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What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entry rules

Entry requirements depend on the country of departure, according to Denmark’s classification of risk areas.

Children below 15 years are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.

Document checklist:

Travellers must provide all the following documents:

Proof of vaccination. Validity:

You were vaccinated with the second dose in a vaccination course that requires two doses no more than 270 days ago.
You were vaccinated with one dose in a vaccination course that requires only a single dose at least 14 days and no more than 284 days ago.
You have been revaccinated with the second or third dose.

Accepted vaccines: vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty), Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), Moderna, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Novavax (Nuvaxovid), Covishield, Covaxin, Sinovac and Sinopharm.

Or

Proof of recovery. Validity: 180 days.

Or

Negative result to a pre-departure molecular test (valid 72 hours) or rapid antigen test (valid 48 hours).

Important! All unvaccinated travellers, coming from COVID-19 risk countries and high-risk countries, must take a test within 24 hours after entry. This also applies even if they have taken a test before entry.

Learn more:

FAQ: Testing and isolation requirements after entry into Denmark

What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?

Travelling abroad

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel advice offers non-binding guidance on travel rules and restrictions. It is ultimately your own decision whether you choose to travel.

We advise you to be alert and stay updated on the travel advice for the country that you plan to visit or transit in, as this can change with short notice depending on risks to security and safety such as terrorism, war/conflict, social unrest, and natural disasters. You should always follow the local authorities’ instructions.

Persons entering Denmark may be subject to mandatory testing and isolation. Read more about legal requirements upon entry.

Read the travel advice for your country of interest (in Danish): Rejsevejledninger (um.dk).

Rules for travelling to Denmark

Use the rules for travelling to Denmark’s guide to find out which rules apply when you enter Denmark.

Please note, that the guide is indicative and provides a general overview over the current rules for entry into to Denmark.

Please make sure to keep yourself regularly updated as restrictions and requirements for test or isolation may change.

May I transit this country?

YES

General measures

Information and general rules on the situation in Denmark are available on the official website on COVID-19 information.

End of restrictions in Denmark

From 1 February 2022 there are no longer COVID-19 restrictions in Denmark. There will continue to be recommendations for the use of face masks and corona passport for an example at hospitals and in elderly care.

It is also still possible for private businesses and private cultural institutions as well as associations etc. to make demands for e.g. corona passport or the use of a face mask /shield.

There is a general recommendation that organizers of activities where many people are standing together indoors at the same time, and where there may therefore be a particularly high risk of the spread of infection, are considering taking steps to minimize the risk of infection in February. This can be done by the organizer encouraging or facilitating that the participants are tested or that there is an increased distance at the event.
It is still possible for private businesses and private cultural institutions as well as associations etc. to make demands for e.g. corona passport or the use of a face mask/shield.
It is also important to follow the Danish Health Authority's general advice on preventing infection and think about them in everything you do both at home and in the public space.Read the Danish Health Authority's general advice on infection prevention (sst.dk).

Use of facemasks

The use of facemasks is recommended in some places, for example at hospitals and in elderly care.

Physical Distancing

It is recommended to keep a safety distance whenever possible.

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

There is no limit to how many people can gather outdoors.
There is a participation limit of 1,500 people indoors separated in three sections of maximum 500 people in the following places:
- Cinemas
- Venues and rooms where concerts, art performances, screenings, big screen events, conferences, lectures, and the like are held.
- Indoor sporting events with paying spectators or spectators who are offered free tickets, which would normally be offered for sale.
- Spectators must essentially be seated.

Safety measures for public transportation

There are no restrictions on public transport or driving tests. However, the Danish airports continue to require air travellers to wear face masks or shield to comply with the common European guidelines issued by the European Aviation Safety Organization EASA. In addition, you should check with your airline if they require you to wear a face mask on board the aircraft.

You should not travel by public transport if you are ill or suspected of being infected.

Places of worship

OPEN

OPEN

There are no longer restrictions on services/Friday prayers, religious acts (baptisms, weddings and funerals etc.) as well as congregational events.

There is a general recommendation that organizers of activities where many people are standing together indoors at the same time, and where there may therefore be a particularly high risk of the spread of infection, are considering taking steps to minimize the risk of infection in February. This can be done by the organizer encouraging or facilitating that the participants are tested or that there is an increased distance at the event.
It is also important to follow the Danish Health Authority's general advice on preventing infection and think about them in everything you do both at home and in the public space. Read the Danish Health Authority's general advice on infection prevention (sst.dk).

Quarantine

If you enter Denmark from an EU and / or Schengen country or COVID-19 risk country, there is no requirement for isolation after entry.

If you are entering from a COVID-19 high-risk country, you must self-isolate after entry unless you are fully vaccinated or previously infected. You must isolate yourself for 10 days but may break the isolation with a negative PCR test taken at the earliest on the sixth day after the time of entry.

Learn more:

Country categories

Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops

OPEN

OPEN

There are no longer any restrictions for grocery stores, shops, and shopping centers.

Tourist accommodations

OPEN

OPEN

Catering establishments

OPEN

OPEN

There are no longer any restrictions on cafes, restaurants, and bars.

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions

OPEN

OPEN

There are no longer any restrictions in the field of culture, sports, leisure, associations nightlife and clubs. However, there is a general recommendation that organizers of activities where many people are standing together indoors at the same time, and where there may therefore be a particularly high risk of the spread of infection, are considering taking steps to minimize the risk of infection in February. This can be done by the organizer encouraging or facilitating that the participants are tested or that there is an increased distance at the event.

Personal care services

OPEN

OPEN

There are no longer any restrictions if you are going for a massage, haircut, tattoo etc.

Outdoors areas and beaches

OPEN

OPEN

Health protocols for tourism services and tourists

It is recommended that hospitals, if it is possible, continues to require visitors to use facemask and corona passport to protect the elderly and vulnerable (except children under 15, guardians, personal representatives, lawyers, and other visitors who can’t live up to the requirement of health reasons, etc.).

Patients without symptoms are recommended to be tested in the following situations (regardless of vaccination status and only if they are over 12 years old) - also applies to co-admitted relatives:
- Prior to emergency hospitalizations and hospitalizations with an expected duration of more than 24 hours
- In connection with outpatient procedures at a hospital which poses a special risk
- Prior to moving into institutions

Other measures

Nursery and kindergarten

From 1 February 2022 there are no longer any restrictions on day care, but several recommendations apply to prevent infection.
When there is an infection in the day care, etc., children and staff who are contacts with the infected person should not be sent home / self-isolate unless they have symptoms of COVID-19.
For children from the age of three and adults, it is recommended as another contact to be tested with a rapid test or self-test three days after the infected person has been tested positive for COVID-19. A positive rapid or self-test must be followed by a PCR test.
If it is less than 12 weeks since you were tested positive for COVID-19, you do not need to be tested as you can still test positive during this period. In case of symptoms, isolation and testing are always recommended.
Staff are encouraged to get tested twice a week. This also applies to staff who have been vaccinated or previously infected. The call does not apply to staff who should not be tested for health reasons or staff who have been infected within the last 12 weeks.
A sharper focus is encouraged on complying with the recommendations in the Danish Health Authority's general guidelines on the prevention and management of the spread of COVID-19.

Schools

There are no restrictions from February 1, but there are several recommendations to prevent infection.
People with symptoms of COVID-19 are advised to self-isolate and be PCR-tested as soon as possible.
Pupils with symptoms of COVID-19 should be kept separate from the other students and staff until they can be picked up or sent home.
Other contacts to infected persons at schools are not recommended to be sent home but must be tested. As other contact it is recommended to be tested with a rapid test or self-test on day three after the infected person's test time. Other contacts that have been infected within the past 12 weeks are exempt from the call for testing.
Pupils from 1st grade and staff are encouraged to be tested twice a week. This also applies to students and staff who have been vaccinated or previously infected - but not if you have been infected within the last 12 weeks.
It is encouraged to follow the Danish Health Authority's general advice and good hygiene.
It is recommended that the use of face mask and shield for staff be allowed locally in some situations.

Education

There are no longer any restrictions for educational institutions, but there are several recommendations to prevent infection. Other contacts to infected persons at the educational institution are not recommended to be sent home but must be tested. As other contact it is recommended to be tested with a rapid test or self-test on day three after the infected person's test time.
Other contacts that have been infected within the past 12 weeks are exempt from the call for testing.
It is recommended that staff in some situations be allowed to wear facemask or shield.
There is a general recommendation to follow the Danish Health Authority's good advice on preventing the spread of infection with COVID-19

Social facilities and nursing homes

There are no longer any restrictions in the social and elderly area.
Thus, there are no longer a requirement for corona passport for visitors etc. and requirements for the use of face mask or shield for visitors, etc. and employees on social services, etc.
If possible, it is urged to continue arrangements for the display of corona passport and for the use of face mask/shield in nursing homes and social services with vulnerable residents/users.
It is also urged with a continued focus on the test effort in relation to employees in the elderly care and on social services as well as visitors to nursing homes and social services.
It is also important to follow the Danish Health Authority's general advice on preventing infection and think about them in everything you do both at home and in the public space.

People who physically attend work

There are no longer any recommendations to work from home in either public or private workplaces.
Public and private employers are encouraged to continuously assess the situation and arrange the workplaces according to local infection conditions and the physical conditions in the workplace.
There are special recommendations for testing staff in the elderly care as well as employees in day care, etc., primary school, etc. as well as in youth and adult education.

Prisons and detentions centers

There are no restrictions on prisons and detention centers.

Learn more:

General guidance (Danish Health Authority)

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Useful Info for tourists

Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your destination at: The Schengen visa

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21.01.2022

EU Digital COVID Certificates

Information on ‘EU Digital COVID Certificates’ issued in DENMARK

Important: In Denmark, the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) or a corona passport is required to access public spaces, such as bars and restaurants, museums, swimming pools, large events, etc. Please, consult the measures section for further details. Travellers are strongly advised to always carry relevant certificates.

