1. Overview
ETIAS will apply to eligible short stays in Denmark for tourism, business and other permitted purposes. The authorisation is electronically linked to the passport used in the application.
- Travel on an eligible visa-exempt passport
- Plan a short stay within the 90-days-in-180-days rule
- Travel for tourism, business or another permitted short-term purpose
- Are not travelling under an exemption such as EU free-movement rights
2. Who needs ETIAS for Denmark?
Travellers from eligible visa-exempt countries will need ETIAS for short trips to Denmark once the system is operational. Document-specific conditions can apply to some passports.
3. Arriving in Denmark
The ETIAS requirement is linked to your eligibility and travel document. The border procedure can differ depending on how and from where you arrive.
Copenhagen Airport is Denmark’s main international gateway, with Billund also serving many routes. External-border arrivals use the applicable ETIAS and EES process.
Denmark is connected to Germany by road and rail and to Sweden by the Øresund link. These are Schengen routes, though travellers should still carry the ETIAS-linked passport.
Ferries and cruise ships are important entry routes. The border procedure depends on the origin of the vessel and whether it arrives from inside or outside Schengen.
4. Border and territory notes
Denmark is in Schengen, but the Faroe Islands and Greenland are outside the Schengen Area and have separate entry arrangements.
Practical information
Denmark uses the Danish krone (DKK). ETIAS for Denmark does not automatically determine entry rules for Greenland or the Faroe Islands.
Frequently asked questions
When will ETIAS become operational?
Expected Q4 2026. The EU says the specific start date will be announced before launch.
Does ETIAS for Denmark also cover Greenland and the Faroe Islands?
No. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are outside the Schengen Area and have separate entry arrangements.
Do I need ETIAS when travelling from Sweden to Denmark?
If ETIAS applies to your nationality and trip, you should hold a valid authorisation even when travelling across an internal Schengen connection.