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Passport, visas, ESTA and ETA

Always remember to check the requirements for your passport and visas on your journey

 

Remember to always check the requirements for passports and visas on your trip. There are a number of different rules, for example, on how long your passport must be valid for depending on where you are travelling.

In addition, you may also have to apply for a visa for entry into a number of different countries. Before going on your trip, you must check whether one is needed for your destination. Information on passports and visas can be obtained at the countries' embassies.

Remember that from of June 2012 children under the age of 15 must have their own personal passport when traveling abroad.

Passport, visas, ESTA and ETA

ESTA application for the USA

When traveling to the U.S., travellers who do not need visas, including Denmark, must be in possession of an ESTA document. You can apply for this on-line and the application can be submitted at any time. However, it is recommended to do so no later than 72 hours before the trip. You must also remember to always carry a print-out of your approved ESTA, as the airline must secure that all passengers is in possession of a such . It does not always appear in the airline’s system and it may therefore ease the check-in process if it is brought along for presentation. You can apply for an ESTA document on this page.

 

ETA application for Canada

Also when traveling to Canada, travellers who do not need visas, including Denmark, must be in possession of an ETA document. You can apply for this on-line and the application can be submitted at any time. However, it is recommended to do so no later than 72 hours before the trip. You must also remember to always carry a print-out of your approved ETA, as the airline must secure that all passengers is in possession of a such . It does not always appear in the airline’s system and it may therefore ease the check-in process if it is brought along for presentation. You can apply for an ETA document on this page.

 

ETA Application for the UK

Starting April 2, 2025, all Danish citizens – including children – will be required to have an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to travel to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. The application must be submitted online or via an app. It is recommended to apply well in advance, as there is a processing time for applications.

Always remember to bring a printed copy or a photo of your approved ETA on your smartphone, as airlines must verify that all passengers possess one. It does not always appear in the airline’s systems, so bringing proof can help speed up the check-in process.

Passengers from within the EU/Schengen must apply for an ETA.
Passengers from outside the EU/Schengen must apply for an E-visa.

For more information, please visit the UK government’s website, contact your airline, or reach out to the British embassy. You can apply for your ETA on this website.