Denmark Travel Status

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Travel to Denmark is operating normally overall, with international flights, airports and immigration services functioning. However, travellers crossing some neighbouring Schengen borders should be aware of temporary border controls that can result in document checks.

Schengen Area

Denmark is part of the Schengen Area. Travellers normally move between Denmark and other Schengen countries without routine immigration controls, although temporary border checks are currently operating on some routes.

German border controls

Denmark currently conducts temporary controls at its land and sea borders with Germany. Danish police carry out spot checks at border crossings, so travellers should carry valid travel documents even when travelling within the Schengen Area.

Germany also conducts checks

Germany currently operates temporary controls on its land border with Denmark. Travellers crossing between the two countries may therefore encounter document checks in either direction.

Travel between Denmark and Sweden

Sweden currently maintains temporary internal border controls that include its border with Denmark. Travellers using the Øresund Bridge, trains or ferries between the two countries should carry appropriate identification.

Visa requirements

Visa requirements depend on nationality. Visa-exempt visitors can generally spend up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area, while travellers from visa-required countries must obtain the appropriate visa before travelling.

Entry/Exit System

The EU Entry/Exit System is operating for applicable non-EU short-stay travellers entering or leaving the Schengen Area through an external border. First-time registration can involve a facial image and fingerprints.

Passport requirements

Non-EU travellers should check the Schengen passport-validity requirements applying to their nationality before departure. Border authorities can also request evidence of accommodation, sufficient funds and onward or return travel.

Greenland and the Faroe Islands

Greenland and the Faroe Islands have separate immigration arrangements and are not part of the Schengen Area in the same way as mainland Denmark. Travellers visiting them should check the specific entry requirements for their journey.

Temporary Danish border controls continue

Denmark currently has temporary internal border controls at its land and sea borders with Germany. The present period of controls runs until 11 November 2026.

Germany controls Danish border

Germany is also conducting temporary controls on its land border with Denmark. The current German controls are scheduled to remain in place until 15 March 2027.

Swedish border controls continue

Sweden currently maintains temporary internal border controls covering its internal borders, including travel from Denmark. These controls are currently scheduled to continue until 11 November 2026.

Normal international travel continues

There is currently no major nationwide disruption affecting Denmark’s international flights, airports or ordinary tourism.

Check your airline, passport and visa requirements and the travel advice issued by your own government before departure.

If travelling between Denmark and Germany or Sweden by car, bus, train or ferry, carry your passport or other accepted travel document. Temporary border checks are currently possible even though these countries are within the Schengen Area.

If arriving directly from outside the Schengen Area, allow additional time for immigration because eligible non-EU travellers may need to complete Entry/Exit System biometric checks.

If travelling onward to Greenland or the Faroe Islands, check their specific entry requirements separately.

Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.