The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citizens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in charge of issuing the certificate.

The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result. Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination.

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Document checklist:

Travellers must provide all the following documents:

Proof of recovery. Validity: 180 days.

Or

Negative result to a pre-departure molecular test (valid 72 hours) or rapid antigen test (valid 48 hours).

Entry rules

Entry requirements depend on the country of departure, according to Denmark’s classification of risk areas. Denmark classifies countries as countries with COVID-19 variants of concern, EU/Schengen countries, COVID-19 risk countries and COVID-19 high-risk countries.

Children below 15 years are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

All travellers aged 15 and older can enter Denmark if their ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ contains one of the following:

Proof of full vaccination. Accepted vaccines: vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Comirnaty (BioNTech and Pfizer), Spikevax (Moderna), Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca), Janssen.
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. Validity: 180 days.

In addition, a Negative result to a pre-departure molecular test (valid 72 hours) or rapid antigen test (valid 48 hours).

Important: Denmark identifies the following countries as countries able to document their vaccination with the EU Digital Certificate, meaning with a vaccination certificate, which Denmark considers equal to the EU’s digital COVID-19 certificate: Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, Moldova, Morocco, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Panama, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and United Kingdom.

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

Documents equivalent to the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) in English are also accepted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for the EUDCC.

Important: Denmark identifies the following countries as countries able to document their vaccination with the EU Digital Certificate, meaning with a vaccination certificate, which Denmark considers equal to the EU’s digital COVID-19 certificate: Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, Moldova, Morocco, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Panama, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and United Kingdom.

Travellers who cannot provide any of these documents must be tested within 24 hours after entering Denmark.

Learn more:

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entry rules

Entry requirements depend on the country of departure, according to Denmark’s classification of risk areas. Denmark classifies countries as countries with COVID-19 variants of concern, EU/Schengen countries, COVID-19 risk countries and COVID-19 high-risk countries.

Children below 15 years are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.

Document checklist:

Travellers must provide all the following documents:

Proof of recovery. Validity: 180 days.

Or

Negative result to a pre-departure molecular test (valid 72 hours) or rapid antigen test (valid 48 hours).

Learn more:

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

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You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.

You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens.

What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?

Denmark confirms that the Danish corona passport is accepted and valid in all EU and Schengen countries to document vaccination, test results or recovery. Denmark advises travellers to always check the local travel rules in force at your destination.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel offers non-binding guidance on travel rules and restrictions. It is ultimately your own decision whether to travel or not. Travellers are advised to be alert and updated on the travel advice for the country they plan to visit or transit in, as this can change with short notice. Please, always follow your destination local authorities’ instructions.

Travellers returning to Denmark may be subject to mandatory testing and isolation.

Based upon the European colour codes for countries, the Danish Ministry of Foreign affairs advises the following:

If you travel to a ‘green’country or region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises you to use your common sense and pay attention in the same way as you would in Denmark.
If you travel to a ‘yellow’country or region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises you to be extra careful.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all but necessary travels to an ‘orange’ country or region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travels to a ‘red’ country or region.

Find out more:

The websites of the Danish embassies (Danish only)

Legal requirements upon entry

Rejsevejledninger (um.dk)

May I transit this country?

YES

You are allowed to travel through Denmark if you have a worthy purpose outside of Denmark and your travel through Denmark is a part of the natural route. This also applies if you are returning to your home country or country of residency.

When you transit through Denmark, you should have documentation ready that proves that Denmark is a part of your journey to your home.

If you travel through Denmark as part of a transit journey, you are exempt from the test requirement at entry, as long as you leave Denmark within 24 hours.

General measures

Information and general rules on the situation in Denmark are available on the official website on COVID-19 information.

Important: In Denmark, the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) is required to access the following public spaces:

Public transport (intercity, intercity light rails, long-distance buses)
Higher education, youth and adult education and language centres
Cultural activities, attractions, swimming baths and gyms
Restaurants, cafes and bars
Service professions (tattooists, piercing, spas, etc.)

To be valid, the EUDCC must contain one of the following;

Proof of full vaccination. Accepted vaccines: vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Comirnaty (BioNTech and Pfizer), Spikevax (Moderna), Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca), Janssen.
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. Validity: 180 days.
Negative result to a pre-departure molecular test (valid 72 hours) or rapid antigen test (valid 48 hours).

Citizens of countries that do not issue the EUDCC should provide equivalent certificates in English.

Travelers are strongly advised to always carry relevant certificates.

Use of facemasks

The use of facemasks is mandatory in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, including public transport.

Physical Distancing

It is recommended to keep a safety distance whenever possible.

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

There is no limit to how many people can gather outdoors.
There is a participation limit of 1,500 people indoors separated in three sections of maximum 500 people in the following places:
- Cinemas
- Venues and rooms where concerts, art performances, screenings, big screen events, conferences, lectures, and the like are held.
- Indoor sporting events with paying spectators or spectators who are offered free tickets, which would normally be offered for sale.
- Spectators must essentially be seated.

Safety measures for public transportation

In all forms of public transport (intercity, intercity light rail and long-distance buses), facemasks are mandatory. Also, in intercity you must present an EUDCC as well as seat reservation.

In all forms of public transport (as well as in taxis and ferries), facemasks are mandatory. Also, social distance should be maintained as much as possible, as well as ventilation and disinfection.

Places of worship

OPEN

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

Religious activities and services can be carried out inside and outside places of worship, provided they adhere to strict health protocols. Please note that if there are more than 100 spectators/participants at an indoor event or more than 1,000 spectators/participants at an outdoor event, you must present a EUDCC to attend parish events, church services and religious ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

It is compulsory to:

Wear a facemask, except when sitting down.

Quarantine

If you enter Denmark from an EU and / or Schengen country or COVID-19 risk country, there is no requirement for isolation after entry.

If you are entering from a COVID-19 high-risk country, you must self-isolate after entry unless you are fully vaccinated or previously infected. You must isolate yourself for 10 days but may break the isolation with a negative PCR test taken at the earliest on the sixth day after the time of entry.

Learn more:

FAQ: Testing and isolation requirements after entry into Denmark

Country categories

Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops

OPEN

OPEN

All stores and shopping centres are open. You must keep a safe distance when shopping and wear a facemask in grocery stores, shops, and shopping centres. In some shops, you may be required to present an EUDCC as businesses are allowed to make their own requirements. Alcohol must not be sold between 10 PM and 5 AM.

Tourist accommodations

OPEN

OPEN

Catering establishments

OPEN

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

At restaurants, cafés and bars, you must present a EUDCC. Facemasks must be worn when not seated. All restaurants, cafés and bars must be closed from 11 PM to 5 AM. No alcohol served or sold after 10 PM until 5 AM.

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions

OPEN

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

Museums, cinemas, art galleries, amusement parks, libraries, music schools, etc. are open. You must present an EUDCC to access the facilities.

The following remains closed:

Arcades, casinos, play centers and water parks, trade fairs, rooms used for rent for parties such as weddings, confirmations, birthdays and other private anniversaries.
Rooms and venues where concerts and other cultural events are held with standing audiences.

Discos and nightclubs are closed. Bars must close at 11 PM. Consumption of alcohol in buses is prohibited. Operators must communicate this with signs.

Personal care services

OPEN

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

EUDCC is required if you are going for a massage, haircut, tattoo etc. You must always wear a facemask.

Outdoors areas and beaches

OPEN

OPEN

Health protocols for tourism services and tourists

EUDCC is required to visit the health sector such as hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. You must always wear a facemask.

Other measures

Education

EUDCC is required at educational institutions such as universities, youth education and language schools. Students and visitors must wear facemasks indoor when moving around or residing in common areas.

Social facilities and nursing homes

At social services, nursing homes etc. a EUDCC is required for visitors aged 15 and over.
Guardians, personal representatives, lawyers, etc. is exempt.
In addition, it is possible for the institution to dispense with the requirement in special cases.
At social services and nursing homes etc. requirements for facemask are reintroduced for visitors and employees. The requirement applies in common rooms to which the public has access.

People who physically attend work

It is advised to work at home extensively in both public and private workplaces and that meetings, seminars etc. are held virtually.
It is advised to cancel major social events at workplaces, including Christmas lunches.
Municipal employers can require their employees to present an EUDCC. Employers may also, under certain conditions, require employees to be tested for corona and disclose the result of the test. However, employers must be able to objectively justify that a test is necessary to limit the spread of infection with COVID-19.
Employees in the state and the regions will be required to present an EUDCC.
There are special recommendations for testing of staff in geriatric care as well as staff in primary schools who have not been vaccinated or previously infected.

Even though it rarely happens, businesses and private cultural institutions are allowed to make their own requirements regarding facemasks, EUDCC etc. Please comply with such demands.

Prisons and detentions centers

Visitors must present an EUDCC to gain access to a room associated with the prison centres (excluding children under the age of 15, guardians, personal representatives, lawyers, etc.)

Learn more:

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Useful Info for to

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30.11.2021

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Only travellers coming from countries listed on the COVID-19 national website and who belong to the following categories can enter DENMARK:

EU/Schengen countries, OECD countries, Risk countries/Regions and areas, High risk countries and Countries able to document their vaccination with the EU Digital Certificate.

All other travellers entering this country must either take a test before entry or within 24 hours after entry.

Entry requirements depend on the country of departure, according to Danish classification of risk areas.

