Danish visa for German citizens
A visa is NOT required for German passport holders visiting Denmark for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For German citizens to enter Denmark for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Denmark e-visa for German citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Denmark visa on arrival for German citizens | Not Available | |
Denmark tourist visa requirements:
- Holding German 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 Germany, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Denmark nearest your place of residence.
- Berlin: The Embassy of Denmark in Berlin, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Frankfurt: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Frankfurt, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Erfurt: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Erfurt, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Dresden: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Dresden, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Cuxhaven: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Cuxhaven, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Stuttgart: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Stuttgart, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Bremen: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Bremen, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Lubeck: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Lubeck, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Kiel: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Kiel, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Hanover: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Hanover, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 43 minutes)
- Nuremberg: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Nuremberg, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Dusseldorf: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Dusseldorf, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Rostock: The Consulate General of Denmark in Rostock, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Hamburg: The Consulate General of Denmark in Hamburg, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Munich: The Consulate General of Denmark in Munich, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Flensburg: The Consulate General of Denmark in Flensburg, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
Denmark visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Denmark diplomatic mission offices to Germany for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Germany traveling to Denmark from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Germany) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 308,917 | N/A |
| 2009 | 299,260 | -3.13% |
| 2010 | 304,428 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 273,613 | -10.12% |
| 2012 | 272,709 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 276,391 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 331,624 | 19.98% |
| 2015 | 336,695 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 348,226 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 401,360 | 15.26% |
| 2018 | 411,793 | 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 & Germany comparison
Denmark's area is approximately 42,430 km2 (16,382 sq mi), while the area of Germany is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi). This means Germany is 8.21 times bigger than Denmark.
As of October 2025, Denmark's population is ~5.9 million people - 79,230,920 fewer people than the population of Germany.
We have highlighted Denmark & Germany’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Denmark | Germany | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,893,565 | 85,124,485 | 79.2 million fewer people live in Denmark than Germany |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 89 | 227 | Denmark has 138 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Germany. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 145 | Denmark passport holders visit 0 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 160 | 593 | Danish hosts 433 fewer foreign missions than Germany. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Germany travel to Denmark in one year?
The number of visitors from Germany visiting Denmark in 2018 was approximately 411,793.
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