GoDenmark Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

1、 Types of visas and related regulations

Denmark is a Schengen Agreement country, and Chinese mainland citizens holding official and ordinary passports must obtain a Schengen visa to travel to Denmark. Holders of Hong Kong or Macau SAR passports are exempt from visa requirements when entering Denmark. According to Article 40 of the Danish Alien Act (ALIENS ACT), regardless of whether the visa is approved or not, the applicant should submit all the application materials required by the Danish authorities in accordance with regulations.

The Danish Embassy in China has authorized VFS Global Services as its visa outsourcing partner, responsible for receiving visa applications and handling transfer affairs. For detailed regulations and contact information on applying for a Danish Schengen visa, please refer to the website of the Danish Visa Application Center.

2、 Entry Notice

Entering Denmark requires carrying the original valid international travel insurance policy confirmed by the Danish Embassy in China. If a business delegation goes to Denmark, the Danish border police often check the invitation letter and verify the relevant information with the delegation members and the inviting unit of the Danish side. Please ask me, as a citizen visiting Denmark, to bring the original invitation letter from the Danish side, the event schedule, and the name and contact information of the contact person from the Danish reception unit. At the same time, please ensure that each member of the delegation is aware of the relevant arrangements for the business activities. If there is any entry obstruction, please contact the Chinese Embassy in Denmark (phone: 0045-39460866).

Customs epidemic prevention and control

1、 Carrying a large amount of currency when entering or leaving Danish customs must be declared

（1） When carrying more than 10000 euros (approximately 75000 Danish kroner) into and out of Danish customs, it is necessary to declare. Currency includes not only cash, but also traveler's checks.

（2） Danish customs have the right to detain excess currency on the grounds that it originates from criminal activities or may be used for illegal activities such as terrorism.

（3） Declaration method: Fill in the application form (the form can be downloaded from www.skat.dk website, download address:

https://toldst.dk/en-us/individuals/travel/if-you-are-travelling-with-large-amounts-of-valuables  You can also directly obtain it from the border customs and hand it over to the customs.

2、 Regulations on carrying goods when entering Denmark from non EU countries

（1） The items that can be carried into Denmark from non EU countries without paying customs duties include:

Tobacco products (limited to travelers over 17 years old): 200 cigarettes or small cigars (each weighing no more than 3 grams), 100 cigars or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco.

Alcoholic beverages (limited to travelers over 17 years old): 1 liter of spirits (with an alcohol content greater than 22%), 2 liters of post meal drinks (with an alcohol content less than or equal to 22%), or 4 liters of regular meal drinks (such as red wine, white wine, rose wine), or 16 liters of beer.

Personal use of drugs and clothing, jewelry, and electronic devices with a total value not exceeding 3250 kronor (limited to airplane and cruise passengers only).

（2） Carrying items when entering Denmark from EU countries

Items brought into Denmark from other EU countries for personal use are exempt from customs duties. The quantity of cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, wine, and beer carried in Denmark follows the unified regulations of the European Union:

Tobacco products (limited to travelers over 17 years old): 800 cigarettes or 200 cigars or 400 cigars or 1 kilogram of tobacco.

Alcoholic beverages (limited to travelers over 17 years old): 10 liters of spirits (with an alcohol content of over 22%), 20 liters of regular table alcohol (with an alcohol content of less than 22%), 90 liters of wine (with no more than 60 liters of sparkling wine), or 110 liters of beer.

Regarding regulations on other items to be carried, please call the Danish tax department at 0045-72221818, website: https://www.sktst.dk

（3） How to get a tax refund when shopping in Denmark

If the total amount of purchases in the same store in Denmark exceeds 300 Danish kroner, a tax refund can be applied for in the last EU member state of departure. The main methods are:

1. When shopping at a store with the TAX FREE logo, ask the waiter for a REFUND CHEQUE tax refund form.

2. When leaving the country, handle the tax refund procedures at the local airport customs refund department or the corresponding tax refund company (passport, tax refund form, and purchased items must be presented).

For specific details, please refer to the tax refund guide issued by the Danish Taxation Office https://info.skat.dk/data.aspx?oid=87455&chk=215871

（4） Animal and plant inspection and quarantine

For details, please refer to the official website of the Danish Food Safety Authority: https://foedevarestyrelsen.dk/dyr/flytning-af-dyr-og-avlsmateriale

（5） Financial regulation

In Denmark, you can use internationally recognized VISA cards, Master Cards, etc., while China's UnionPay card can be used in most shopping malls.

