crime
• what to do if you’re in hospital
• if you’re affected by a crisis , such as a terrorist attack

Contacting FCDO

Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram . You can also sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.

You can also contact FCDO online .

Help abroad in an emergency

If you are in Denmark and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the British embassy in Copenhagen .

FCDO in London

You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)

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Risk information for British companies

The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.

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Local emergency contacts

Fire and rescue services, medical emergencies.

Call 112 or go to a hospital.

Call 112 or go to the local police station.

Advice levels

Exercise a high degree of caution in Denmark.

Exercise normal safety precautions in Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

• Denmark's terror  threat level is  'significant'. 
• There's a risk of terrorist attacks in Denmark. Terrorist attacks can occur at any time. Maintain high vigilance in public spaces and take official warnings seriously. Avoid crowds and be aware of your surroundings.
• Pickpockets often target people in tourist areas. Take care of your belongings, especially on public transport, at national landmarks, museums, railway stations and restaurants.
• Gang-related crime and civil unrest can happen in Copenhagen, especially in Christiania. There's a 'no photography' policy in Christiania. Travellers have been assaulted and robbed for taking photographs. Don't take photos in Christiania.

Full travel advice: Safety

• The standard of medical facilities is similar to Australia. Major hospitals are in Copenhagen, Aarhus and the Odense area.

Full travel advice: Health

• Penalties for all drug offences are severe. Even possession of small amounts can attract heavy fines, jail or immediate deportation.
• Penalties for vandalism, such as graffiti, may include fines, imprisonment or deportation.
• Penalties for drink driving or speeding may include heavy fines or jail. 

There are restrictions on flying drones in Denmark. Contact the  Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority  for more information and guidance on registration.

Full travel advice: Local laws

• Denmark is part of the  Schengen area . In some situations, this means you can enter Denmark without a visa. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Denmark for the latest details.
• Cycling-related accidents are the most common cause of injury among tourists in Copenhagen. Stay alert to cycle-only lanes.
• The currency is the Danish Krone (DKK).

Full travel advice: Travel

Local contacts

• The Consular Services Charter tells you what the Australian government can and can't do to help when you're overseas.
• For consular help, contact the Australian Embassy, Copenhagen .
• To stay up to date with local information, follow the Embassy's social media accounts.

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Terrorist attacks can occur at any time. In July 2022, a gunman at Field's Shopping Mall in Copenhagen killed 3 people and injured 7.

Denmark's  terror threat level  is set to 'significant' (level 4 of 5).

The Danish Government has security measures in place, including at airports and major train stations.

The threat of right-wing extremism is rising, and ISIL-inspired extremism continues to be a threat.

In the past few years, authorities have arrested several people suspected of planning terrorist attacks.

Terrorists are likely to keep planning attacks in Denmark.

Terrorists have staged attacks in several European cities. Targets have included:

• public transport and transport hubs
• sporting venues
• places of mass gathering, including those popular with travellers

To reduce your risks:

• be alert to possible threats, especially in public places
• report any suspicious activity or items to the police
• monitor local news
• take official warnings seriously
• follow advice from local authorities

If there's an attack, leave the affected area as soon as it's safe. Avoid the affected area in case of secondary attacks.

Terrorism is a threat worldwide. 

More information:

• Danish Security and Intelligence Service (English)

Violent crime

Serious crime is low.

There have been incidents of gang-related crime in Copenhagen, especially in Christiania and the Nørrebro/Nordvest area.

There's a strict 'no photography' policy in Christiania. Travellers have been  assaulted  and robbed for taking photographs. 

Petty crime

Pickpockets often target people in tourist areas, including hotel lobbies and public transport in and around Copenhagen.

Pickpockets and bag snatchers sometimes work together to target people.

Take care of your belongings, especially on public transport, at national landmarks, museums, railway stations and restaurants. Keep your passport in a safe place.

To protect yourself from crime:

• watch your belongings on buses and taxis, especially at night
• don't go out alone after dark or to isolated places, especially on foot
• always keep your vehicle and accommodation locked
• be alert to suspicious behaviour.

Cyber security 

You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you’re connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth. 

Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions, or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don't comment on local or political events on your social media. 

