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| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | 1/2 | No/3 | No | | Australian | Yes | No | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No | Yes | | USA | 2 | No | Yes | | OtherEU | 1/2 | No | No | | Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
Note: Denmark is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use this Guide.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for three months after the last day of stay required by all except the following:
(a)1. 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 three months.
Note: 2. For nationals of EU countries and the USA, passports need to be valid for duration of stay.
VISAS: Required by all except the following for stays of up to three months:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda (provided holding a British Dependent Territories passport), Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong King (SAR), Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.
Note: 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 two 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’.
Airport transit: Passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours may 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 or residents in possession of the above, with permission to return at least three months after transiting Denmark), 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).
Types of visa and cost: 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. All visas cost between £15 and £32 depending on type of visa and length of stay. Visa fees are non-refundable and payable on submission of the visa application.
Note: (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. Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for details; see Contact Addresses section.
Validity: Validity depends on type of visa, nationality and purpose of visit. For further information, contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. Transit visas are valid for 24 hours.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. 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).
Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) One completed application form. (c) One passport-size colour photograph. (d) Fee. (e) Proof of purpose of visit, whether a letter from relatives or a hotel reservation (e-mails not accepted). (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 the visa is to be returned by post.
Working days required: Normally same day for UK residents; two weeks for postal applications and six to eight weeks for others. Applicants are, however, advised to allow plenty of time.
Temporary residence: Persons wishing to stay in Denmark for more than three months should make their application in their home country well in advance of their intended date of departure.
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