United Arab Emirates
Denmark
Denmark visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens can visit Denmark without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Denmark: visa decisions in the United Arab Emirates
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,794 | 7,218 | 3,366 | 31.8% | 66.9% |
| 2024 | 12,846 | 7,927 | 6,391 | 44.6% | 56.5% |
| 2025 | 17,288 | 11,374 | 5,319 | 31.8% | 58.8% |
In 2025, Denmark’s embassy and consulates in the United Arab Emirates (Sharjah city) received 17,288 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 11,374. The refusal rate was 31.8%. The refusal rate fell by 12.7 points from 44.6% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 35% compared with 2024 (12,846).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 24.2% of the applications lodged in the United Arab Emirates that year, from 10.9% at the consulates of Latvia to 58.2% at those of Bulgaria. Denmark’s consulates worldwide refused 21.9%. Denmark was the 7th most applied-for Schengen state in the United Arab Emirates.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in the United Arab Emirates, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Danish citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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Travel advice for Denmark
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the United Arab Emirates to Denmark, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Denmark
Emirati citizens may stay in Denmark for up to 90 days. Days in Denmark count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Denmark and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Emirati citizens in Denmark count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Denmark’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Germany admits Emirati citizens visa-free.
Danish citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Danish citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Denmark.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Emirati citizens can visit Denmark without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Denmark?
Emirati citizens can stay in Denmark for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Danish citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Emirati citizens enter Denmark visa-free?
Yes, Emirati citizens can enter Denmark without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.