Denmark Beach Holidays

Your passport must be issued less than 10 years before your arrival date.

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

You can stay in Denmark without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period as a tourist.

At border control, you may need to show a return ticket and prove you have enough money for your stay.

You may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo, when you enter or leave the Schengen area.

Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken at border control.

Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more when entering Denmark.

Pickpockets and bag-snatchers operate in crowded tourist areas like Copenhagen's main shopping street and central station.

Thieves use distraction techniques, particularly on crowded public transport and in places like hotel lobbies and cafes.

It is illegal to wear clothing that conceals your face in a public place, and you could face a fine.

Even small quantities of illegal drugs like cannabis are strictly prohibited and carry severe penalties including long jail sentences.

If you hire and use an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol, you could be prosecuted for drink-driving and fined.

Cyclists often have the right of way, so always check cycle lanes before turning right.

Take extra care in areas like Christiania and Nørrebro late at night due to instances of gang violence.