United States
Denmark
US Embassy in Denmark
1 embassy
In Denmark, the United States has an embassy in Copenhagen. Danish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
US Embassy in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen, the US embassy represents the United States towards Denmark.
United States visa for Danish citizens
DenmarkUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Denmark
United StatesDenmark Visa-free, 90 days Denmark visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Denmark
- ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
- Fee: US$41
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Danish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.
Denmark’s missions in the United States
Missions of Denmark in the United States (5)
In return, Denmark has 5 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Denmark
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Denmark.
Travel to Denmark for US citizens
Denmark admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Denmark, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Denmark is closed
The US embassy in Denmark closes on Denmark’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Juledag / 1. juledag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (2. juledag) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Nytårsdag) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Denmark?
The US embassy is in Copenhagen.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for the United States?
Danish citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for Denmark?
US citizens do not need a visa for Denmark: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does Denmark have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Denmark has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 4 other missions in the United States.