Denmark passport → United States
Do Danish citizens need a visa for the United States?
Danish passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the United States for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
United States at a glance
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
US38.0°N · 97.0°WPhoto: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited States for other passports
- DenmarkeTA90 days
IndiaVisa required
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free180 days
Nearby in Northern America for Danish passport holders
- CanadaVisa-free180 days
Common questions
Do Danish citizens need a visa for the United States?
Danish passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the United States for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Danish citizens stay in the United States?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Danish citizens get a visa on arrival in the United States?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Danish citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Denmark passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Passport Index Data. Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.