From COVID-19 risk countries/Regions and areas according to Denmark classification: Travellers may enter Denmark from COVID-19 risk countries without test or self-isolation:

Fully vaccinated residents in EU/Schengen
Fully vaccinated residents in OECD-countries
Fully vaccinated residents in risk-countries
Fully vaccinated travellers who can document vaccination with the EU corona passport or with a vaccination certificate, which is equal to the EU digital COVID-19 certificate
Previously infected travellers from all countries

From COVID-19 high-risk countries according to Denmark classification: All travellers must take a test within 24 hours after entry and self-isolate without undue delay.

If you enter Denmark from a COVID-19 high-risk country you will need to:

Get tested and isolate immediately after entry.
This also applies for Danish citizens and people with permanent residence or a residence permit in Denmark.
You may end the isolation with a negative PCR-test taken at least four days after arrival.

Important: Denmark identifies the following countries as Countries able to document their vaccination with the EU Digital Certificate, meaning with a vaccination certificate, which Denmark considers equal to the EU digital COVID-19 certificate: Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, Moldova, Morocco, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Panama, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and United Kingdom.

Other important information:

No test and self-isolation required for fully vaccinated and recovery certificated holders who have a residence permit/permanent residence in:
Denmark
Another EU/Schengen-country
An OECD-country
COVID-19 risk countries/regions

Children below 15 years are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.

Entry from areas with COVID-19 variants of concern

Angola, Malawi og Zambia are categorized as countries with COVID-19 variants of concern as of 12:00 PM November 29.

South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe are categorized as countries with COVID-19 variants of concern as of midnight November 27.

This means that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will categorize these countries as red and advise against all travel to the seven countries in question, and travellers from these countries will be subject to stricter requirements for testing and isolation.

Foreigners with a permanent residence in countries with Covid-19 variants of concern must have a worthy purpose to travel to Denmark and a test before entry. More information will follow soon.

More information on country categories.

Find out more:

Travel rules (en.coronasmitte.dk)

Entry conditions vary according to whether the country of origin is classified as green, yellow, orange or red. These colour categories determine which rules apply to you on your arrival in Denmark. 

Countries and regions are classified weekly on the basis of the prevailing health situation in each individual country and region. See the list of countries here: Categorization of countries

Danish nationals and foreigners who are residents or hold a valid residence permit in Denmark can always enter Denmark, regardless of their purpose. More information is available on https://en.coronasmitte.dk

The Danish government has developed an interactive tool for determining which rules apply in different scenarios. The tool is available here: Travelling to Denmark as a tourist (https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules). The information is also available in German (https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules/de).

The Danish corona passport app is the Danish version of the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate which can be used as documentation for test, vaccination, or restitution status in different countries. However, you should continue to observe other travel rules in place: Rules for entering Denmark

If you are not a Danish national or a resident of Denmark, which rules apply to you, depends among other things on the colour category of the country you are travelling from, the category of your country of residence, and whether you are vaccinated, previously infected or travelling on a negative test. 

Travel from countries classified as yellow

All entrants must take a second test (antigen or PCR) upon arrival. The test can be taken at the airport if travelling by plane or no later than 24 hours after entering Denmark if entering by crossing a land or sea border.

Persons previously infected with COVID-19 are exempt from the testing requirements if they can present a positive PCR test performed at least 2 weeks and at most 12 months before the time of entry.

Fully vaccinated persons who have permanent residency in an EU or Schengen country, or in Andorra, San Marino, Monaco, the Vatican City, an OECD member state (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) or in a yellow third country, are also exempt from the testing requirements. These travellers are required to hold an EU Digital COVID certificate or to document vaccination by other valid means.

You are considered to be fully vaccinated once you have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and at least 2 weeks and no more than 12 months have elapsed since you completed your course of vaccination. 

Children under 16 years old, as well as cargo personnel, aircrew and other transport categories, are exempt from the testing requirement.

Travel from countries classified as "orange" or "red"

Foreigners resident abroad and travelling from "orange" or "red" countries must demonstrate a "worthy purpose" to enter Denmark. If not fully vaccinated, they must also present a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before entry.

Worthy purposes are, for example:

primary caregiver of minors;
relationship with a seriously ill or dying person in Denmark;
treatment at a healthcare institution;
participation to the birth of your child;
attendance of a funeral;
participation in legal proceedings;
you are a seaman, an aircraft crew member, a diplomat, etc.;
you enter Denmark in connection with the transport of goods.

The complete list of worthy purposes is available here: Foreigners habitually resident abroad (https://en.coronasmitte.dk)

Find out more:

What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?

Denmark confirms that the Danish Corona passport is accepted and valid in all EU and Schengen countries to document vaccination, test results or recovery. Denmark advises travellers to always check the local travel rules in force at your destination.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel offers non-binding guidance on travel rules and restrictions. Travellers are advised to be alert and updated on the travel advice for the country they plan to visit or transit in. Travellers returning to Denmark may be subject to mandatory testing and isolation.

Based upon the European colour codes for countries, the Danish Ministry of Foreign affairs advises the following:

If you travel to a green country or region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises you to use your common sense and pay attention in the same way as you would in Denmark.
If you travel to a ‘yellow country or region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises you to be extra careful.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all but necessary travels to an orange country or region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travels to a red country or region.

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also advises travellers to contact their insurance provider before potential departure.

More information on the websites of the Danish embassies (Danish only).

Guidance on precautions upon return to Denmark: Legal requirements upon entry.

General information: (in Danish): Rejsevejledninger (um.dk)

May I transit this country?

PARTIALLY

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Denmark, the following rules apply:

You can travel through Denmark (transit) if you have a worthy purpose outside Denmark or you are going on holiday outside Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland or as part of your homebound journey. This applies regardless of your habitual residence and your means of transport into and out of Denmark.

If you want to transit through Denmark, you must present negative PRC-test taken no more than 72 hours before the time of entry, or an antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before entry.

The test must be presented in connection with the last ﬂight that has a destination in Denmark. The airline ﬂying the last ﬂight must make sure that the test was taken within 48 hours of boarding the ﬁrst leg/part of the journey. This documentation may be in the form of a boarding pass or other proof showing the time of start of the continuous journey. As an alternative, the passenger can take a test during the continuous journey, but prior to the ﬂight with destination in Denmark.

From 1 May, fully vaccinated persons who are permanent residents of "yellow" EU and Schengen countries, and who can document that they have completed a course of vaccination in an EU/Schengen country, are exempt from the testing and isolation requirements on entering Denmark. Full details on conditions and requirements are available at coronasmitte.dk.

The requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test does not apply to foreigners habitually resident abroad who fall within one or several of the groups below:

Foreigners who enter in connection with the transportation of freight;
Foreigners who enter Denmark as air crew members (whether on or off duty) after having performed their job or having undertaken such function abroad and are in transit;
Foreigners who are crew members on trains, buses, ships, taxis or any other commercial passenger transportation vehicle operating under permission of the Danish Taxi Act (taxiloven) and are in transit;
Foreigners who enter Denmark in emergency vehicles on duty;
Foreigners who can present a positive COVID-19 test taken at least two weeks but no more than 12 weeks before entry (as the person is no longer assumed to be contagious).

If you transit through Denmark, but you do not enter Denmark, for example, if you are in airport transit and you do not leave the transit area, you are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival to Denmark. However, you are not exempted from the test requirement for people arriving to Denmark by plane.

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Foreigners in  trans it

Partially

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Denmark, the following rules apply:

You can travel through Denmark (transit) if you have a worthy purpose outside Denmark or you are going on holiday outside Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland or as part of your homebound journey. This applies regardless of your habitual residence and your means of transport into and out of Denmark.

If you want to transit through Denmark, you must present a negative PRC-test taken no more than 72 hours before the time of entry, or an antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before entry.

The test must be presented in connection with the last ﬂight that has a destination in Denmark. The airline ﬂying the last ﬂight must make sure that the test was taken within 48 hours of boarding the ﬁrst leg/part of the journey. This documentation may be in the form of a boarding pass or other proof showing the time of start of the continuous journey. As an alternative, the passenger can take a test during the continuous journey, but prior to the ﬂight with destination in Denmark.

From 1 May, fully vaccinated persons who are permanent residents of "yellow" EU and Schengen countries, and who can document that they have completed a course of vaccination in an EU/Schengen country, are exempt from the testing and isolation requirements on entering Denmark. Full details on conditions and requirements are available at coronasmitte.dk.

The requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test does not apply to foreigners habitually resident abroad who fall within one or several of the groups below:

Foreigners who enter in connection with the transportation of freight;
Foreigners who enter Denmark as air crew members (whether on or off duty) after having performed their job or having undertaken such function abroad and are in transit;
Foreigners who are crew members on trains, buses, ships, taxis or any other commercial passenger transportation vehicle operating under permission of the Danish Taxi Act (taxiloven) and are in transit;
Foreigners who enter Denmark in emergency vehicles on duty;
Foreigners who can present a positive COVID-19 test taken at least two weeks but no more than 12 weeks before entry (as the person is no longer assumed to be contagious).

If you transit through Denmark, but you do not enter Denmark, for example, if you are in airport transit and you do not leave the transit area, you are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival to Denmark. However, you are not exempted from the test requirement for people arriving to Denmark by plane.

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Foreigners in  trans it

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Travelling to Denmark

Last update: 30-11-2021

General measures

Information and general rules on the situation in Denmark are available on the official website on COVID-19 information.

From November 12, you must present a Corona passport/COVID certificate or similar to document that you have been vaccinated, that you have previously been infected with COVID or have a recent negative test to enter for instance restaurants, nightlife and some culture venues.

Even though it rarely happens, businesses and private cultural institutions are allowed to make their own requirements regarding masks, shields, corona passport, etc. Please comply with such demands.

Use of facemasks

In Denmark, you must wear a mask or shield:

At the airport, domestic flights, trains, busses, taxis and ferries
When you visit the hospital, medical clinics or visit the elderly
In grocery stores, shops and in shopping centres

Physical Distancing

It is recommended to keep a safety distance whenever possible.

