QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Denmark with a US passport?
- Passport
- US
- Destination
- Denmark
- Purpose
- Tourism
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
No visa needed. You can stay up to 90 days.
Verified October 5, 2026
What you need
- No visa required
US passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Denmark of up to 90 days.
QTT checked Denmark's official guidance on October 5, 2026. We re-check these sources and update this page when official rules change.
Official sources
- Citizens of visa-free countries need no visa to visit Denmark and may stay in the Schengen region for a maximum combined 90 days in any 180-day period. (Danish Immigration Service (Udlændingestyrelsen), verified October 5, 2026)
- U.S. citizens may enter Denmark for up to 90 days for tourism without a visa; Denmark is party to the Schengen Agreement. (U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, verified October 5, 2026)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II: the common EU list of third countries whose nationals must (Annex I) or must not (Annex II) hold a visa for short stays in the Schengen area. Loaded live, HTTP 200 on 2026-10-06; this is the destination's full inbound matrix as a Schengen member state. (EUR-Lex (Official Journal of the European Union), verified October 6, 2026)
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Denmark visa hub.
Visa costs and applying
- Official information: Official visa information page, Denmark (Danish Immigration Service)
Denmark at a glance
| Region | Europe |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 88 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/E/F/K sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Denmark is one of the pricier places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 88 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Denmark compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: US devices use Type A/B/NEMA 14-30/NEMA 14-50, but Denmark uses Type C/E/F/K. Voltage differs too (230/400 V there versus 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Denmark.
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Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Denmark?
No. US passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Denmark of up to 90 days.
How long can a US passport holder stay in Denmark?
US passport holders can stay in Denmark for up to 90 days without a visa. Stays longer than 90 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Denmark's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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