More information:  

Cyber security when travelling overseas  

Kidnapping can happen anywhere, anytime, including destinations that are typically at lower risk. The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it doesn't make payments or concessions to kidnappers. 

More information: 

Kidnapping  

Civil unrest and political tension

Demonstrations and large public gatherings are not common. However, they can turn violent.

Monitor the media and plan your travel to avoid affected areas.

If civil unrest affects the area you're in, follow the advice of local authorities.

• Demonstrations and civil unrest

Climate and natural disasters

Severe weather  can impact your travel. Monitor local media for updates.

Although Denmark is not prone to extreme weather or natural disasters, travellers to Greenland or the Faroe Islands should plan accordingly.

Some places in the Arctic are a long way from mobile coverage and help, including:

• search and rescue
• medical facilities.

Search and rescue teams in the region are highly skilled. However, help depends on the weather and sea conditions in an emergency. If you need assistance, you may have to wait a long time.

If you need to be rescued or evacuated in Greenland, the search and rescue operation could cost you thousands of dollars. Plan accordingly.

If severe weather affects the area you're visiting:

• confirm plans and activities with your tour operator or travel provider
• check the condition of buildings and facilities with local tour operators and hotels.

Register with the  Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System  to receive alerts on major disasters.

Tours and Adventure Activities

There are many adventure activities in Denmark. These include mountain biking, kite surfing and extreme watersports. 

There are many adventure activities in Greenland. These include hiking, fjord sailing and dog sledding. 

Polar bears have killed and injured travellers in Greenland. Don't approach Polar bears.

Faroe Islands

There are many adventure activities in the Faroe Islands. These include hiking, kayaking in the ocean, mountain biking, cliff jumping, surfing, rappelling, snorkelling, and speed boating.

Check you have everything you need for these activities, including the right equipment.

Ensure you're fit enough to do these activities.

To stay safe:

• follow local advice
• check weather forecasts
• always let people know where you're going.

The weather can be unpredictable, even during the summer months.

Check your travel insurance covers these activities. Include coverage for helicopter rescue and medical evacuation.

Tour operators don't always follow safety and maintenance standards.

 If you plan to do a tour or adventure activity:

• check if your travel insurance policy covers it
• ask about and insist on minimum safety requirements
• always use available safety gear, such as life jackets or seatbelts.

If proper safety equipment isn't available, use another provider.

Cruise Ship Travel:

Most of the areas in the Arctic, especially around Greenland, are uncharted and covered by ice. Search and rescue operations in Arctic waters may take several days to arrive and are unlikely to offer advanced life support.

Before you go on a  cruise , make sure you take steps to be prepared and reduce the risks of things going wrong.

• Travel to Antarctica and the Arctic
• Travel insurance

Get comprehensive  travel insurance  before you leave. 

Your policy must cover all overseas medical costs and medical evacuation. The Australian Government won't pay for these costs.

If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. This applies to everyone, no matter how healthy and fit you are.

If you're not insured, you may have to pay thousands of dollars up-front for medical care.

• what activities and care your policy covers
• that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away (including if stopovers on the way to your destination are covered)

Physical and mental health

Consider your physical and mental health before you travel, especially if you have an existing medical condition. 

See your doctor or travel clinic to:

• have a basic health check-up
• ask if your travel plans may affect your health
• plan any vaccinations you need

Do this at least 8 weeks before you leave.

If you have immediate concerns for your welfare  or the welfare of another Australian , call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your  nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate  to discuss counselling hotlines and services available in your location.

• General health advice
• Healthy holiday tips  (Healthdirect Australia)

Medications

Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia is available in other countries. Some may even be considered illegal or a controlled substance, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.

If you plan to bring medication, check if it's legal with the  Danish Medicines Agency .

Take enough legal medication for your trip.

Carry a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor stating:

• what the medication is
• your required dosage
• that it's for personal use.
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Health risks

Health risks in Denmark are broadly similar to those in Australia.

Health risks in the Arctic can include:

• dehydration
• severe sunburn
• snow blindness
• hypothermia

Medical care

The standard of medical facilities is similar to Australia. There are major hospitals in Copenhagen, Aarhus and the Odense area. English is widely spoken.

Australia doesn't have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Denmark.

