United Kingdom
Denmark
Denmark visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
Denmark admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at storbritannien.um.dk
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Denmark: visa decisions in the United Kingdom
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,986 | 5,725 | 1,387 | 19.5% | 42.7% |
| 2024 | 10,832 | 7,808 | 2,396 | 23.5% | 67.5% |
| 2025 | 18,900 | 12,173 | 5,611 | 31.5% | 80.9% |
In 2025, Denmark’s embassy and consulates in the United Kingdom (London) received 18,900 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 12,173. 31.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 23.5%: the rate rose by 8.1 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 74% compared with 2024 (10,832).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.5% of the applications lodged in the United Kingdom that year, from 1.0% at the consulates of the Netherlands to 32.0% at those of Iceland. Denmark’s consulates worldwide refused 21.9%. Denmark was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in the United Kingdom.
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 Kingdom, 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 Kingdom
DenmarkUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Denmark
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.
British citizens planning a trip to Denmark can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 British citizens can stay in Denmark
British 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 British 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 British citizens
Germany admits British citizens visa-free.
Danish citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Danish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Denmark admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Denmark?
British 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 Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Danish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can British citizens enter Denmark visa-free?
Yes, British citizens can enter Denmark without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.