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Danish Embassy & Consulates in the United States

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 consulates general

In the United States, Denmark has an embassy in Washington D.C., 3 consulates general in Chicago, New York and Palo Alto and 1 other office. US citizens can visit Denmark without a visa for up to 90 days.

Map: Denmark’s 5 missions in the United States

Map: Denmark’s 5 missions in the United States

Danish Embassy in Washington D.C.

At Whitehaven Street Northwest 3200, 20008 Washington, the Danish embassy represents Denmark towards the United States. Its website is linked on its page.

Danish consulates in the United States

Denmark also has 3 consulates general in Chicago, New York and Palo Alto; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Denmark visa for US citizens

United StatesDenmark Visa-free, 90 days Denmark visa for citizens of the United States

DenmarkUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Denmark

Denmark admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

The United States’ missions in Denmark

Missions of the United States in Denmark (1)

In return, the United States has an embassy in Denmark, in Copenhagen.

Good to know

Denmark in the United States

Worldwide, Denmark has 166 missions in 87 countries; 5 of them are in the United States.

Travel to the United States for Danish citizens

Danish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. In the United States, Danish citizens can turn to the Danish embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Danish missions in the United States are closed

Danish missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Denmark, such as Christmas Day (Juledag / 1. juledag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Danish embassy in the United States?

The Danish embassy is in Washington D.C., at Whitehaven Street Northwest 3200, 20008 Washington.

Does Denmark have consulates in the United States?

Yes, Denmark has 3 consulates general in Chicago, New York and Palo Alto.

Do US citizens need a visa for Denmark?

No visa is needed by US citizens for Denmark, for stays of up to 90 days.

Do Danish citizens need a visa for the United States?

Danish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Does the United States have an embassy in Denmark?

Yes, the United States has its embassy in Copenhagen.