Residency and Naturalization

Foreigners can obtain residence permits in Denmark by applying for study, work, family reunion, etc. In recent years, Denmark's immigration policy has been continuously adjusted and overall tightened. New Danish social and language tests have been added for foreign immigrants who apply to come to Denmark on the grounds of family reunion, extending the length of stay for foreign immigrants in Denmark and increasing the examination items and difficulty. At the same time, the Danish government pays attention to the quality of immigrants in the process of receiving them, focusing on the shortage of high-quality talents in Denmark and increasing efforts to crack down on and repatriate illegal immigrants. For the residence policy of Danish foreigners, please refer to the website of the Danish Immigration Service: www.nyidanmark.dk。

The risk level for Denmark is blue (low risk)

public security

The political situation in Denmark is relatively stable, and the overall social security situation is good. But in recent years, the number of theft cases specifically targeting foreign tourists in Danish airports, stations, tourist attractions, restaurants, and shopping centers has significantly increased. Please always take good care of your luggage (especially when making phone calls or buying tickets), store important documents and belongings such as passports close to your body, be alert to conversations or "enthusiastic assistance" from strangers, and try to minimize the amount of cash you carry with you. Once robbed, please report to the nearest Danish police station in a timely manner.

natural disaster

Denmark has a maritime temperate climate, with the lowest temperature in January, averaging minus 2.4 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature in July, averaging 16.6 degrees Celsius. Summer days with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius take less than a week. Denmark has hardly experienced major natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and earthquakes. According to historical records, there were only two hurricanes in the last century, in 1902 and 1999.

FDA

Denmark has a highly developed agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing industry, with a sound legal system to ensure food safety and an effective food safety regulatory system. Overall food safety in Denmark.

Urgent Help

Emergency hotline (medical, fire, police): 112 (major personal injury and first aid)/114 (public security cases).

Please provide emergency contact information for consular protection at the embassy or consulate in the countryclick hereSearch.

air traffic

1、 International flights

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport in Denmark is one of the largest aviation hubs in the world; In addition, Denmark has over 20 other domestic airports, such as Aalborg, Aarhus, and Billund Airport.

By November 2023, direct flights to Chinese Mainland include:

Air China flies directly from Copenhagen to Beijing (CA878) every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday

SAS flies directly from Copenhagen to Shanghai (SK997) every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Note: Please refer to the specific flight schedule of the airline for accuracy

2、 Main transportation conditions to and from the airport

Kastrup Airport is located 8 kilometers from the city center and can be reached by train, bus, taxi, or self rental car.

（1） By train/subway: It only takes 12 minutes to reach Copenhagen Central Station by taking the airport express from Copenhagen Airport.

（2） By bus: The 250S bus departs from the main station to the airport every 10-15 minutes. For specific information, please call (0045-3611415) or refer to the www.ht.dk website; The airport express is convenient and fast, running every 10 minutes.

（3） By taxi: The one-way fare from the city center to the airport is approximately 200-300 Danish kroner, depending on the time and road conditions.

（4） Car rental: You can consult car rental companies such as AVIS, EUROPCAR, HERTZ at the airport.

land transport

Denmark has developed road and railway transportation and convenient transportation. The steering wheel of Danish vehicles is left-hand drive, driving on the right side. According to the law, it is mandatory to wear seat belts and turn on the front lights while driving. Children under the age of 7 must use special seats and sit in the back seat when riding.

Within Denmark, travel options include buses, trains, subways, taxis, bicycles, and self rental cars. For specific information, please refer to the website of the Danish Tourism Board: http://www.visitdenmark.cn. .

Except for a few short private railways, Danish State Railways (DSB) operates all train routes. Before the COVID-19, the Copenhagen Railway Station had daily trains to all parts of Europe. There are two types of long-distance trains, and intercity trains (IC) have modern and comfortable facilities in both first and second class carriages. Inter regional trains (IR) are relatively old and slow in speed. Railway information consultation hotline: 70131415.

water communication

The convenient ferry transportation network connects the main islands of Dan and many inhabited small islands.

There are regular shipping lines from Denmark to Germany, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The main ferry companies include DFDS Seaway.

If you need to know the shipping schedule information, you can log in to: www.dfdsseaways.dk。

Urban transportation

1、 City card

Copenhagen Card: Users can use the card to enter 75 major attractions in the Copenhagen Capital Region for free and can take public transportation unlimited times. Each adult card holder can bring two children under the age of 10, including visiting attractions and taking transportation. The cost and purchase method can be found on the website of the Danish Tourism Board http://www.visitdenmark.cn .

2、 Taxi

The green "Fri" indicates that the taxi is empty. If you call a taxi directly in front of a restaurant, taxi stand, airport, or train station, you can also make a reservation by phone. You need to pay the starting price and mileage fee, and there is no need to give a tip. Common taxi service phone numbers: 70252525, 35353535, 38777777, 38101010.

