Danish visa for South African citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for South African passport holders visiting Denmark for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Denmark for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Denmark e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Denmark visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Denmark tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African 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 South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Denmark nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Denmark in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 24 minutes)
- Durban: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Durban, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 24 minutes)
- Cape Town: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Cape Town, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 24 minutes)
- Port Elizabeth: The Consulate General of Denmark in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 24 minutes)
Denmark visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Denmark diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Denmark from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 79,381 | N/A |
| 2009 | 76,900 | -3.13% |
| 2010 | 78,228 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 70,309 | -10.12% |
| 2012 | 70,077 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 71,023 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 85,216 | 19.98% |
| 2015 | 86,519 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 89,482 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 103,136 | 15.26% |
| 2018 | 105,817 | 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 & South Africa comparison
Denmark's area is approximately 42,430 km2 (16,382 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 28.59 times bigger than Denmark.
As of October 2025, Denmark's population is ~5.9 million people - 57,210,881 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Denmark & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Denmark | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,893,565 | 63,104,446 | 57.2 million fewer people live in Denmark than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 89 | 124 | Denmark has 35 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 67 | Denmark passport holders can visit 78 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 160 | 197 | Danish hosts 37 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Denmark in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Denmark in 2018 was approximately 105,817.
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