United States
Denmark
Denmark visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at usa.um.dk
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Denmark: visa decisions in the United States
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,349 | 4,632 | 278 | 5.7% | 18.6% |
| 2024 | 5,548 | 4,471 | 482 | 9.7% | 24.2% |
| 2025 | 4,758 | 3,684 | 644 | 14.9% | 30.9% |
In 2025, Denmark’s embassy and consulates in the United States (New York) received 4,758 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,684. The refusal rate was 14.9%. The refusal rate rose by 5.1 points from 9.7% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 14% compared with 2024 (5,548).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.9% of the applications lodged in the United States that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Greece to 20.5% at those of Sweden. Denmark’s consulates worldwide refused 21.9%. Denmark was the 11th most applied-for Schengen state in the United States.
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 States, 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 States
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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 States 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 US citizens can stay in Denmark
US 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 US 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 US citizens
Germany admits US citizens visa-free.
Danish citizens travelling to 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Denmark?
US citizens can visit Denmark without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Denmark?
US 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 States?
Danish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can US citizens enter Denmark visa-free?
Yes, US 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.