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Denmark to China visa requirements

Danish ordinary passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits of up to 30 days through 24:00 Beijing time on 31 December 2026. Danish ordinary passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for business, tourism, family and friend visits, exchange visits, or transit when the stay does not exceed 30 days. The Chinese Embassy in Denmark notice dated 5 November 2025 extends the unilateral policy for Denmark and other listed countries until 24:00 Beijing time on 31 December 2026, and the National Immigration Administration list also includes Denmark. The stay is calculated from 00:00 on the day after entry. The visa-free FAQ says travellers need an ordinary passport valid for at least the intended stay, may enter multiple times without a current limit on the number of entries or total days, and do not need to declare to a Chinese embassy or consulate before travel; activities must still match the visa-free purpose. Work, study, journalism, settlement, official-passport travel, and stays over 30 days require the appropriate visa before travel or, in limited post-entry cases, a stay permit from local exit-entry authorities. For visa-required trips submitted in Copenhagen, the current CVASC schedule lists a Schengen-country regular application total of DKK 850.5, made up of a DKK 338 visa fee and DKK 512.5 service fee, with express, postal, and VIP services costing extra.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20
Visa type
Visa-free entry (no application)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple short visits allowed
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
None - entry on arrival
standard track
Validity
Extended through 31 Dec 2026, 24:00 Beijing time
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm visa-free eligibility
Use a Danish ordinary passport and keep the trip to business, tourism, family/friend visit, exchange visit, or transit for no more than 30 days.
· ordinary passport· eligible purposes
/02
Check passport validity
For visa-free entry, the ordinary passport should be valid for at least the whole intended stay in China. Regular visa applications normally require longer passport validity and blank visa pages.
· valid for stay
/03
Prepare trip evidence
Carry return/onward travel, accommodation or host details, itinerary, and funds evidence in case border officers ask.
· travel proof· accommodation
/04
Arrive in China visa-free
No pre-declaration to a Chinese embassy or consulate is required. The 30-day stay is counted from 00:00 on the day after entry.
· no pre-declaration· 30-day count
/05
Register accommodation
Hotels register foreign guests. If staying somewhere other than a hotel, you or your host must complete accommodation registration with local public security within 24 hours of check-in.
· 24-hour registration
/06
Use a visa or stay permit if needed
If your purpose or length of stay no longer fits the visa-free rules, apply for the right visa before travel or consult local exit-entry authorities about a stay permit after entry.
· visa if not eligible
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredDanish ordinary passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid for at least the intended stay in China
RecommendedReturn/onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Recommended evidence of departure within 30 days
RequiredHotel booking or host contact
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Accommodation details for registration and border questions
RequiredItinerary and purpose evidence
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Business, tourism, family/friend visit, exchange visit, or transit
RecommendedSufficient funds
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
Recommended evidence if border officers ask
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended
ConditionalHealth/yellow fever (if applicable)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Yellow fever only if arriving from endemic countries
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Chinese Embassy in Denmark - Notice on extending unilateral visa-free policy (2025-11-05)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entryFreeNo application, no fee, no formality - just arrive
Regular China visa via CVASC Copenhagen (Schengen-country regular total)DKK 850.5Only if a visa is required; includes DKK 338 embassy visa fee plus DKK 512.5 service fee
CVASC express or postal serviceExtraExpress, postal, and VIP service fees are additional under the Copenhagen schedule
Accommodation registrationFreeHotel registration is handled by the hotel; non-hotel stays must be registered within 24 hours
Overstay consequencesVariesHandled by Chinese exit-entry authorities and may affect departure or future entry
Total estimateFreeFreeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Regular China visa
Submit after CVASC pre-review approval
Use the Copenhagen CVASC route if your purpose, passport type, or stay length is not visa-free.
Fingerprint collection
Temporarily waived for many short-term categories through 31 Dec 2026
CVASC Copenhagen says short-term visa applicants staying up to 180 days are exempt from fingerprints through 2026; some residence-permit categories still require fingerprints.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Stay exceeded 30 days
Visa-free is strict 30 days per entry. Exceed and you face penalties.
Low
/02
Wrong purpose declared
Working, study, journalism, settlement, or other non-eligible purposes require a visa or permit.
Medium
/03
Travel document not eligible
The visa-free FAQ limits the waiver to ordinary passports valid for the intended stay; temporary or emergency documents are not eligible.
Medium
/04
Insufficient trip evidence
Border officers may ask for purpose, itinerary, onward travel, accommodation, and funds evidence.
Low
/05
No accommodation registration
Non-hotel stays must be registered with local public security within 24 hours of check-in.
Low
/06
Restricted area travel
Tibet still requires a permit; some border regions are restricted.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Use the foreign visitor lanes, keep hotel or invitation details handy, and make sure your entry purpose matches the visa-free category.
/02
Registration
Hotels normally register foreign guests automatically. If staying in a private residence, complete temporary residence registration with local police within 24 hours.
/03
Connectivity
Install maps, translation, and payment apps before travel. Some foreign services may not work reliably without roaming or a compliant VPN.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-20
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-20 · major
Codex checked Denmark to China official sources
Added checked-date, replaced generic sources with the Chinese Embassy in Denmark extension notice, NIA country list, CVASC FAQ, NIA accommodation-registration rules, CVASC Copenhagen procedure and fee pages, and Denmark MFA notice; corrected passport validity wording, 30-day counting, regular visa fees, fingerprint exemption, and removed unsupported flight and fixed overstay-penalty claims.
2026-05-27
Denmark to China route verified
Confirmed visa-free 30 days, policy extended through 31 Dec 2026.
2025-11-05 · major
Visa-free policy extension notice
The Chinese Embassy in Denmark announced China would extend the unilateral 30-day visa-free policy for Denmark and other listed countries until 24:00 Beijing time on 31 December 2026.
2024-11-08 · major
Denmark added to visa-free list
Denmark added in the November 2024 Nordic batch.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Danes need a visa for China?
No — Danish ordinary passport holders can use visa-free mainland China entry for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family/friend visits, exchange visits, or transit through 31 December 2026.
How is the 30-day stay counted?+
Can I stay over 30 days?+
Can I work on the visa-free entry?+
What passport validity do I need?+
Is there a limit on entries?+
Can I visit Tibet visa-free?+
/11 — Passport tools

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