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Denmark visa requirements for French citizens
French citizens can visit, live and work in Denmark without a visa.
Passport
FRA
France
Going to
DNK
Denmark
Free to visit, live and work
Some residence permits or long-stay visas from other Schengen countries allow short visits.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Denmark.
Ways into Denmark
Check your passport before applying for a tourist visa.
Visa not requiredSchengen document visitsSome residence permits or long-stay visas from other Schengen countries allow short visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your residence permit or long-stay visa qualifies.
- Carry your passport and document, both still valid.
Documents required
- Passport
- Qualifying residence permit or long-stay visa
- Stay up to 90 days in any 180 days.
- This allows short visits, not work or a move to Denmark.
Sources (35)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Danish Immigration Service: visa-required and visa-free countries
- Danish Immigration Service: tourist and private visits
- Danish Immigration Service: visa-free travel and bilateral agreements
- Danish Immigration Service: permitted stay and counting days
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: how to apply for a visa
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: where to apply
- ApplyVisa: official application system and fees
- Danish mission in the US: visas
- US mission: tourism checklist, June 2026
- Danish mission in the UK: visa checklists
- UK mission: tourism checklist, July 2026
- UK mission: conference, seminar and short study checklist
- Danish embassy in India: visa appointments and ApplyVisa
- Danish embassy in India: business checklist
- Danish embassy in Rome: visa procedure
- Danish embassy: airport transit checklist
- Official overview of travel documents, visa exemptions and airport transit requirements
- Visa Code Handbook: transit, medical treatment and exceptional border applications
- European Commission: applying for a Schengen visa
- Danish Immigration Service: ETIAS status
- Official European travel authorisation portal; JavaScript required
- Danish Immigration Service: business visits
- Higher-education residence permits
- Work-permit schemes
- Pay Limit Scheme
- Fast-Track Scheme
- Positive List for People with a Higher Education
- Positive List for Skilled Work
- Entry visas under European family rules
- Family reunification as a spouse
- European, Swiss and Nordic residence
- Nordic citizens
- Working Holiday: Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea
- Recruitment and integration agency: case processing times
- Visa exemption for Turkish service providers
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from France
- Plugs C E F KNo adapter
- MoneyDKK kr
- Time+6h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageDanish
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Denmark trip
Best time to go: Summer offers mild temperatures and long days, with up to 18 hours of daylight in late June. September and October can also have bright days, but bring warm clothes and rainwear.
- Copenhagen Botanical GardenVisit botanical gardens in the capital.
- RundetårnSee a historic landmark tower in Copenhagen.
- LouisianaExplore a museum of modern art.
- Copenhagen ZooVisit one of the country's major paid attractions.
Scams to watch for in Denmark
- Pickpocketing and petty theftSomeone steals your wallet, phone or other belongings. Theft against visitors is usually non-violent. Pickpocketing is the main crime risk highlighted for travellers.
- Taxi driver asks you to withdraw cashYou try to pay by card, but the driver asks you to withdraw money from an ATM instead. This is described as mostly a scam to run the trip outside the licensed taxi system. Copenhagen taxis accept major international credit cards.
- Poor exchange rates and high commission on StrøgetSome exchange offices offer a low exchange rate and charge a very high commission. You receive fewer Danish kroner than you expected. This is a poor-value exchange deal rather than necessarily fraud.
About Denmark
Denmark is a Nordic constitutional monarchy on the Jutland peninsula and many nearby islands.
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Money
- Danish krone (kr)
- Languages
- Danish
- Time zone
- 5 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +45
Other Europe passports
Going to Denmark
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Denmark with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do french citizens need a visa for Denmark?
French citizens can visit, live and work in Denmark without a visa.
Do danish citizens need a visa for France?
Danish citizens do not need a visa for France. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Denmark?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Denmark are easier for french citizens?
Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland Latvia, and 3 more let french citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Denmark?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Denmark?
Danish krone (kr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Denmark?
Danish.
How strong is the France passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
Reviewed by @snuck