Denmark

Embassies and consulates in Denmark

embassies in Copenhagen

Denmark hosts 97 foreign missions from 76 countries: 74 embassies, 3 consulates, 18 honorary consulates and 2 other offices. All 74 embassies are in the capital, Copenhagen. Consulates are also found in Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg.

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Denmark

Capital
Copenhagen
Population
6,009,169
Currency
Danish Krone (DKK)
Calling code
+45
Languages
Danish, English, Faroese
  • 97missions
  • 74embassies
  • 3consulates
  • 18honorary consulates
Visa-free: 121 destinations#6 in the world

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All missions in Denmark

Other cities in Denmark

Outside Copenhagen, missions are found in Aarhus (11), Odense (2), Aalborg (2), Aabenraa (2), Esbjerg (1) and Rønne (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Germany 5
  2. Chile 3
  3. Norway 3
  4. Sweden 3
  5. Austria 2
  6. Belgium 2
  7. Burkina Faso 2
  8. Bulgaria 2
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Visa rules for Denmark

How the world’s passports enter Denmark198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Denmark visa guide · 16 visa types

Visa rules

Denmark belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Denmark. As a Schengen state, Denmark counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Denmark

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)2,5211,893
Student (F, M)589516
Exchange (J)1,5011,250
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)1,5251,445
Transit and crew (C, D)583469
Diplomatic and official (A, G)981803
Fiancé(e) (K)368
Total7,7366,384
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)9.3%12.6%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 6,384 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Denmark, the 104th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 30%, work and treaty visas 23% and exchange visitor visas 20%. That is 17% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (7,736).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Denmark received 2,013, 18% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 12.6% for citizens of Denmark in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 9.3%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Denmark

Denmark’s own missions abroad

Denmark’s embassies abroad (166)

Denmark itself has 166 missions abroad, in 87 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (16), France (13), the United Kingdom (11), Australia (8) and Turkey (7).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Denmark

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Maundy Thursday

    Thursday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 74 embassies are in the capital, Copenhagen. The largest foreign networks in Denmark are those of Germany (5), Chile (3), Norway (3), Sweden (3) and Austria (2).

Travel advice for Denmark

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Denmark: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Denmark?

Germany, with 5 missions, followed by Chile (3).

Do I need a visa for Denmark?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Denmark; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Denmark closed?

On Denmark’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day (Juledag / 1. juledag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Is Denmark in the Schengen area?

Yes. Denmark is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.