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

The previous limit as to how many people are allowed to gather at events, including sporting events, has been lifted.

Find out more: 

Cultural life under Covid-19 (in Danish)

Safety measures for public transportation

In all forms of public transport (as well as in taxis and ferries), facemasks are mandatory.

Places of worship

Open

Limits on the number of people allowed to gather have been lifted.

Find out more: 

Places of worship (in Danish)

Quarantine

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should self-isolate and take a PCR test. If your test is positive, you must remain in self-isolation even if you have been vaccinated.

To self-isolate means:

to stay at home and not have contact with anyone else other than the people you live with;
to avoid close physical contact with other members of your household;
to pay particular attention to hygiene and cleaning.

If you are unable to self-isolate at home, for example if your home is very small or if you live with someone who is at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, your local municipality might offer you an out-of-home stay at a suitable facility. Call your municipality to learn more about your options.

Find out more:

What to do if you test positive for novel coronavirus

What to do if you are a close contact of a person who has tested positive for novel coronavirus

What to do if you are infected with novel coronavirus and have been offered voluntary out-of-home quarantine

Find a COVID-19 test center

Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops

Open

All stores and shopping centres are open. You must keep a safe distance when shopping and wear a face mask or shield in grocery stores, shops and shopping centres. In some shops, you may be required to present a corona passport/COVID certificate as businesses are allowed to make their own requirements.

Tourist accommodations

Open

OPEN

Catering establishments

Open

At indoor restaurants, cafes and bars you must present a corona passport/COVID certificate or similar. Face masks are not required.

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Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions

Open

At museums, amusement parks, theatres, cinemas, concert venues, zoos and aquariums, stadiums or other sports venues, swimming pools and play- and water parks with more than 100 visitors or 1.000 visitors outdoors you must present a corona passport/COVID certificate or similar. Face masks are not required.

At discos and nightclubs, regardless of the visitors numbers, you mist present corona passport/COVID certificate or similar. Face masks are not required.

Personal care services

Open

The corona passport/COVID certificate is required in beauty and tattoo shops, etc.

Outdoors areas and beaches

Open

OPEN

Health protocols for tourism services and tourists

To visit the health sector such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, you must have a valid corona passport/COVID certificate. Furthermore, you must wear a face mask or shield.

Other measures

Education

Corona passport is required at educational institutions such as universities, youth education and language schools.

People who physically attend work

From 26 November 2021, private and municipal employers can require their employees to present coronapas. Employers may also, under certain conditions, require employees to be tested for corona and disclose the result of the test. However, employers must be able to objectively justify that a test is necessary to limit the spread of infection with corona.
From 26 November 2021 employees in the state and the regions will be required to present coronapas.
Physical attendance at the workplace is the rule unless otherwise agreed with the employer. There are a number of rules and recommendations that can help prevent infection.
You must use corona passes if you are attending a conference, unless the organizer ensures that there are 100 or fewer spectators / participants indoors and 1,000 or fewer spectators / participants outdoors.
There are special recommendations for testing of staff in geriatric care as well as staff in primary schools who have not been vaccinated or previously infected (within the last 6 months).

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Categorization of countries

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10.09.2021

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

If you are not a Danish national or a resident of Denmark, different rules apply for entering Denmark depending on your country of residence.

The Danish travel restrictions classify all countries and regions around the world into four categories: green, yellow, orange and red. These colour categories determine which rules apply to you on your arrival in Denmark. The rules also depend on whether you are travelling on a negative test, whether you have been vaccinated or previously infected with COVID-19, on your country of residence, where you are travelling from and where you have spent the past 10 days. The rules also apply if you are returning to Denmark following a trip abroad.

Countries and regions are classified weekly on the basis of the prevailing health situation in each individual country and region. See the list of countries here:

The Danish government has developed an interactive tool for determining which rules apply in different scenarios. The tool is available here: en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules . The information is also available in German (https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules/de).

All persons resident in EU or Schengen countries can enter Denmark regardless of their purpose. Persons travelling from EU or Schengen countries are also exempt from the requirement to isolate after entry into Denmark as all EU and Schengen countries are categorized as either green or yellow.

The Danish corona passport app is the Danish version of the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate which can be used in different countries. However, you should continue to observe other travel rules in place.

Rules for entering Denmark

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

If you are resident in an EU or Schengen country you can enter Denmark if you are fully vaccinated, newly tested or recovered from COVID-19 (or previously infected). You can document this through your EU Digital COVID certificate or by other means of documentation.

You can use vaccination as documentation after your first vaccine dose and at least 14 days have passed; furthermore, no more than 42 days must pass before the second dose. When fully vaccinated, your vaccination is valid for 12 months. You are considered to be fully vaccinated once you have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

A negative test can be also used as valid documentation, performed within the last 48 hours (rapid antigen test )or 72 hours (PCR test).

A positive PCR-test performed at least 2 weeks and at most 12 months before the time of entry into Denmark can be also used as documentation and as proof of recovery from previous infection.

A schematic overview of the travel restrictions in place (whether tests are required before or after entry in Denmark, whether isolation is required) when entering Denmark either with a negative COVID-19 test, as a fully vaccinated person or as a person who has previously been infected with COVID-19, are listed on https://en.coronasmitte.dk.

In those cases where a test is required upon arrival, a test can be taken at the airport if travelling by plane or no later than 24 hours after entering Denmark if entering by crossing a land - or sea border. Tests are free and widely available in Denmark.

Further information

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

Denmark adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Denmark are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

The same rules apply for holders of an EU Digital COVID certificate and holders of another form of documentation. If you do not comply with these requirements, you will be denied entry.

The latest information on travel restrictions currently in place in Denmark is available at Travel rules (en.coronasmitte.dk)

Children under 16 years old are exempted from the testing requirement.

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Health cover for temporary stays

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entry conditions vary according to whether the country of origin is classified as green, yellow, orange or red. These colour categories determine which rules apply to you on your arrival in Denmark. 

Countries and regions are classified weekly on the basis of the prevailing health situation in each individual country and region. See the list of countries here: Categorization of countries

Danish nationals and foreigners who are residents or hold a valid residence permit in Denmark can always enter Denmark, regardless of their purpose. More information is available on https://en.coronasmitte.dk

The Danish government has developed an interactive tool for determining which rules apply in different scenarios. The tool is available here: Travelling to Denmark as a tourist (https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules). The information is also available in German (https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules/de).

The Danish corona passport app is the Danish version of the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate which can be used as documentation for test, vaccination, or restitution status in different countries. However, you should continue to observe other travel rules in place: Rules for entering Denmark

If you are not a Danish national or a resident of Denmark, which rules apply to you, depends among other things on the colour category of the country you are travelling from, the category of your country of residence, and whether you are vaccinated, previously infected or travelling on a negative test. 

Travel from countries classified as yellow

All entrants must take a second test (antigen or PCR) upon arrival. The test can be taken at the airport if travelling by plane or no later than 24 hours after entering Denmark if entering by crossing a land or sea border.

Persons previously infected with COVID-19 are exempt from the testing requirements if they can present a positive PCR test performed at least 2 weeks and at most 12 months before the time of entry.

Fully vaccinated persons who have permanent residency in an EU or Schengen country, or in Andorra, San Marino, Monaco, the Vatican City, an OECD member state (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) or in a yellow third country, are also exempt from the testing requirements. These travellers are required to hold an EU Digital COVID certificate or to document vaccination by other valid means.

You are considered to be fully vaccinated once you have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and at least 2 weeks and no more than 12 months have elapsed since you completed your course of vaccination. 

Children under 16 years old, as well as cargo personnel, aircrew and other transport categories, are exempt from the testing requirement.

Travel from countries classified as "orange" or "red"

Foreigners resident abroad and travelling from "orange" or "red" countries must demonstrate a "worthy purpose" to enter Denmark. If not fully vaccinated, they must also present a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before entry.

Worthy purposes are, for example:

primary caregiver of minors;
relationship with a seriously ill or dying person in Denmark;
treatment at a healthcare institution;
participation to the birth of your child;
attendance of a funeral;
participation in legal proceedings;
you are a seaman, an aircraft crew member, a diplomat, etc.;
you enter Denmark in connection with the transport of goods.

The complete list of worthy purposes is available here: Foreigners habitually resident abroad (https://en.coronasmitte.dk)

Find out more:

Travel rules (en.coronasmitte.dk)

May I transit this country?

Please note that several different requirements apply when entering Denmark. These requirements apply separately and it is therefore important that you inform yourself about all of them on these pages .

Which rules apply to you, depends among other things on the colour category of the country you are travelling from, the category of your country of residence, and whether you are vaccinated, previously infected or travelling on a negative test. 

General measures

National measures currently in place in Denmark are available at en.coronasmitte.dk

Use of facemasks

In Denmark, a facemask or shield is required at the airport. A face mask or shield is not required when using public transportation or in shops. You are advised to wear a face mask or shield at test centres or when you visit the hospital.

However, some groups are exempt from this requirement, including: children up to the age of 12, people with a decreased level of consciousness, or people with physical or mental impairments that make it impossible for them to remove the face mask or shield themselves.

Face masks may be removed if the wearer experiences a severe discomfort, such as difficulty breathing.

Physical Distancing

It is recommended to keep a safety distance whenever possible.

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

The previous limit as to how many people are allowed to gather at events, including sporting events, has been lifted.

Find out more: 

Cultural life under Covid-19 (in Danish)

Safety measures for public transportation

A face mask or shield is not required when using public transportation in Denmark.

You need to book a seat if you travel by intercity trains across regions. Seat tickets are free of charge and can be booked at train stations or online.

