Danish visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Denmark for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Denmark for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Denmark e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Denmark visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Denmark tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Denmark nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Denmark in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Hull: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Hull, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Manchester: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Manchester, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Newcastle upon Tyne: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Belfast: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Belfast, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Birmingham: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Birmingham, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Edinburgh: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Glasgow, Scotland: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Liverpool: The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Liverpool, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Plymouth: The Consulate of Denmark in Plymouth, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Milton Keynes: The Consulate of Denmark in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Dover: The Consulate of Denmark in Dover, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Jersey: The Consulate of Denmark in Jersey, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Aberdeen, Scotland: The Consulate of Denmark in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Leeds: The Consulate of Denmark in Leeds, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Cardiff: The Consulate of Denmark in Cardiff, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Dundee: The Consulate of Denmark in Dundee, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Portsmouth: The Consulate of Denmark in Portsmouth, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Southampton: The Consulate of Denmark in Southampton, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Stornoway: The Consulate of Denmark in Stornoway, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Wick: The Consulate of Denmark in Wick, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Edinburgh: The Consulate General of Denmark in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Bristol: The Consulate General of Denmark in Bristol, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
Denmark visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Denmark diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Denmark from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 612,096 | N/A |
| 2009 | 592,960 | -3.13% |
| 2010 | 603,200 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 542,144 | -10.12% |
| 2012 | 540,352 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 547,648 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 657,088 | 19.98% |
| 2015 | 667,136 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 689,984 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 795,264 | 15.26% |
| 2018 | 815,936 | 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 & United Kingdom comparison
Denmark's area is approximately 42,430 km2 (16,382 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 5.70 times bigger than Denmark.
As of October 2025, Denmark's population is ~5.9 million people - 63,791,425 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Denmark & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Denmark | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,893,565 | 69,684,990 | 63.8 million fewer people live in Denmark than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 89 | 222 | Denmark has 133 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 139 | Denmark passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 160 | 348 | Danish hosts 188 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Denmark in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Denmark in 2018 was approximately 815,936.
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