3、 Rental car

There are three main car rental companies in Denmark: Avis、Hertz、Europcar。 In terms of speed limit, the usual speed limit is 50 kilometers per hour in urban areas and 110 kilometers per hour on highways. Renting a car can be booked at the airport and requires an international driver's license. Please refer to the websites of various car rental companies for specific rental information.

4、 Buses and urban trams

Copenhagen city has convenient public transportation options, including buses, trains, and subways. The logo of the bus is "HT". In the urban area, bus routes are densely distributed in a network pattern. Trains connect the city and suburbs of Copenhagen, with each line running every 10-20 minutes. Copenhagen public transportation, train, and subway universal cards can also be used to purchase one-day or two-day valid tickets. The Copenhagen region is divided into 9 zones for transportation, and transportation cards are also divided into zones 2 to 9. For example, to travel from Copenhagen Airport (Zone 4) to the city center (Zone 1), you need to purchase a Zone 3 transportation card or swipe a Zone 2 transportation card twice. In the city center of Copenhagen, you usually only need to use a Zone 2 transportation card. The validity period of the 2-3 zone travel card is 1 hour, calculated from the time of check-in. During the validity period, passengers can freely transfer to buses, trains, and subways, but cannot exceed the designated area on the card. When using a ride card, it is important to take a ticket before boarding, which should be placed in the time recorder to record the time; If you forget to vote, you will be fined. More information can be found on the website of the Danish Tourism Board.

5、 Bicycle

Bicycles are quite popular in Denmark, and they are available for rent in tourist areas and railway stations around the world.

6、 Special Reminder

（1） Denmark's public transportation ticket inspection adopts spot checks, so it is necessary to keep the tickets safe for future reference. Skipping tickets will result in several times the fine.

（2） Taking a taxi usually requires calling in advance, and it is only possible to take a taxi directly in front of a restaurant, taxi stand, airport, or train station.

（3） When driving outside, attention should be paid to: firstly, it is necessary to fasten the seat belt and turn on the front lights while driving. Children under 7 years old must use special seats and sit in the back seat when riding. Secondly, when turning, bicycles and pedestrians must be allowed to go first. Thirdly, all roads in Denmark have speed limit signs, please be careful not to exceed the speed limit, and the alcohol content in the driver's blood should not exceed 0.5%.

Commodity prices

1、 Main products

Denmark has developed industry and a wide variety of products. More than 60% of industrial products are exported, with an output value about five times that of agriculture. The main industrial sectors include oil extraction, wind power generation, food processing, shipbuilding, cement, construction, electronics, chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, furniture, etc. Its bridge construction, medical equipment, marine engines, cement equipment, environmental protection equipment, optical communication, audio, hearing aids, beer, enzyme preparations, insulin, etc. Denmark has advanced shipbuilding technology and can produce the world's largest supertanker. At present, the main engines of ships sailing at sea in the world are mostly manufactured in Denmark or produced using Danish patents.

2、 Price situation

Denmark is one of the countries with relatively high prices in the world. Every purchase in Denmark is subject to a 25% value-added tax.

3、 Currency exchange rate

The official currency of Denmark is the Danish krone, with 1 Danish krone equivalent to approximately 1.05 Chinese yuan (November 2023, Bank of China), and fluctuating with the euro to Chinese yuan exchange rate.

4、 Payment method

When shopping in Denmark, the general payment methods include credit card, debit card, cash, Alipay, etc.

5、 Banking and Financial Services

Banks play an increasingly important role in the daily work and life of the Danish people. With the development of high-tech, Danish banks also offer some new service projects, such as family style banks that provide financial services through the Internet.

Insurance Medical

1、 Medical conditions

Denmark has a relatively complete healthcare system, mainly composed of community primary healthcare units and hospitals. Citizens enjoy full public healthcare insurance services, but dental and other special illnesses are paid according to different circumstances. There are acupuncture and moxibustion clinics in major cities of Denmark, but only acupuncture and moxibustion, massage and other auxiliary treatments. Traditional Chinese medicine is still limited.

If a Danish citizen needs emergency treatment during my short-term visit, they can receive free treatment at the local hospital, but general treatment requires payment. Due to Denmark's high per capita income, medical services and drug prices are relatively high, several times higher than in China. It is recommended that visitors to Denmark must obtain international travel medical insurance before departure.

2、 Medical insurance

The Danish social security system includes not only universal education, elderly and disabled assistance, unemployment benefits, but also individual access to medical insurance services. The clients include foreigners who have obtained residence permits for more than three months. The applicant needs to apply for a personal social insurance card (yellow card) at the local government department. On the yellow card, there are the name, address, ID number, and the name, telephone and address of the community general practitioner. Once you get sick, you should first call the designated community general practitioner and make an appointment for treatment. If the community general practitioner cannot solve the problem, you can then transfer it to a specialist doctor. Except for personal payment of part of the medication costs, all other medical expenses are borne by the state, but if a private doctor is chosen, the full cost must be paid.