Costs are similar to, or more than, private treatment in Australia.

Emergency hospital treatment is usually free, but you must pay the follow-up costs.

Medical services and facilities in Greenland and the Faroe Islands are limited. Evacuations can be required for serious illness or injury.

Make sure your travel insurance includes coverage for medical evacuations and hospital stays.

You're subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling.

If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our  Consular Services Charter . But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.

• Arrested Or Jailed Overseas

Penalties for drug possession, use or trafficking, even small amounts, include heavy fines and prison sentences.

• Carrying or using drugs

It's illegal to wear clothing which covers the face while in a public place. You'll be fined if you don't comply, and the fine increases for repeat offenders. The law applies to both residents and visitors.

Penalties for vandalism, such as graffiti, may include fines, jail and/or deportation.

Drink driving or speeding penalties may include heavy fines and/or jail. The legal limit is 0.5% blood alcohol and applies to the driver of any motorised vehicle. You may be banned from entering the  Schengen area  for up to 6 years if convicted.

Australian laws

Some Australian criminal laws still apply when you're overseas. If you break these laws, you may face prosecution in Australia.

Staying within the law and respecting customs

Dual nationals

Denmark recognises dual nationality.

Visas and border measures

Every country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. For specific information about the evidence you'll need to enter a foreign destination, check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering. 

Denmark is part of the  Schengen area ,  along with many other European countries, meaning you can enter Denmark without a visa in some situations.

In other situations, you'll need a visa.

Greenland and the Faroe Islands aren't part of the Schengen area or the EU. Entry to Greenland and the Faroe Islands without a visa is possible for  Visa-free countries .

Get a legible entry stamp on your passport when you enter the  Schengen area  for the first time.

Check the Schengen Convention before you travel.

Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Contact the nearest  embassy or consulate of Denmark  for details about visas, currency customs and quarantine rules.

Make sure you meet all entry and exit conditions. If you don't, the Australian Government can't help you.

Other formalities

There are sporadic border controls between Denmark and Germany. Border forces will only grant entry if you can present a valid passport.

If you're entering Denmark by boat, a valid passport is a requirement, even if you're entering from another Schengen country.

Make sure you:

• carry your passport when crossing borders, including within the  Schengen area
• monitor border conditions by checking local sources and asking transport providers directly.

Some countries won't let you enter unless your passport is valid for 6 months after you plan to leave that country. This can apply even if you're just transiting or stopping over.

Some foreign governments and airlines apply the rule inconsistently. You can receive conflicting advice from different sources.

You could end up stranded if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months.

The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport's expiry date before you travel. If you're not sure it'll be valid for long enough, consider getting a  new passport .

Lost or stolen passport

Your passport is a valuable document. It's attractive to people who may try to use your identity to commit crimes.

Some people may try to trick you into giving them your passport. Always keep it in a safe place.

If your passport is lost or stolen, tell the Australian Government as soon as possible:

• In Australia, contact the  Australian Passport Information Service .
• If you're overseas, contact the nearest  Australian embassy or consulate .

Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier 

Although Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender, we can’t guarantee that a passport showing 'X' in the sex field will be accepted for entry or transit by another country. Contact the nearest  embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination  before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers. 

LGBTI travellers  

The currency in Denmark is the Danish Krone (DKK).

Denmark is a member of the European Union (EU). If you travel between Denmark and any non-EU country, you must declare cash of over 10,000 euros (or equivalent). This covers all forms of currency, not only cash.

If you don't declare or give the wrong information on entry or exit, you'll need to pay a fine.

You don't need to declare cash if you're travelling to or from another EU country.

ATMs are common, and credit cards are accepted in most places.

Check if your credit card has 'chip and PIN' technology. Many hotels, restaurants and shops need this.

Travel to Greenland and the Faroe Islands

Travel to greenland.

Greenland has no serious security concerns, and the crime rate is low. However, the weather is extreme.

Flights can often be delayed or cancelled at short notice. You may need to remain in Greenland for some time.

There are no roads or railways between towns. Travel is by air, sea, ski, snowmobile or dogsled only.

Limited medical facilities are available in Greenland. Patients may be evacuated by helicopter to the capital or neighbouring Iceland for treatment.