Places of worship

Open

Limits on the number of people allowed to gather have been lifted.

Find out more: 

Places of worship (in Danish)

Quarantine

To self-isolate means:

to stay at home and not have contact with anyone else other than the people you live with;
to avoid close physical contact with other members of your household;
to pay particular attention to hygiene and cleaning.

If you are unable to self-isolate at home, for example if your home is very small or if you live with someone who is at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, your local municipality might offer you an out-of-home stay at a suitable facility. Call your municipality to learn more about your options.

Further information

What to do if you test positive for novel coronavirus

What to do if you are a close contact of a person who has tested positive for novel coronavirus

What to do if you are infected with novel coronavirus and have been offered voluntary out-of-home quarantine

Find a COVID-19 test center

Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops

Open

All stores and shopping centres are open. Please keep a safe distance when shopping.

You may be required to wear a mask or present a corona passport.

Tourist accommodations

Open

Catering establishments

Open

Restaurants, cafés and bars are open with no specific restrictions in place.

You may be required to wear a mask or present a corona passport.

Find out more:

Help for your business (in Danish)

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions

Open

Museums, amusement parks, theatres, cinemas, concert venues, zoos, stadiums and other sports venues are open with no specific restrictions In place.

You may be required to wear a mask or present a corona passport.

Personal care services

Open

Outdoors areas and beaches

Open

Information on Tourism at National level

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Useful Info for tourists

Categorization of countries

Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your destination at: The Schengen visa

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21.07.2021

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

If you are not a Danish national or a resident of Denmark, different rules apply for entering Denmark depending on your country of residence.

The Danish travel restrictions classify all countries and regions around the world into four categories: green, yellow, orange and red. These colour categories determine which rules apply to you on your arrival in Denmark. The rules also depend on whether you are travelling on a negative test, whether you have been vaccinated or previously infected with COVID-19, on your country of residence, where you are travelling from and where you have spent the past 10 days. The rules also apply if you are returning to Denmark following a trip abroad.

Countries and regions are classified weekly on the basis of the prevailing health situation in each individual country and region. See the list of countries here:

The Danish government has developed an interactive tool for determining which rules apply in different scenarios. The tool is available here: Travelling to Denmark as a tourist (coronasmitte.dk). The information is also available in German (https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules/de).

All persons resident in EU or Schengen countries can enter Denmark regardless of their purpose. Persons travelling from EU or Schengen countries are also exempt from the requirement to isolate after entry into Denmark as all EU and Schengen countries are categorized as either green or yellow.

The Danish corona passport app is the Danish version of the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate which can be used in different countries. However, you should continue to observe other travel rules in place.

Rules for entering Denmark

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

If you are resident in an EU or Schengen country you can enter Denmark if you are fully vaccinated, newly tested or recovered from COVID-19 (or previously infected). You can document this through your EU Digital COVID certificate or by other means of documentation.

You are considered to be fully vaccinated once you have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and at least 2 weeks and no more than 12 months have elapsed since you completed your course of vaccination.

You are covered by the exemptions for persons previously infected with COVID-19 if you can present a positive PCR-test performed at least 2 weeks and at most 12 months before the time of entry into Denmark.

If you are not fully vaccinated or previously infected with COVID-19, a pre-departure negative PCR test (taken within 72 hours prior to arrival) or a negative rapid antigen test (taken within 48 hours prior to arrival) are required. For travellers coming from a yellow country or region, a second test upon arrival is also required. The test can be taken at the airport if travelling by plane or no later than 24 hours after entering Denmark if entering by crossing a land- or sea border. Tests are free and widely available in Denmark.

Further information

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

Denmark adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Denmark are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

The same rules apply for holders of an EU Digital COVID certificate and holders of another form of documentation. If you do not comply with these requirements, you will be denied entry.

The latest information on travel restrictions currently in place in Denmark is available at Travel rules (en.coronasmitte.dk)

Children under 16 years old are exempted from the testing requirement.

Find out more:
Travel rules (en.coronasmitte.dk)

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entry conditions vary according to whether the country of origin is classified as green, yellow, orange or red. These colour categories determine which rules apply to you on your arrival in Denmark.

Countries and regions are classified weekly on the basis of the prevailing health situation in each individual country and region. See the list of countries here: Categorization of countries

Danish nationals and foreigners who are residents or hold a valid residence permit in Denmark can always enter Denmark, regardless of their purpose.

The Danish government has developed an interactive tool for determining which rules apply in different scenarios. The tool is available here: Travelling to Denmark as a tourist (coronasmitte.dk). The information is also available in German (https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules/de).

The Danish corona passport app is the Danish version of the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate which can be used as documentation for test, vaccination, or restitution status in different countries. However, you should continue to observe other travel rules in place: Rules for entering Denmark

If you are not a Danish national or a resident of Denmark, the rules for entering Denmark depend on the country of residence and on the following criteria:

you are travelling with a pre-departure negative test;
you have been vaccinated;
you have been previously infected with COVID-19;
the country of origin and the country where you have spent the past 10 days.

Travel from countries classified as yellow

Foreigners resident in yellow countries outside the EU and Schengen area need neither to demonstrate a worthy purpose nor to be subject to the requirement to isolate upon arrival.

Travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test (taken within 72 hours prior to arrival) or a negative rapid antigen test (taken within 48 hours prior to arrival).

Additionally, all entrants must take a second test (antigen or PCR). The test can be taken at the airport if travelling by plane or no later than 24 hours after entering Denmark if entering by crossing a land or sea border.

Persons previously infected with COVID-19 are exempt from the testing requirements if they can present a positive PCR test performed at least 2 weeks and at most 12 months before the time of entry.

Fully vaccinated persons who have permanent residency in an EU or Schengen country, or in Andorra, San Marino, Monaco, the Vatican City, an OECD member state (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) or in a yellow third country, are also exempt from the testing requirements. These travellers are required to hold an EU Digital COVID certificate or to document vaccination by other valid means.

You are considered to be fully vaccinated once you have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and at least 2 weeks and no more than 12 months have elapsed since you completed your course of vaccination.

Children under 16 years old, as well as cargo personnel, aircrew and other transport categories, are exempt from the testing requirement.

Travel from countries classified as "orange" or "red"

Foreigners resident abroad and travelling from "orange" or "red" countries must demonstrate a "worthy purpose" to enter Denmark.

Worthy purposes are, for example:

primary caregiver of minors;
relationship with a seriously ill or dying person in Denmark;
treatment at a healthcare institution;
participation to the birth of your child;
attendance of a funeral;
participation in legal proceedings;
you are a seaman, an aircraft crew member, a diplomat, etc.;
you enter Denmark in connection with the transport of goods.

The complete list of worthy purposes is available here: Foreigners habitually resident abroad (en.coronasmitte.dk)

Travellers from "orange" or "red" countries must also complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine, even in case of a negative test result before entry, upon arrival and after entry. This applies regardless of whether the test is a rapid test (antigen test) or a PCR test, and regardless of whether you are a Danish or foreign citizen.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 4 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

If you are covered by the exemptions for fully vaccinated and recovered persons, isolation is still required.

Furthermore, travellers from "red" countries must also present a pre-departure negative PCR test that is no more than 72 hours old when boarding an aircraft with a destination in Denmark.

Find out more:
Travel rules (en.coronasmitte.dk)

May I transit this country?

Please note that several different requirements apply when entering Denmark. These requirements apply separately and it is therefore important that you inform yourself about all of them on these pages .

Which rules apply to you, depends among other things on the colour category of the country you are travelling from, the category of your country of residence, and whether you are vaccinated, previously infected or travelling on a negative test.

May I transit this country?

Please note that several different requirements apply when entering Denmark. These requirements apply separately and it is therefore important that you inform yourself about all of them on these pages .

Which rules apply to you, depends among other things on the colour category of the country you are travelling from, the category of your country of residence, and whether you are vaccinated, previously infected or travelling on a negative test.

General measures

National measures currently in place in Denmark are available at en.coronasmitte.dk

Use of facemasks

Requirements regarding facemask and shield, corona passport, test and distance are still in place.

Physical Distancing

It is required to keep a distance of 2 metres whenever possible and always at least 1 meter.

Find out more:

General guidance

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

The maximum number of people allowed to gather is 250 people in public indoor places (500 if the seating is fixed). Outdoor gatherings are limited to 500 people, but special provisions exist for sports events.

Find out more:

Cultural life under Covid-19

Information on Tourism at National level

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Useful Info for tourists

Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Denmark

Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your destination at: The Schengen visa

EU Digital COVID Certificates

This country is already connected to the Gateway and is issuing and/or verifying at least one EU Digital COVID Certificate (Vaccination, Recovery, Test)

_________

The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citizens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in charge of issuing the certificate.

The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result. Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination.

Find out more:

Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate"

Press Release

Questions & Answers

Factsheet

Further info: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/DNK/7011

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17.06.2021

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

Information not yet available.

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

Denmark adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Denmark are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

Countries and regions are classified into 3 categories – "yellow", "orange" and "red", on a weekly basis, and according to their epidemiological situation.

Danish nationals and foreigners who are resident, or hold a valid residence permit in Denmark, can enter regardless of their purpose.

Travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to departure.

There are currently no speciﬁc requirements as to the type of COVID-19 test (rapid antigen and PCR are accepted).

The requirement to test before entry via sea or land borders applies to foreigners who are not resident in Denmark or not holding a Danish residence permit. The requirement to test before boarding an aircraft is applicable to everyone, including Danish citizens and foreigners residing in Denmark or holding a Danish residence permit.

Additionally, all entrants must take a second test (antigen or PCR) no later than 24 hours after entering Denmark.

Children under 13 years old, as well as passengers flying to Denmark from Greenland and the Faroe Islands, are exempted from the testing requirement.

