(November 30, 2021)
Location: Denmark
Event: The Danish government introduced new steps to curb the spread of COVID-19 on November 29, 2021. Complete information on COVID-19 rules in Denmark can be found on the Danish government COVID-19 webpage (in English) at en.coronasmitte.dk.
Masks are required (age 12 years and above) to enter:
- Public transportation (Metro, trains, S-trains, taxis, domestic flights, ferries)
- Shops and businesses, including all retail and grocery stores
- Hospitals and health centers
Everyone age 15 years and above must present a valid corona passport (“coronapas”), proof of vaccination (such as a CDC vaccine card), or a negative COVID-19 test to enter:
- Indoor restaurants and nightlife
- Culture, activities, and attractions if there are more than 100 people at an indoor venue/event or 1,000 people at an outdoor venue/event.
- Churches and religious communities if there are more than 100 people indoors
- Hair salons, beauty and massage clinics, tattoo/piercing shops, massage clinics, and other professions that involve close physical contact
- Universities, adult training/education centers, language schools
- Nursing homes and social centers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Denmark due to COVID-19 and the Department of State raised the Travel Advisory for Denmark to Level 4 on November 22.
U.S. Embassy Consular Appointments: Visitors age 12 years and above who come to the U.S. Embassy for consular services, including passports or visas, are required to wear a mask while on Embassy premises.
Actions to Take:
- Visit the Danish government COVID-19 Information Website (in English) for information on the COVID-19 situation in Denmark, vaccine availability, and other useful information.
- Visit the Danish government COVID-19 travel and entry website (in English) for detailed information about travel to Denmark.
- Entry rules vary depending on your vaccination status, the country you reside in, and the country you are traveling from.
- Find a COVID-19 test center in Denmark.
- Monitor the CDC website for the latest guidance regarding testing requirements for travel to the United States.
- Check COVID-19 Country Specific Information pages for updated information on COVID-19 related to the availability of testing.
- Visit state.gov to view individual Travel Advisories for the most urgent threats to safety and security.
Assistance:
- S. Embassy Copenhagen, Denmark, Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, During business hours: +45 3341-7100, After business hours: +45 3341-7400. https://dk.usembassy.gov/
- Email: CopenhagenACS@state.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs +1 888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444
- Denmark Country Information and Denmark COVID-19 Information
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
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