United KingdomDenmark: Visa-free

United KingdomDenmark

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Denmark?

Visa-free

No. United Kingdom passport holders do not need a visa to visit Denmark for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance956 km, straight line (~1h 37m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Denmark136 of 240 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Denmark passport holders visiting United Kingdom: eTA.

Denmark drives on the right, the opposite side to United Kingdom. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Denmark?

No. United Kingdom passport holders do not need a visa to visit Denmark for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can United Kingdom citizens stay in Denmark without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Denmark from United Kingdom?

About 956 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 37m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Denmark?

Danish krone (DKK).

What is the emergency number in Denmark?

112.

Does Denmark drive on the same side of the road as United Kingdom?

Denmark drives on the right, the opposite side to United Kingdom. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Denmark in?

Copenhagen (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Copenhagen?

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Denmark without a visa?

136 of the 240 nationalities this site tracks can enter Denmark visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2025. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering 94,354 square miles (244,376 km2). It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea, while maintaining sovereignty over the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. The capital and largest city of England and the UK is London; Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast are the national capitals of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively.

CapitalLondon

RegionNorthern Europe

Population69.5M

Area242,900 km²

CurrencyBritish pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+44

Drives on theleft

TimezoneLondon (UTC+1)

Nearest airportLondon City Airport (LCY), 13 km

Emergency number112 / 999

UNESCO sites37

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$57,602 (2025)

Tourist arrivals11.1M (2020)

Climate in London

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for London, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	9.4°C	3.8°C	59mm	127h
February	10.2°C	3.6°C	103mm	157h
March	10.8°C	3.1°C	45mm	229h
April	16.6°C	5.6°C	34mm	323h
May	19.1°C	7.8°C	5mm	397h
June	20.5°C	11.5°C	80mm	324h
July	21.7°C	12.9°C	47mm	320h
August	23.5°C	15.3°C	74mm	313h
September	20°C	11°C	25mm	266h
October	14.1°C	8.2°C	159mm	169h
November	12.4°C	5.9°C	48mm	141h
December	8.1°C	3°C	85mm	117h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy comprising most of the British Isles. It is a union of four constituent countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, each of which has something unique and exciting for visitors.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Blaenavon Industrial Landscape
Blenheim Palace
Buildings and architecture of Bath
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church
Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape
Derwent Valley Mills
Durham Castle and Cathedral
Flow Country
Forth Bridge

Upcoming public holidays

November 30, 2026Saint Andrew's Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 28, 2026Boxing Day

Full source list on About.

About Denmark

Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, also known as the Danish Realm, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the north Atlantic Ocean. Metropolitan Denmark, also called "continental Denmark" or "Denmark proper", consists of the northern Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 406 islands. It is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, lying southwest of Sweden, south of Norway, and north of Germany, with which it shares a short border. Metropolitan Denmark is situated between the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east.

CapitalCopenhagen

RegionNorthern Europe

Population6M

Area43,094 km²

CurrencyDanish krone (1 USD ≈ 6.64 DKK)

LanguagesDanish

Calling code+45

Drives on theright

TimezoneCopenhagen (UTC+2)

Nearest airportCopenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 9 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites10

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$76,970 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.6M (2020)

Climate in Copenhagen

Warmest August, coolest February, driest April, sunniest June. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Copenhagen, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.8°C	3.4°C	65mm	83h
February	6.6°C	3°C	82mm	126h
March	7.1°C	2.3°C	26mm	249h
April	11.2°C	4.5°C	24mm	339h
May	13.9°C	7.2°C	37mm	381h
June	20.1°C	13.6°C	66mm	397h
July	18.5°C	13.2°C	63mm	361h
August	22°C	15.8°C	47mm	348h
September	18.2°C	12.5°C	56mm	274h
October	13°C	9.5°C	78mm	181h
November	9.9°C	6.9°C	25mm	107h
December	5.9°C	3.7°C	64mm	31h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Denmark is the smallest of the Nordic countries in terms of landmass. Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European naval power, the Kingdom of Denmark is the oldest kingdom in the world still in existence, but has evolved into a democratic, modern, and prosperous nation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Jelling Heritage Site
Kronborg Castle
Moravian Church Settlements
Par force hunting landscape in North Zealand
Q1517331
Roskilde Cathedral
Stevns Klint
The Bony Fish Fossils of the Western Limfjord – Evolution and Climate Adaptation in the Earliest Eocene
Viking Age Ring Fortresses
Wadden Sea

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juledag / 1. juledag

December 26, 20262. juledag

January 1, 2027Nytårsdag

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