3、 Common diseases and treatments

Denmark is a Nordic country with mild climate and few diseases. The main common diseases are cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, bone diseases, etc.

Emergency medical treatment, please dial 112.

4、 Main hospitals (24-hour emergency hospitals):

（1） AMAGER Hospital, phone 32343234, address: ITALIENSVEJ。

（2） BISPEBJERG Hospital, Phone: 35313531, Address: BISPEBJERG BAKKE 23。

（3） FREDERIKSBERG Hospital, Phone: 38163816, Address: NORDRE FASANVEJ 57。

（4） HVIDOVRE Hospital, Phone: 36323632, Address: KETEGAARDS ALLE 30。

（5） RIGGSHOSPITALET (Danish National Hospital) Phone: 35453545, Address: Blegdamsvej 9,

（6） GENTOFTE Hospital, Phone: 38673867, Address: Kildeg å rdsvej 28

5、 Main pharmacies:

The main chain pharmacies include Apoteket, which can be seen everywhere on the streets and alleys.

Customs taboos

1、 Main holidays and introductions

festival	date	notes
New Year's day	January 1st	On New Year's Eve, Danes like to set off fireworks in front of their homes to create a strong festive atmosphere.
Shrovetide	At the end of February	In the past, it was the eve of religious fasting, but now it is a carnival for children dressed up in costumes.
Easter	At the end of March or early April	A religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. Nowadays, Danes often use this holiday to go skiing or travel.
National Day	April 16th	Birthday of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
International Labour Day	May 1st	People will engage in leisure and speech activities in the form of gatherings
Constitution Day	June 5th	On June 5, 1849, Denmark promulgated its first constitution and established a constitutional monarchy.
Christmas	December 25th	During Christmas, almost all public places of business are closed.
Partial religious festivals	During the period of May to June	Entering summer, Denmark has a series of religious festivals. The day of prayer, which is the fourth Friday after Easter, is a unique religious holiday in Denmark. The Ascension Day of Jesus, which is the first Thursday 40 days after Easter. Pentecost, which is the seventh Sunday after Easter.

2、 Common Etiquette

Danes are generous in their demeanor and have a bold personality. When they talk to each other, they like to keep a distance, which is a national habit and not intended to distance themselves from each other. Danes like to give flowers as gifts, especially 3 or 4 carnations to express gratitude. Send yellow flowers to guests and red flowers to travelers.

Danes generally shake hands and pay attention to their attire in formal social occasions, usually wearing suits. It is customary to wear evening gowns when hosting grand dinners. In daily life, clothing is relatively casual and casual.

The main staple foods of Danes are noodles, potatoes, etc. They love to eat bread, and their side dishes include pork, beef, etc. Vegetables, tomatoes, cabbage, etc. are more common. Danes like to drink alcohol, and sometimes they designate someone as the driver during gatherings. This person doesn't drink at all, while others can indulge in a hearty drink.

3、 Main taboos

Danes avoid speaking loudly in social situations. They lower their voices and refrain from making loud noises in restaurants, bus or train station waiting rooms, and even on the phone.

When invited to a private home as a guest, one should arrive on time according to the agreed time, and generally give the hostess a bouquet of flowers, chocolates, wine, etc. as a gift. At the dining table, Danes have many rules for toasting. Guests should not toast first, they should wait for the host to toast before toasting. In addition, no one should touch the wine glass or knife and fork before the host says "please".

Communications Power

There are many telecommunications companies in Denmark, and their charging standards are also different, with various preferential measures from time to time. When making calls to other countries in Denmark, it is necessary to add the country code of the called location. The country code for China is 0086.

The Internet is widely used in Denmark, and the Internet charges are expensive. Generally, hotels provide wireless Internet services.

Public telephone booths in Denmark generally accept coins and credit cards.

The voltage in Denmark is 220V~240V/50Hz, and the power plug is a double hole circular type. Generally, Chinese appliances with converters can be used normally in Denmark.

contact information

1、 Copenhagen Chinese Visa Application Service Center

Address: Lyngbyvej 28, st.tv. 2100 Copenhagen Ø

Phone: 0045 71859976 (weekdays 10:00-12:00) Fax: 0045 35250099

E-mail denmarkcenter@visaforchina.org

website: http://www.visaforchina.org

2、 Websites or phone numbers of some public service agencies in Denmark

First aid: 112

Alarm: 112 (serious personal injury)/114 (public security case)

Number inquiry desk: 118

Copenhagen International Airport: http://www.cph.dk .

Danish Railway Administration: http://www.dsb.dk .

Danish Bar Association: http://www.advokatsamfundet.dk .

Danish Tourism Board: http://www.visitdenmark.cn .