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Australian citizens can visit Denmark for tourism or short business trips without a visa. Denmark is part of the Schengen Area, which allows for visa-free travel for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across all member countries.

Key facts

For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• The 90-day limit applies to the entire Schengen Area, not per country.
• Ensure your passport meets the validity requirements to avoid entry issues.
• Overstaying the visa-free period can lead to fines, deportation, or future entry bans.
• This information is for tourism and short business trips only; different rules apply for work, study, or long-term stays.
• Border officials have the final say on entry and may ask for proof of sufficient funds or accommodation.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area.
• ✓Check your previous travel to the Schengen Area to calculate remaining visa-free days.
• ✓Consider travel insurance that covers medical emergencies and cancellations.
• ✓Have proof of sufficient funds for your stay (e.g., bank statements, credit cards).
• ✓Book your return or onward ticket.
• ✓Have details of your accommodation (hotel bookings, invitation letters) readily available.

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