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Denmark transit visa

Most passengers can change flights at one Danish airport without a visa if they stay in the international transit area for less than one day. Some nationalities need an airport transit visa even when staying in that area.

Ways to get a Denmark transit visa

  1. Transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Passengers who can transfer within one airport's international transit area and who either do not need an airport transit visa or qualify for an exemption.

    Stay
    Less than one day.

Who needs it

Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syria need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies.

Who doesn't

Exemptions include holders of specified visas or residence permits, diplomatic passport holders, family members of EU single market citizens, and flight crew.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?
Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport
If your transfer requires leaving the international transit area, the transit-without-visa rule does not apply. You must meet the rules for entering Denmark.
Longest transit
24 hours
Transit without a visa
Your transfer must be through one airport, take less than 24 hours, and be possible entirely within the international transit area. You must not need an airport transit visa, or must qualify for an exemption.

Good to know

  • Stay within the international transit area when relying on transit without a visa.
  • Your connecting flight and the airport layout must allow the transfer without entering Denmark.
  • The limit is less than 24 hours, not a full 24-hour stay.
  • Syria is Denmark's additional nationality requirement beyond the shared airport transit list.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Denmark?

Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syria need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. Exemptions include holders of specified visas or residence permits, diplomatic passport holders, family members of EU single market citizens, and flight crew.

What are the ways to get a transit visa for Denmark?

There are 2 options: Transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Airport transit visa (a visa from an embassy).

How long can I stay on a Denmark transit visa?

Less than one day for the general transit-without-visa arrangement.

How long can I stay in transit in Denmark?

Up to 24 hours, if you meet the conditions. Your transfer must be through one airport, take less than 24 hours, and be possible entirely within the international transit area. You must not need an airport transit visa, or must qualify for an exemption.

Can I stay inside the airport in Denmark without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: If your transfer requires leaving the international transit area, the transit-without-visa rule does not apply. You must meet the rules for entering Denmark.

What rules do I have to follow on a Denmark transit visa?

Stay within the international transit area when relying on transit without a visa. Your connecting flight and the airport layout must allow the transfer without entering Denmark.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for Denmark?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Denmark visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a transit visa for Denmark be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Denmark transit visa rules?

On Denmark's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my transit visa once I am in Denmark?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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