Search and rescue response may come from many hundreds of kilometres away. They can only provide basic transport and medical care. Make sure you have accessible funds‎ and travel insurance ‎that cover your overseas medical costs, including hospitalisation and medical evacuation.

Travel to the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands have no serious security concerns, and the crime rate is low. However, the weather is extreme.

Flights can often be delayed or cancelled at short notice. You may need to remain in the Faroe Islands for some time.

Limited medical facilities are available in the Faroe Islands. Patients may be evacuated by helicopter to the capital, neighbouring Iceland, or Denmark for treatment.

Local travel

Driving permit.

To drive in Denmark, you'll need both:

• a valid Australian driver's licence
• an International Driving Permit (IDP).

You must get your IDP before leaving Australia.

• Driving or riding

Road travel

Always keep your headlights on.

Roads can be dangerous in winter because of ice. The use of winter tyres is recommended. Check local rules.

Cyclists are common.

When driving, check cycle lanes before turning. Cyclists often have the right of way.

Take care not to walk on cycle lanes. Look both ways before crossing one-way streets, as bicycle traffic is often allowed in both directions.

Get to know the local road rules before you drive or ride a vehicle.

Pedestrians and bicycles:

• bicycles are common
• many roads have bicycle pathways between the pedestrian footpath and the roadway, as well as bicycle traffic lights
• don't walk on these pathways. Cyclists travel fast and have the right of way
• accidents and injuries resulting from collisions between cyclists and pedestrians are common.

E-Scooters are common in larger cities:

• you don't need a driver's licence to ride them, but you must be over 15 years of age
• they mustn't be driven on pedestrian footpaths
• lights are required any time it is in operation
• you can't take passengers on E-Scooters
• it's mandatory to wear a helmet when riding an e-scooter.
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Plan your route ahead of time. Cycling is prohibited on motorways and some highways.

Cycling-related accidents are the most common cause of injury among foreigners visiting Denmark.

If renting a bicycle, familiarise yourself with Denmark's  cycling rules  before riding.

Helmets are recommended but not compulsory when riding a bicycle or electric bike with a 25km/h top speed. For e-bikes and electric scooters with a top speed above 25km/h, helmets are mandatory, and fines apply if you do not wear one.

• Cyklistforbundet (Danish Cyclists' Federation)
• Cycling in Copenhagen | International.kk.dk

Motorcycles

Check if your travel insurance policy covers you when using a motorbike, quad bike or similar vehicle.

Always wear a helmet.

Use only officially marked taxis.

Public transport

Public transport is efficient and of a high standard.

• Transport and getting around safely

Copenhagen is a hub for cruise travel to the Baltic and the Arctic regions.

Before you book a cruise, check the following:

• experience and reputation of cruise operators
• standard of onboard medical facilities.

You might be going somewhere far from search-and-rescue, evacuation and medical facilities.

Check your travel insurance covers you for the type of travel you're doing. Ensure it covers any pre-existing medical conditions.

• Going on a cruise

We don't provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.

Check  Denmark's air safety profile  with the Aviation Safety Network.

Emergencies

Depending on what you need, contact your:

• family and friends
• travel agent
• insurance provider

If not life-threatening, call +45 1813 to be referred to a hospital .

Call 114 or go to the local police station to report a crime. Always get a police report when you report a crime.

Your insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number.

Consular contacts

Read the Consular Services Charter for what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas.

Australian Embassy, Copenhagen

Dampfaergevej 26 2nd floor 2100 Copenhagen Ø DENMARK Phone: (+45) 7026 3676 Email:  [email protected] Website: denmark.embassy.gov.au Facebook: Australia in Denmark, Norway and Iceland X: @AusAmbDK

Check the Embassy website for details about opening hours and any temporary closures.

24-hour Consular Emergency Centre

In a consular emergency, if you can't contact an embassy, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on:

• +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
• 1300 555 135 in Australia

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Travel Health Advice for Denmark

Going to Denmark and want to know about the most recent travel health advice for Denmark? Find the latest travel health advice for Denmark from governments around the world, here.

General Travel Health Advice Information for Denmark

The decision to visit to Denmark is your choice and you are accountable for getting all the vaccination you are needed to have prior to your planned trip to Denmark.

