Denmark — Schengen Area Member
Denmark is one of the 30 Schengen Area member states.
Denmark is a full member of the Schengen Area. Whether you must have ETIAS, a Schengen Visa, or nothing depends on your nationality. Once inside the Schengen Area, you can visit Denmark without border checks.
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Currency
- DKK
- Schengen
- Yes
- EU Member
- true
- Passport Rank
- #2
Schengen Membership
Denmark is a full member of the Schengen Area, which enables passport-free travel between 30 European countries. Once you enter any Schengen country, you can continue to Denmark without additional border checks. Practical Info 1 EUR ≈ 7 DKK The Denmark passport ranks #2 globally, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 158
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Currency
- DKK
- Population
- 6000000
- Exchange Rate
- 1 EUR ≈ 7 DKK
Check current rates before traveling
Denmark in the Schengen Area
- Schengen Area
- EU (non-Schengen)
- Other European
Entry Requirements
EU/EEA citizens
Travel freely with passport or national ID. No visa or ETIAS needed.
Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, and others)
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. ETIAS required from Q4 2026 (€20).
Visa-required nationals
Schengen Visa required (€80). Visit the embassy of your main destination.