Foreigners who are habitually resident in the border regions of Schleswig-Holstein, Southern Sweden (the provinces of Blekinge and Scania) and western Sweden (the provinces of Halland and West Gothia), and who have a worthy purpose of entry, are required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. Foreigners who are habitually resident in a border region, but do not have a worthy purpose, can enter Denmark upon presentation of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before entry.

Passengers who have recovered from COVID-19 are no longer perceived to be contagious. These passengers must present proof of a positive COVID-19 test result from a test performed between 14 days and 12 weeks prior to entry.

Travel from countries classified as "yellow"

Travellers from "yellow" countries do not need to demonstrate a "worthy purpose" and are not subject to the quarantine requirement.

Travel from countries classified as "orange" or "red"

Foreigners resident abroad and travelling from "orange" or "red" countries must demonstrate a "worthy purpose" to enter Denmark.

Travellers from "orange" or "red" countries must also complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine, even in case of a negative test result before entry, upon arrival and after entry. This applies regardless of whether the test is a rapid test (antigen test) or a PCR test, and regardless of whether you are a Danish or foreign citizen.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 4 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

vaccination-benefits Image Added From 1 May, vaccinated persons who are permanent residents of "orange" EU and Schengen countries, and who can document that they have completed a full cycle of vaccination in an EU/Schengen country, are no longer required to present a negative test or to demonstrate a "worthy purpose" for travelling to Denmark, and they are exempt from the testing and isolation requirements on entering Denmark.

Full details on conditions and requirements are available at coronasmitte.dk.

Find out more:
Entry into Denmark
Forms and certificates
Travelling to Denmark by air

Contact Point for Denmark:
Hotline of the Danish police: +45 7020 6044

Opening hours:
Monday-Wednesday 08.00-16.00
Thursday 08.00-15.00
Friday 08.00-14.00

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entry conditions vary according to whether the country of origin is classified as yellow, orange or red.

Danish nationals and foreigners who are resident or hold a valid residence permit in Denmark can always enter, regardless of their purpose.

The requirement to test before entry via sea or land borders applies to foreigners who are not resident in Denmark or not holding a Danish residence permit. The requirement to test before boarding an aircraft is applicable to everyone, including Danish citizens and foreigners residing in Denmark or holding a Danish residence permit.

Travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to departure.

There are currently no speciﬁc requirements as to the type of COVID-19 test (rapid antigen and PCR are accepted).

Additionally, all entrants must take a second test (antigen or PCR) no later than 24 hours after entering Denmark.

Children under 13 years old, as well as cargo, aircrew and other transport categories, are exempted from the testing requirement.

Travel from countries classified as "yellow"

Travellers from "yellow" countries do not need to demonstrate a "worthy purpose" and are not subject to the quarantine requirement.

Travel from countries classified as "orange" or "red"

Foreigners resident abroad and travelling from "orange" or "red" countries must demonstrate a "worthy purpose" to enter Denmark.

Worthy purposes are, for example:

primary caregiver of minors;
relationship with a seriously ill or dying person in Denmark;
treatment at a healthcare institution;
participation to the birth of your child;
attendance of a funeral;
participation in legal proceedings;
you are a seaman, an aircraft crew member, a diplomat, etc.;
you enter Denmark in connection with the transport of goods.

Travellers from "orange" or "red" countries must also complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine, even in case of a negative test result before entry, upon arrival and after entry. This applies regardless of whether the test is a rapid test (antigen test) or a PCR test, and regardless of whether you are a Danish or foreign citizen.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 4 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

Find out more:
Entry into Denmark
Entry forms and certificates
Travel documents for border controls

May I transit this country?

PARTIALLY

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Denmark, the following rules apply:

You can travel through Denmark (transit) if you have a worthy purpose outside Denmark or you are going on holiday outside Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland or as part of your homebound journey. This applies regardless of your habitual residence and your means of transport into and out of Denmark.

If you want to transit through Denmark, you must present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding. This also applies to foreigners who are habitually resident in a border region and want to transit through Denmark.

The test must be presented in connection with the last ﬂight that has a destination in Denmark. The airline ﬂying the last ﬂight must make sure that the test was taken within 48 hours of boarding the ﬁrst leg/part of the journey. This documentation may be in the form of a boarding pass or other proof showing the time of start of the continuous journey. As an alternative, the passenger can take a test during the continuous journey, but prior to the ﬂight with destination in Denmark.

Children up to the age of 12 are exempt from the testing requirement.

vaccination-benefits Image Added From 1 May, fully vaccinated persons who are permanent residents of "orange" EU and Schengen countries, and who can document that they have completed a course of vaccination in an EU/Schengen country, are exempt from the testing and isolation requirements on entering Denmark. Full details on conditions and requirements are available at coronasmitte.dk.

The requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test does not apply to foreigners habitually resident abroad who fall within one or several of the groups below:

Foreigners who enter in connection with the transportation of freight;
Foreigners who enter Denmark as air crew members (whether on or off duty) after having performed their job or having undertaken such function abroad and are in transit;
Foreigners who are crew members on trains, buses, ships, taxis or any other commercial passenger transportation vehicle operating under permission of the Danish Taxi Act (taxiloven) and are in transit;
Foreigners who enter Denmark in emergency vehicles on duty;
Foreigners who can present a positive COVID-19 test taken at least two weeks but no more than 12 weeks before entry (as the person is no longer assumed to be contagious).

If you transit through Denmark, but you do not enter Denmark, for example if you are in airport transit and you do not leave the transit area, you are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival to Denmark. However, you are not exempted from the test requirement for people arriving to Denmark by plane.

Persons arriving in Denmark by plane, including Danish nationals and foreigners who are habitually resident in or have a residence permit for Denmark, must present a negative COVID-19 test when boarding the plane for Denmark.

Find out more:
Rules for persons in transit

General measures

National measures currently in place in Denmark are available at coronasmitte.dk

Use of facemasks

Masks are mandatory for people from the age of 12 in the following situations:

in stores, cultural venues and schools;
in retail shops, including durable goods shops, grocery shops, shopping centres, department stores, hypermarkets, bazaars and shopping arcades;
on public transport, in train station areas and at bus stops;
for people at risk of infection and their relatives and in hospitals and clinics;
in a professional context, where frequent or prolonged face-to-face contact can not be avoided;
in establishments selling food, drinks or tobacco for consumption on-site, for example when visiting restaurants, cafés, patisseries, bakeries, fast food restaurants and more in general where there is indoor seating;
in premises for cultural, sports and recreational activities, including museums, sports centres, fitness centres, art exhibitions, music venues, libraries, cultural centres, zoos, cinemas, theatres and club premises;
during religious celebrations;
in education establishments;
during practical driving tests.

Find out more:

The requirement to wear a face mask or shield

Physical Distancing

The recommended minimum distance has been increased from 1 metre to at least 2 metres.

Find out more:

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

It is not allowed to host and attend indoor events, activities etc. with more than 10 people gathered simultaneously at the same location.

It is not allowed to host and attend outdoor events, activities etc. with more than 50 people gathered simultaneously at the same location.

Citizens are also recommended to gather no more than 10 people in private homes and to limit their social bubbles to no more than 10 people.

Further details and exceptions are available at coronasmitte.dk

Information on Tourism at National level

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Useful Info for tourists

Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in Denmark

Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your destination at: The Schengen visa

EU Digital COVID Certificates

THIS COUNTRY IS ALREADY CONNECTED TO THE GATEWAY AND IS ISSUING AND/OR VERIFYING AT LEAST ONE EU DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE (VACCINATION, RECOVERY, TEST)

_________

The EU Digital COVID Certificate (available from 1 July 2021) provides proof that a person has either:

been vaccinated against COVID-19 (vaccine type and manufacturer, number of doses, date of vaccination);
received a negative test result, PCR or rapid antigen, with the name of the test, date and time of test, test centre and result (self-tests are not valid);
recovered from COVID-19.

When travelling, holders of the EU Digital COVID Certificate will have the same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vaccinated, tested or recovered.

The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what you will be eligible for, upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your country of destination.

How does it work:

Member States issue a certificate automatically or upon request, which is issued either digitally or on paper, and has a QR code with an electronic signature;
Citizens store the certificate in their digital app or wallet and can use it when they travel;
When the verifier asks the citizen for the certificate, the QR code is shown and the digital signature is verified.

Find out more:
Information on the EU Digital COVID Certificate

Press Release
Questions & Answers
Factsheet

04.05.2021

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

NO

Denmark adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Denmark are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

Danish nationals and foreigners who are resident or hold a valid residence permit in Denmark can enter, regardless of their purpose. Foreigners habitually resident abroad and travelling from orange and red countries must have a worthy purpose.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.
The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to departure.

People travelling to Denmark from yellow and orange countries who have completed the vaccination and who are able to provide the vaccination certificate are not required to provide a pre-departure negative PCR test.

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

Entry by aircraft:
A general ban on flights carrying passengers who are unable to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before departure is in place. Furthermore, a rapid test is also required upon arrival.

Entry via sea or land borders:
Foreigners not resident in Denmark or not holding a Danish residence permit must present a negative COVID-19 test, no more than 24 hours old, at the border control checkpoint. Additionally, all entrants must take a new rapid or PCR test no later than 24 hours after entering. Danish nationals and foreigners who are habitually resident or have a valid residence permit are not required to present a pre-departure PCR test, but they must be tested upon arrival.

Passengers flying to Denmark from Greenland and the Faroe Islands are exempt from the testing requirement.

In the case of people resident in Schleswig-Holstein, southern Sweden (Blekinge and Scania) and West Sweden (Halland og West Gothia) evidence of a negative test result upon entry is required. Both an antigen test and a PCR test that is no more than 72 hours old are accepted. Danish nationals resident in a border region are not required to provide a pre-departure PCR test, but they must be tested upon entry.

