Do Danish citizens need a visa for the United States?
You need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). Danish citizens don’t need a full visa for the United States, but must get online approval before travelling.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
How to get permission to enter
- Apply online on the official government website before you book or fly.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport — travel with the same passport you applied with.
- Most decisions arrive within minutes to a few days; apply at least a week ahead.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
- •Approved electronic travel authorisation linked to your passport
United States missions in Denmark
No United States embassy is listed in Denmark. Applications may go through a neighbouring country’s embassy or an online portal — see the official sources.
Official application websites
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in the United States
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in United States, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for Denmark passport holders
United KingdomVisa-free · 180 days
CanadaETA required
AustraliaETA required
GermanyVisa-free
FranceVisa-free
ItalyVisa-free
SpainVisa-free
NetherlandsVisa-free
SwitzerlandVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free · 90 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrival
QatarVisa on arrival
Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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