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Update history
2024-10-02 15:56
New information on travelling from Denmark to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-09-05 13:13
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-05-31 12:10
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-05-22 15:34
Removal of information about Eurovision (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-03 13:43
Information on travelling to Eurovision in Malmö via Copenhagen (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-22 16:19
Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in Denmark cannot be ruled out (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-09 14:03
Information on Arctic travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-08-24 10:39
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-08-18 13:27
Update on the risk of terrorism in Denmark (‘Terrorism’ page)
2023-06-22 10:12
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-14 16:01
Information on travel disruption over the summer (‘Summary’ page).
2023-05-12 15:49
New information on expected nationwide demonstration by Danish truck drivers on 15 May (‘Summary’ page).
2023-02-23 10:03
Updated information on local travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-02-10 18:41
Updated information on terrorism in Denmark (‘ Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).
2022-07-12 14:43
Removal of information on the shooting incident at Field’s Shopping Centre on 3 July
2022-07-04 13:48
On 3 July there was a shooting incident at Field’s Shopping Centre in Amager, Copenhagen. There may an increased police presence in Copenhagen. You should follow the advice of the local authorities. (‘Summary’)
2022-07-03 20:02
There has been a shooting incident at Field’s Shopping Centre in Amager, Copenhagen. If you’re in the immediate area you should take care and follow the advice of the local authorities (Summary)
2022-07-01 14:58
Updated information on the removal of COVID-19 entry requirements for Greenland and the Faroe Islands (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-23 11:23
Update on COVID-19 entry requirements for Greenland (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-12 15:19
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-29 15:55
Removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions for Denmark (‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-18 09:39
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions for Denmark (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-02-24 15:12
Updated link to information on visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)