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Does Denmark require a visa for Canadian citizens?

Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.

Last checked 22 Jul 2026Source · Travel Canada - DenmarkHow we source this →
Visa Panic answer
No visa neededLow panic

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Denmark?

No tourist visa — up to 90 days in any 180 across Schengen (Denmark proper). ETIAS is not open yet.

Check official travel adviceTravel Canada - Denmark — last checked 22 July 2026
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VerdictAll Clear

You're good to go.

No visa application needed for Canadian passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.

Colour KeyCalm— no visaMedium— ETA / eVisaPanic— full visa

Deep breath. Here's the answer.

Canadian citizens can travel to Denmark for tourism or business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. Denmark is part of the Schengen Area, so this 90-day limit applies to your total stay in all Schengen countries. The EU's planned ETIAS travel authorisation is not operating yet and no applications are being collected — check the official EU ETIAS site before future trips.

Key facts

For Canadian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

PassportCanadian passport
PurposeTourism (work or study needs a visa)
Visa requiredNo, not for short stays
Maximum stayUp to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area
Passport validityAt least 3 months after you leave the Schengen Area
Return/onward ticketNot confirmed in the sources we checked
Arrival formNot confirmed in the sources we checked
Last checked22 July 2026

You may need a visa if…

  • The 90-day limit applies to your total stay across all Schengen countries, not just Denmark.
  • Ensure your passport is in good condition and has sufficient blank pages.
  • Immigration officials have the final say on entry.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended.
  • Different rules apply for working or studying.
  • Funds: Canada cites a published range of DKK 350–500 per day — not a fee.
  • ETIAS is not open yet; EES takes photos and fingerprints at the border, no advance application.
  • Covers Denmark proper only — Greenland and the Faroe Islands are outside Schengen and weren't checked.

Before you travel

  • Count Schengen days (max 90 in 180)
  • Passport valid 3 months after leaving Schengen
  • Funds of about DKK 350–500 per day
  • No ETIAS application yet
  • Greenland/Faroe Islands: check separately

Common questions

Not for tourism up to 90 days in any 180 across Schengen.

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