Summary

This travel advice also covers the Faroe Islands and Greenland

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Denmark’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Due to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

If you plan to pass through another country on your journey, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.

It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

On Monday 15 May starting at 6:00am local time, Danish truck drivers are expected to launch a nationwide demonstration, blocking several traffic junctions all over Denmark. This includes entry and exit lanes on motorways. This is likely to affect traffic significantly and longer driving time is expected.

There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the EU for further information.

There were over 850,000 overnight stays in Denmark by British tourists in 2017. Most visits are trouble-free. However petty crime such as pickpocketing exists, particularly in larger cities. See Safety and security

It’s illegal in Denmark to wear in a public place any clothing that conceals the face. See Local laws and customs There are exemptions allowed in Danish law, when concealing your face serves a ‘worthy purpose’, e.g. for health reasons.

The Danish authorities have border controls at the land border with Germany and between Copenhagen and Malmö in Sweden. See Border controls

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Denmark. Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places frequented by foreigners. You should remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities. See Terrorism

If you’re living in or moving to Denmark, visit our Living in Denmark guide in addition to this travel advice.

If you need to contact the emergency services call 112.

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.

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