Danish visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Denmark for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Denmark for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Denmark e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Denmark visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Denmark tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Denmark.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Denmark.
If you are looking for Denmark visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Denmark nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Denmark in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Saint-Malo: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Saint-Malo, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Rouen: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Rouen, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Porto-Vecchio: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Porto-Vecchio, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Nice: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Nice, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Marseille: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Marseille, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lille: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Lille, France (Working hours: Close now)
- La Rochelle: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in La Rochelle, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Bordeaux: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Montpellier: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Montpellier, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Toulouse: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Close now)
Denmark visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Denmark diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Denmark from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 344,304 | N/A |
| 2009 | 333,540 | -3.13% |
| 2010 | 339,300 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 304,956 | -10.12% |
| 2012 | 303,948 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 308,052 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 369,612 | 19.98% |
| 2015 | 375,264 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 388,116 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 447,336 | 15.26% |
| 2018 | 458,964 | 2.60% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Denmark & France comparison
Denmark's area is approximately 42,430 km2 (16,382 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 12.90 times bigger than Denmark.
As of October 2025, Denmark's population is ~5.9 million people - 60,097,954 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Denmark & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Denmark | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,893,565 | 65,991,519 | 60.1 million fewer people live in Denmark than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 89 | 267 | Denmark has 178 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 143 | Denmark passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 160 | 479 | Danish hosts 319 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Denmark in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Denmark in 2018 was approximately 458,964.
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- Travel time: 2 hours 35 minutes
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