Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Denmark is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen
Agreement.
Passports valid for 3 months after the last day of stay
required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of
Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden in possession of
identification papers (eg driver’s licence or identity card)
provided travelling entirely within Scandinavia;
(b) 1.
nationals of other EU countries holding a valid national
ID card and holders of a Gibraltar Identity Card issued to
British Citizens or British Dependent Citizens for tourist
visits of up to 3 months.
2. For nationals of EU countries and the USA,
passports need to be valid for duration of stay.
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 3
months:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart
above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda
(provided holding a British Dependent Territories passport),
Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras,
Hong King (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of),
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia,
Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama,
Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and
Venezuela.
3. (a) Holders of the following also do not
require a visa: ‘British Citizen’ passports with the
endorsement ‘Holder has the right to re-admission’ or ‘Holder
is entitled to re-admission to the United Kingdom’ or ‘Holder
has the right to abode in the United Kingdom’, provided
holders of such passports have not stayed outside the UK for
more than 2 years (including the expected stay in Denmark);
‘British Dependent Territories Citizen’ passports issued to
persons with the right of abode in Gibraltar. (b) Holders of
the following do require a visa: ‘British Protected
Persons’ passports or passports endorsed ‘holder is subject to
control under the Immigration Act 1971’.
Passengers continuing their journey by the same or first
connecting aircraft within 24 hours do not require a
transit visa, provided holding valid onward or return
documentation and not leaving the airport. Nationals of the
following countries always need a visa, even if
transiting by the same aircraft: Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Congo (Dem. Rep.), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India (not
required for Indian nationals in possession of a valid visa to
an EU or EEA country, USA or Canada), Iran, Iraq, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka (the above list is subject to
changes; please check with the Embassy or Consular section at
Embassy).
Tourist, Business, Transit and Airport
Transit. A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa,
is issued for tourist, business and private visits. Visa fees
are payable in cash (exact money only) or cheque supported by
a cheque card. Visa fees are non-refundable and payable on
submission of the visa application.
(a) Prices change with the prevalent exchange rate, so
visitors are advised to check the exact price before applying.
(b) Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s
passport and the original marriage certificate are produced),
and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas
free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details).
Validity depends on type of visa, nationality and purpose
of visit; for further information contact the nearest
Consulate (or consular section of Embassy). Transit visas are
valid for 24 hours.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Applications should be made in person. Travellers
visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the
Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one
Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country
chosen as the main destination or the country they will
enter first (if they have no main destination).
(a) Valid passport. (b) 1 completed application form. (c) 1
passport-size photograph. (d) Fee. (e) Proof of purpose of
visit, whether a letter from relatives or a hotel
reservation.(f) For business trips, the original confirmation
from the business contact in Denmark. (g) Evidence of
sufficient funds for duration of stay. (h) A prepaid and
self-addressed envelope if you want the visa returned by post.
2 weeks for postal
applications. 6-8 weeks for others.
Persons wishing to stay in Denmark for more than 3 months
should make their application in their home country
well in advance of their intended date of departure.
Vesterbrogade 6 D, DK-1620 Copenhagen V, Denmark
Tel:
3311 1415. Fax: 3393 1416.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dt.dk/ or http://www.visitdenmark.com/
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Gammel Kongevej 1,
DK-1610 Copenhagen V, Denmark
Tel: 3325 7400. Fax: 3325
7410.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.woco.dk/
Diabetic diets are catered for at many restaurants.
Medical facilities in Denmark are excellent.
The
telephone number for emergencies is 112. Local tourist offices
will tell visitors where to contact a doctor or dentist.
Copenhagen has an emergency dental service outside office
hours; fees are paid in cash.
Only medicine prescribed by
Danish or other Scandinavian doctors can be dispensed at a
chemist (Apotek).
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Mar 28 Maundy
Thursday. Mar 29 Good Friday. Apr 1 Easter
Monday. Apr 26 General Prayer Day. May 9
Ascension Day. May 20 Whit Monday. Jun 5
Constitution Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26
Boxing Day. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Apr 17
Maundy Thursday. Apr 18 Good Friday. Apr 21
Easter Monday. May 16 General Prayer Day. May 29
Ascension Day. Jun 5 Constitution Day. Jun 9
Whit Monday. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26
Boxing Day.
Destination Guide – Denmark
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Note
Passports
Note
Visas
Note
Airport transit
Types of visa and cost
Note
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
Note
Health care
Public Holidays
| British | 1 | no/3 | no |
| Australian | yes | no | yes |
| Canadian | yes | no | yes |
| USA | 2 | no | yes |
| Other EU | 1/2 | no | no |
| Japanese | yes | no | yes |
| Danmarks Turistra (Danish Tourist Board) |
| Wonderful Copenhagen |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | no | no |
| Malaria | no | no |
| Food and Drink | no | n/a |