People who leave Denmark within 24 hours are not subject to the test obligation upon entry.

Danish nationals and foreign nationals who are permanently resident or have a residence permit in Denmark who enter after having worked in a border region are not required to take a test less than 24 hours before entering via land or sea border. Anyway, the person concerned can show a negative rapid or PCR test result at the Danish police, which is no more than 72 hours old.

Passengers who have been previously infected with COVID-19 are no longer perceived to be contagious. These passengers must present proof of a positive COVID-19 test result from a test performed between 14 days and 12 weeks prior to entry.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers from orange and red countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second RT-PCR test no less than 4 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

Information on required documentation is available on the Danish Police website.

Find out more:
Entry into Denmark
Medical Certificate - SARS-CoV-2 testing result
Entry forms and certificates
Travel documents for border controls

Contact Point for Denmark:
Hotline of the Danish police: +45 7020 6044

Opening hours:
Monday-Wednesday 08.00-16.00
Thursday 08.00-15.00
Friday 08.00-14.00

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entry conditions vary according to whether the country of origin is classified as yellow, orange or red.

Danish nationals and foreigners who are resident or hold a valid residence permit in Denmark can always enter, regardless of their purpose and are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test during the border control in Denmark. However, they are required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding the plane abroad.

Foreigners habitually resident abroad and travelling from orange and red countries must also have a worthy purpose.

Worthy purposes have been tightened and can be represented by the following conditions:

you are the primary caregiver of minors;
you are related to or in a relationship with a seriously ill or dying person in Denmark;
you need to continue treatment at a healthcare institution;
you need to participate in the birth of your child;
you have to attend a funeral;
you need to participate in legal proceedings (such as criminal
proceedings in Denmark)
you are a seaman, an aircraft crew member, a diplomat etc.
you enter Denmark in connection with the transport of goods.

Non-Danish citizens with clear symptoms such as dry cough and fever cannot enter Denmark.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers, including Danish nationals and foreigners habitually resident in Denmark, are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.
The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to departure.

Children aged 12 and under are exempted as well as Cargo, aircrew and other special flights.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers from orange and red countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine. The isolation can be ended by the presentation of a negative PCR test taken no earlier than day 4 after entry.

May I transit this country?

PARTIALLY

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Denmark, the following rules apply:

You can travel through Denmark (transit) if you have a worthy purpose outside Denmark or if you are going on holiday outside Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. This applies regardless of your habitual residence and your means of transport. Generally, everyone who wants to enter Denmark must take a test after entry and subsequently isolate themselves for ten days.

Is a coronavirus test required?

As of 7 February, if you are to transit through Denmark, you must present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before entry.

Exemptions

Children up to the age of 12 are exempt from the testing requirement.

People having tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 8 weeks are exempt from the requirement to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test on arrival in Denmark if they can present proof of a positive COVID-19 test result within the past 12 weeks, which is at least 2 weeks old.

Other exceptions regard the following categories:

Foreigners who enter Denmark as aircrew members (whether on or off duty) after having performed their job;
Foreigners who enter in connection with the transportation of freight, unless they are habitually resident in South Africa. In that case, they must present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before entry.
Foreigners who are crew members on trains, buses, ships, taxis or any other commercial passenger transportation vehicle operating under permission of the Danish Taxi Act;
Foreigners who enter Denmark in emergency vehicles on duty.

If you have a transit flight and do not leave the airport's transit area, you are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test.

Find out more:
Rules for persons in transit

General measures

Due to the high infection numbers in Denmark, a nationwide lockdown is in force and stricter national measures will be applied to the whole country until the end of 5 April 2021.

Find out more:

Overview of National measures

Use of facemasks

Masks are mandatory for people from the age of 12 in the following situations:

in stores, cultural venues and schools;
in retail shops, including durable goods shops, grocery shops, shopping centres, department stores, hypermarkets, bazaars and shopping arcades;
on public transport, in train station areas and at bus stops;
for people at risk of infection and their relatives and in hospitals and clinics;
in a professional context, where frequent or prolonged face-to-face contact can not be avoided;
in establishments selling food, drinks or tobacco for consumption on-site, for example when visiting restaurants, cafés, patisseries, bakeries, fast food restaurants and more in general where there is indoor seating;
in premises for cultural, sports and recreational activities, including museums, sports centres, fitness centres, art exhibitions, music venues, libraries, cultural centres, zoos, cinemas, theatres and club premises;
during religious celebrations;
in education establishments;
during practical driving tests.

Find out more:

The requirement to wear a face mask or shield

Physical Distancing

The recommended minimum distance has been increased from 1 metre to at least 2 metres.

Find out more:

Documents you need to travel in Europe

Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/DNK/7001

31.03.2021

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

NO

Denmark adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Denmark are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

Danish nationals and foreigners who are habitually resident or hold a valid residence permit in Denmark can always enter, regardless of their purpose.

Foreigners who are not habitually resident or do not hold a valid residence permit must have a worthy purpose.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers,including Danish nationals and foreigners habitually resident in Denmark, are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.
The test must be taken within 24 hours prior to departure.

Children aged 12 and under are exempted.

Entry by aircraft:
A general ban on flights carrying passengers who are unable to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before departure is in place. Furthermore, a rapid test is also required upon arrival.

Entry via sea or land borders:
Foreigners not resident in Denmark or not holding a Danish residence permit must present a negative COVID-19 test, no more than 24 hours old, at the border control checkpoint. Additionally, all entrants must take a new rapid or PCR test no later than 24 hours after entering.

Passengers flying to Denmark from Greenland and the Faroe Islands are exempt from the testing requirement.

In the case of people resident in Schleswig-Holstein, southern Sweden (Blekinge and Scania) and West Sweden (Halland og West Gothia) evidence of a negative test result upon entry is required. Both an antigen test and a PCR test that is no more than 72 hours old at the time of entry are accepted.

People who leave Denmark within 24 hours are not subject to the test obligation upon entry. This means that Danish nationals with permanent residence in the Swedish or German border region who commute between their place of residence and a job in Denmark on a daily basis are exempt from the test.

Danish nationals and foreign nationals who are permanently resident or have a residence permit in Denmark who enter after having worked in a border region are not required to take a test less than 24 hours before entering via land or sea border. Anyway, the person concerned can show a negative rapid or PCR test result at the Danish police, which is no more than 72 hours old.

Passengers who have been previously infected with COVID-19 are no longer perceived to be contagious. These passengers must present proof of a positive COVID-19 test result from a test performed between 14 days and 12 weeks prior to entry.

Is a quarantine required?

All travellers must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second RT-PCR test no less than 4 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

Information on required documentation is available on the Danish Police website.

Find out more:
Entry into Denmark
Medical Certificate - SARS-CoV-2 testing result
Entry forms and certificates
Travel documents for border controls

Contact Point for Denmark:
Hotline of the Danish police: +45 7020 6044

Opening hours:
Monday-Wednesday 08.00-16.00
Thursday 08.00-15.00
Friday 08.00-14.00

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entry from Third Countries is allowed only in case of a worthy purpose, (not for tourism).

Is a coronavirus test required?

As of 9 January 2021, a general ban has been introduced on flights carrying passengers, including Danish nationals, who are unable to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before departure. Cargo, aircrew and other special flights are not affected by the ban and children up to the age of 12 are exempt from the testing requirement, but they are urged to be tested. Danish nationals, people resident in Denmark, or people holding a valid residence permit in Denmark can enter, no matter the purpose and are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test during the border control in Denmark. However, they are required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before boarding the plane abroad.

Worthy purposes have been tightened and can be represented by the following conditions:

you are the primary caregiver of minors;
you are related to or in a relationship with a seriously ill or dying person in Denmark;
you need to continue treatment at a healthcare institution;
you need to participate in the birth of your child;
you have to attend a funeral;
you need to participate in legal proceedings (such as criminal
proceedings in Denmark)
you are a seaman, an aircraft crew member, a diplomat etc.
you enter Denmark in connection with the transport of goods.

Non-Danish citizens with clear symptoms such as dry cough and fever cannot enter Denmark.

Is a quarantine required?

As of 7 February 2021, a mandatory 10-day isolation applies to all travellers. The isolation can be ended by the presentation of a negative PCR test taken no earlier than day 4 after entry.

Find out more:

Country specific travel guide for Danish residents

Entry forms and certificates

Travel documents for border controls

May I transit this country?

PARTIALLY

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for Denmark, the following rules apply:

You can travel through Denmark (transit) if you have a worthy purpose outside Denmark or if you are going on holiday outside Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. This applies regardless of your habitual residence and your means of transport. Generally, everyone who wants to enter Denmark must take a test after entry and subsequently isolate themselves for ten days.

Is a coronavirus test required?

As of 7 February, if you are to transit through Denmark, you must present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before entry.

Exemptions

Children up to the age of 12 are exempt from the testing requirement.

People having tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 8 weeks are exempt from the requirement to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test on arrival in Denmark if they can present proof of a positive COVID-19 test result within the past 12 weeks, which is at least 2 weeks old.

Other exceptions regard the following categories:

Foreigners who enter Denmark as aircrew members (whether on or off duty) after having performed their job;
Foreigners who enter in connection with the transportation of freight, unless they are habitually resident in South Africa. In that case, they must present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before entry.
Foreigners who are crew members on trains, buses, ships, taxis or any other commercial passenger transportation vehicle operating under permission of the Danish Taxi Act;
Foreigners who enter Denmark in emergency vehicles on duty.

If you have a transit flight and do not leave the airport's transit area, you are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test.

