Denmark Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Denmark: schengen area for up to 90 days within 180. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Denmark visa at a glance
- Policy
- Schengen area
- Length of stay
- 90 days within 180
- Cost
- Free (ETIAS €20 once active)
- Passport
- Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
- Official source
- travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Schengen visa-free (Greenland and Faroe Islands have different rules).
Schengen 90 days visa-free (UK/US/EU).
Customs allowances
200 cigarettes, 1L spirits + 2L wine from outside EU.
Prohibited items
Strict drug laws – Christiania is not a legal grey zone. Weapons including knives over 7cm prohibited.
Frequently asked questions about Denmark visas
Do I need a visa to visit Denmark?
Schengen area applies for Denmark: Schengen visa-free (Greenland and Faroe Islands have different rules).
How much does a Denmark visa cost?
Entry to Denmark is free under the current schengen area policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Denmark?
The standard schengen area allows 90 days within 180 per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Denmark require?
Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
Where do I apply for a Denmark visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.