The web content on this page is offered information only and gathered from travel advice and warnings for Denmark by authorities all over the world to their citizens.

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General Travel Health Advice for Denmark

Countless tourists make a journey to Denmark annually and these trips may be for a holiday, a business trip, or visiting friends and family members.

Whether you are travelling to Denmark for business, leisure or pleasure, the risks of travelling to Denmark are still applicable to you.

Like every other country, Denmark has its own environment, ways of operating and health associated issues you need to be familiar with.

When you travel to Denmark, your risks are not just related to health as well as being vaccinated. You can be in danger for:

• infections as well as diseases.
• injuries caused by being in an accident.
• diseases carried in the food and water.
• bites from animals or bugs.
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).

Please keep in mind not all medication available over-the-counter or by prescription in your home country is readily obtainable in Denmark. Some medication may also be considered illegal or a controlled substance in Denmark, even if prescribed by your medical professional in your country.

If you think to bring medication, check if it’s legal in Denmark. Take adequate legal medication for your journey.

In many situations, you can’t mail or courier medication from your home country to Denmark.

Take a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor stating what the medicine is, just how much you’ll take and that it’s for personal usage.

Travel Tips and Advice for Denmark

To ensure you have a happy and safe whilst taking a trip in Denmark, below are some travel guidelines and advice.

Before You Travel to Denmark:

Planning a journey to Denmark can take a great deal of your time for plenty of tasks including booking the flight tickets, booked holiday accommodation to stay and arranged all your travel visas. It is not surprising that, a lot of travellers leave checking travel health advice for Denmark to the eleventh hour.

Nonetheless, it is very important you must try and plan to see a travel doctor or travel clinic at least six to eight weeks prior to you leave to get general health advice, get immunisation boosters (including those you must have had as a kid), vaccination suggestions for Denmark. Please note, some countries will refuse entry if you have not had the correct inoculations before leaving.

It is also a good idea to make sure you pack your regular medications and have them in their original product packaging with the label. If you are taking any kind of prescribed medications, then a letter from your doctor outlining all the medications you are currently taking and check to ensure the Denmark or any country you are travelling through will permit your medication as some medicines might be prohibited overseas.

Visiting Friends or Relatives in Denmark

If you are travelling to Denmark to see your family or friends, you have to bear in mind that any kind of immunity you had for Denmark will be lost gradually over time. Your friends and loved ones are usually at a higher risk for some diseases due to the fact that they usually remain longer than travelers, consume the local food in people’s homes and might neglect to take added preventative measure such as avoiding insect bites as typical visitors would certainly.

Since you have a greater risk of falling victim to an illness when visiting friends or relatives in Denmark, it is essential to consult your travel doctor and gain correct guidance for Denmark, just as a normal visitor would.

Travel insurance policy for Denmark

Health cover is one of the major reasons travellers obtain travel insurance policy. It will not avoid you getting sick or injured, though it can stop you being affected financially. Medical assistance overseas can be really expensive.

You must shell out for all medical care you get overseas. You can not expect to get free or subsidised care through your Denmark’s public health system, like you would in your home country.

If you can not pay, local authorities could detain you. The government from your home country can not pay you medical bill for you, loan you money or get you out of jail.

You need travel insurance coverage for travelling to Denmark . You also need to ensure you choose a policy that is right for you.

Read through the small print of your travel insurance policy.

Declare all pre-existing conditions to your travel insurance provider upfront. If you do not, you might invalidate your travel insurance coverage.

Inform your travel insurance provider the activities you plan to do, prior to you go. Many common activities like winter sports are left out in basic policies. You may require to pay extra.

Check if you have complimentary credit card travel insurance. Some cards include travel insurance cover. However, they usually have various conditions than paid policies. Be aware of the differences.

If you’re visiting Denmark from a country that has a reciprocatory health care agreement, you still require travel medical insurance. Agreements are limited in what they’ll will cover.

If you have an incurable disease, you might not have the ability to obtain standard travel insurance. Nonetheless you might be able to find a specialised insurance firm that covers you for health, accidents or property problems unrelated to your illness. Talk with your insurance firm to find out.

Discover more about getting international travel insurance coverage for Denmark prior to you go.

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