Find out more:
Rules for persons in transit

General measures

Due to the high infection numbers in Denmark, a nationwide lockdown is in force and stricter national measures will be applied to the whole country until the end of 5 April 2021.

To know more:

Overview of National measures

Health cover for temporary stays

Use of facemasks

Masks are mandatory for people from the age of 12 in the following situations:

in stores, cultural venues and schools;
in retail shops, including durable goods shops, grocery shops, shopping centres, department stores, hypermarkets, bazaars and shopping arcades;
on public transport, in train station areas and at bus stops;
for people at risk of infection and their relatives and in hospitals and clinics;
in a professional context, where frequent or prolonged face-to-face contact can not be avoided;
in establishments selling food, drinks or tobacco for consumption on-site, for example when visiting restaurants, cafés, patisseries, bakeries, fast food restaurants and more in general where there is indoor seating;
in premises for cultural, sports and recreational activities, including museums, sports centres, fitness centres, art exhibitions, music venues, libraries, cultural centres, zoos, cinemas, theatres and club premises;
during religious celebrations;
in education establishments;
during practical driving tests.

To know more:

The requirement to wear a face mask or shield

Physical Distancing

The recommended minimum distance has been increased from 1 metre to at least 2 metres.

Find out more:

Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/DNK/7001

25.01.2021

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

No

Note: Denmark adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Denmark are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

Entry from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries is allowed only in case of a worthy purpose, (not for tourism). As of 9 January 2021 and at least until 7 February 2021, a general ban has been introduced on flights carrying passengers, including Danish nationals, who are unable to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before departure. Cargo, aircrew and other special flights are not affected by the ban and children up to the age of 12 are exempt from the testing requirement, but they are urged to be tested. Passengers flying to Denmark from Greenland and the Faroe Islands are also exempted.

Danish nationals, people resident in Denmark, or people holding a valid residence permit in Denmark can enter, no matter the purpose and are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test during the border control in Denmark. However, they are required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before boarding the plane abroad.

Some exceptions may be available for border regions. In case of people resident in Schleswig-Holstein, southern Sweden (Blekinge and Scania) and West Sweden (Halland og West Gothia), who have a worthy purpose of entry, proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 7 days before entry is required. In all the other cases, border region residents who do not have a worthy purpose for entering Denmark must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no
more than 24 hours before entry.

Worthy purposes have been tightened and can be represented by some of the following conditions:

you are the primary caregiver of minors;
you are related to or in a relationship with a seriously ill or dying person in Denmark;
you need to continue treatment at a healthcare institution;
you need to participate in the birth of your child;
you have to attend a funeral;
you need to participate in legal proceedings (such as criminal
proceedings in Denmark)
you are a seaman, an aircraft crew member, a diplomat etc.
you enter Denmark in connection with the transport of goods.

Entry restrictions and travel advice are determined on the basis of a set of objective criteria, which include country rates of infection and testing regimes.

Passengers who have been previously infected with COVID-19 are no longer perceived to be contagious. These passengers must present proof of a positive COVID-19 test result from a test performed between 14 days and eight weeks prior to the flight.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

Information on required documentation is available on the Danish Police website.

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Specific measures for the new variants of coronavirus

From 25 December those who are resident in the UK will not be able to enter Denmark, with a few exceptions related to the proof of a specific worthy purpose. In addition to proof of a special worthy purpose, travellers arriving by plane must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before they board the plane in the United Kingdom. Danish citizens, UK nationals or persons currently in the UK who are resident in Denmark will be able to enter. However, the Danish health authorities strongly recommend testing on entry and self-isolation for 10 days (with an option of a test to release after 4 days).

As of 6 January 2021, stricter entry requirements apply to people permanently resident in South Africa. Proof of a special worthy purpose and of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before entry are mandatory.

____________________

Entry from Third Countries is allowed only in case of a worthy purpose, (not for tourism). As of 9 January 2021 and at least until 7 February 2021, a general ban has been introduced on flights carrying passengers, including Danish nationals, who are unable to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before departure. Cargo, aircrew and other special flights are not affected by the ban and children up to the age of 12 are exempt from the testing requirement, but they are urged to be tested. Danish nationals, people resident in Denmark, or people holding a valid residence permit in Denmark can enter, no matter the purpose and are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test during the border control in Denmark. However, they are required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before boarding the plane abroad.

Worthy purposes have been tightened and can be represented by the following conditions:

you are the primary caregiver of minors;
you are related to or in a relationship with a seriously ill or dying person in Denmark;
you need to continue treatment at a healthcare institution;
you need to participate in the birth of your child;
you have to attend a funeral;
you need to participate in legal proceedings (such as criminal
proceedings in Denmark)
you are a seaman, an aircraft crew member, a diplomat etc.
you enter Denmark in connection with the transport of goods.

Non-Danish citizens with clear symptoms such as dry cough and fever cannot enter Denmark.

Find out more:

Medical Certificate - SARS-CoV-2 testing result

Country specific travel guide for Danish residents

Entry forms and certificates

Tighter travel restrictions

Travel documents for border controls

Documents you need to travel in Europe

May I transit this country?

Partially

Transit through Denmark is allowed in case of a worthy purpose outside Denmark or if you are going on holiday outside Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland as well as if you are in transit in case of your homebound journey.

Passengers on connected flights to Denmark transiting in one or more airports have two different options:
1) they can take a test no more than 24 hours before boarding the first
flight;
2) they can take a test while in transit.

Passengers who have been previously infected with COVID-19 are no longer perceived to be contagious. These passengers must present proof of a positive COVID-19 test result from a test performed between 14 days and eight weeks prior to the flight.

Find out more:

People in transit

General measures

Due to the high infection numbers in Denmark, a nationwide lockdown is in force and stricter measures have been applied to the whole country. A series of national measures will apply until the end of 28 February 2021 and even stricter measures are in place until 7 February 2021.

To know more:

Extension of COVID-19 measures and lockdown across the country

Extension of stricter measures

Health cover for temporary stays

Use of facemasks

Masks are are mandatory for people from the age of 12 in the following situations:

in stores, cultural venues and schools;
in retail shops, including durable goods shops, grocery shops, shopping centres, department stores, hypermarkets, bazars and shopping arcades;
on public transport (including trains, buses, taxis and ferries) and in train station areas and at bus stops;
for people at risk of infection and their relatives and in hospitals and clinics;
in a professional context, where frequent or prolonged face-to-face contact can not be avoided;
in establishments selling food, drinks or tobacco for consumption on-site, for example when visiting restaurants, cafés, patisseries, bakeries, fast food restaurants and more in general where there is indoor seating;
in premises for cultural, sports and recreational activities, including museums, sports centres, fitness centres, art exhibitions, music venues, libraries, cultural centres, zoos, cinemas, theatres and club premises;
during religious celebrations;
in education establishments;
during practical driving tests.

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Physical Distancing

The recommended minimum distance has been increased from 1 metre to at least 2 metres.

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14.12.2020

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

No

Entry from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions, unless a country or region is defined as high risk area.

The map of 'banned' countries is based on the current number of infected people and is updated weekly by the SSI (Statens Serum Institut). This map is updated every Thursday, with decisions taking effect on the forthcoming Saturday at 00.00.

Entry from 'banned' countries is possible for 'worthy purpose' only (not for tourism).

Persons resident in high-risk countries who have a worthy purpose of entering Denmark can enter Denmark if they provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. Without the proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry, the relevant person must expect to be refused entry.

The requirement for people resident in high-risk countries does not apply to people who have a worthy purpose of entry and who are resident in the following border regions:

regions of Blekinge, Halland and Scania in Sweden
Schleswig-Holstein in Germany
regions of Innlandet, Oslo, Vestland and Viken in Norway

If the border country/region is categorised as banned, and the traveller does not have a worthy purpose of entry, the person will be required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 72 hours before entry.

The requirement for persons resident in high-risk countries does not apply to persons who enter Denmark in connection with the transportation of freight or to persons in transit.

Entry restrictions and travel advice are determined on the basis of a set of objective criteria, which include country rates of infection and testing regimes.

Non-Danish citizens with clear symptoms such as dry cough and fever cannot enter Denmark.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

Information on required documentation is available on the Danish Police website.

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Borders are open for Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Uruguay.

Entry from 'banned' countries is possible for 'worthy purpose' only (not for tourism) and the proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry is required.

If you are a resident in Denmark, you can enter the country. In this case, a personal identification document with proof of address is required.
If you are a third-country national not resident in Denmark, you can enter Denmark in the followig conditions:

you have a job purpose or you have to attend a business meeting in Denmark. In this case, you have to bring with you some relevant documents, such as an employment contract, a recent payslip or other proof of the working relationship;
you are a student, trainee, "au pair" in Denmark. In this case, you have to bring with you relevant documents, such as a letter of confirmation from the educational institution at which you have enrolled, or the trainee contract, or your residence permit;
you are the partner, parent, child, or relative of a Danish national resident in Denmark or a foreign citizen resident in Denmark. You are advised to bring proof of your relationships, such as a marriage certificate or a birth certificate. You are also advised to bring a copy of the health insurance card of the person resident in Denmark. Fiancés, stepparents, siblings, step-siblings, grandparents and step-grandparents have to present a certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) result issued at most 72 hours before entry.

Non-Danish citizens with clear symptoms such as dry cough and fever cannot enter Denmark.

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May I transit this country?

Yes

The entry restrictions for persons resident in high-risk countries do not apply to people resident in the following border regions:

regions of Blekinge, Halland and Scania in Sweden
Schleswig-Holstein in Germany
regions of Innlandet, Oslo, Vestland and Viken in Norway

Entry restrictions do not apply to people who enter Denmark in connection with the transportation of freight or to persons in transit. Transit is allowed in case of a worthy purpose outside Denmark and if you are going on holiday outside Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

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People in transit

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