Documents for DenmarkBefore your arrival, it is very important to get all your documents for Denmark in order. Take my word for it, it will make your life so much easier. The bureaucratic wheels turn slowly - very slowly at times. PassportsA valid passport, which is good for at least 3 months longer than your arrival date, is needed to visit Denmark. So if your passport is going to expire within 3 months of your arrival date, it is advisable to get it renewed before arriving. Since people are traveling to Denmark from all over the world, it would be hard for me to list all the exceptions and rules. I will try to be as up-to-date as possible, but please do check with your local Danish Embassy or consulate, as well as your own embassy, for confirmation.
EU citizens can enter Denmark using only identity cards, but there are exceptions for some of the Slavic countries. Again, you can check with your local embassy for more details, since they are changing constantly. When traveling it is always best to have your travel documents with you at all times; never leave them at your hotel or in your vehicle. Keep photocopies of your documents (passport, birth certificate, driver's licence, identity card, etc.) in a safe place in case the originals get lost or stolen. This can save you a lot of aggravation if something does go wrong. More details can be found at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
VisaIf you are planning on staying longer than 3 months in Denmark, you will need to get a visa. A visa is a stamp in your passport that gives you permission to extend your stay in Denmark for various reasons. There are work permits, study permits, tourist permits, and business permits. It is best to get your visa before you arrive in Denmark, even though you can get one after you arrive. The problem is that the system can be very slow at times. You may have to relinquish your passport if you are sending in an application. That can cause problems if you need your passport for other things. Personally, I recommend doing it before you travel. Get everything you need in order; it will make your life simpler. Generally, you don't need an entry visa to visit, but check with your local Danish Embassy or with your local travel agency to confirm. If you have a passport from one of these countries, you do not require a visa to enter Denmark: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalem, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Venezuela Citizens of These Countries Need a VisaIf you are citizen of any of these countries, you will need a valid visa to enter Denmark: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua/Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Macedonia, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldovia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Northern Marianas, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tomé and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. Christoffer and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tadjikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunesia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Passports issued by the Palestinian Authority Other conditions apply; for instance, you must have funds to cover the cost of your stay, must not be on the SIS undesireable list, must not be listed on the Danish Entry Ban List, and sometimes you may be required to have insurance to cover any medical expenses incurred while in Denmark or cover your trip home. Work and Residence Visa
Work visas are granted to people who are planning to reside and work in Denmark. These are stamped inside your passport and state that you are allowed to live and work in Denmark. Usually, they are valid for 4 years and can be renewed.
The current rules for working in Denmark are as follows: If you are a citizen of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greenland, or Iceland there are no restrictions on living and working in Denmark. If you are a member of any EU country you can come to Denmark and seek work. If you get work you can apply for a residency permit without much of a problem. If you have criminal ties or other background problems, you may find it a bit difficult to be granted either a work or residency permit, since Denmark is really coming down hard on such individuals. If an EU citizen gets work and the job pays enough to support them, they will usually be granted a residency permit. If you come from outside the EU, you will need to get a work permit before coming to Denmark. If a company offers you a position in Denmark, they will usually secure your work permit for you. You can also apply for a work permit if you are living here, but it is much harder to get and there is no guarantee that it will be given to you. PLEASE NOTE: The restrictions for people getting work in Denmark has dramatically relaxed and many people who come to Denmark without work permits are able to find work and get permits quite quickly. This may change, but recent demand for workers is making Denmark relax those rules. FYIDenmark still reccomends you get your permit before arriving. Consult your local embassy for assistance if you find yourself living in Denmark and unable to get a work permit. They may be able to help.
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