United States visa for Danish citizens

Travelers from Denmark will find that an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ETA) is generally required for tourist and certain short-term business visits to the United States, allowing for stays of up to 90 days. While this covers most leisure trips, a total of two primary visa types are available for other purposes. Frequent direct flights depart Copenhagen, often landing in major Midwest hubs like Chicago or Minneapolis, cities historically popular with Danish emigrants. Be prepared to adjust to a significant time difference, typically six to nine hours, upon arrival in the U.S., a journey connecting countries with long-standing ties.

eTA90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
1+
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Not required
Yellow fever cert.
Required
Biometrics
Required

Visa options

BusinessB-1 Visa (Temporary Business Visitor)
180d$185multiple-entry
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TouristB-2 Visa (Tourism, Vacation, Pleasure Visitor)
180d$185multiple-entry
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OtherB-1/B-2 Visa (Business/Tourist Visitor)
180d$185multiple-entry
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TransitC Visa (Transit)
$185
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WorkD Visa (Crewmember Visa)
29d$185
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WorkC-1/D Visa (Combined Transit and Crewmember)
29d$185
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StudentF-1 Visa (Academic Student)
$185multiple-entry
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FamilyF-2 Visa (Dependents of F-1)
$185multiple-entry
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StudentM-1 Visa (Vocational Student)
$185multiple-entry
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FamilyM-2 Visa (Dependents of M-1)
$185multiple-entry
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OtherJ-1 Visa (Exchange Visitor)
$185multiple-entry
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FamilyJ-2 Visa (Dependents of J-1)
$185multiple-entry
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WorkH-1B Visa (Specialty Occupations)
1095dmultiple-entry
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WorkH-1B1 Visa (Specialty Occupation Professionals from Chile and Singapore)
multiple-entry
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WorkH-2A Visa (Temporary Agricultural Worker)
multiple-entry
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WorkH-2B Visa (Temporary Nonagricultural Worker)
multiple-entry
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WorkH-3 Visa (Trainee or Special Education Visitor)
multiple-entry
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FamilyH-4 Visa (Dependents of H Workers)
multiple-entry
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WorkL-1A Visa (Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager)
multiple-entry
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WorkL-1B Visa (Intracompany Transferee Specialized Knowledge)
multiple-entry
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FamilyL-2 Visa (Dependents of L-1)
multiple-entry
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WorkO-1 Visa (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement)
multiple-entry
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WorkO-2 Visa (Assistants to O-1)
multiple-entry
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FamilyO-3 Visa (Dependents of O-1 and O-2)
multiple-entry
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WorkP-1 Visa (Internationally Recognized Athlete or Entertainment Group Member)
multiple-entry
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WorkP-2 Visa (Artist or Entertainer in Reciprocal Exchange Program)
multiple-entry
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WorkP-3 Visa (Artist or Entertainer in Culturally Unique Program)
multiple-entry
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FamilyP-4 Visa (Dependents of P-1, P-2, P-3)
multiple-entry
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WorkQ-1 Visa (Cultural Exchange Visitor)
multiple-entry
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WorkR-1 Visa (Temporary Nonimmigrant Religious Worker)
multiple-entry
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FamilyR-2 Visa (Dependents of R-1)
multiple-entry
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WorkTN Visa (NAFTA/USMCA Professionals from Canada and Mexico)
multiple-entry
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WorkE-1 Visa (Treaty Trader)
$315multiple-entry
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InvestorE-2 Visa (Treaty Investor)
$315multiple-entry
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WorkE-3 Visa (Specialty Occupation Professionals from Australia)
$315multiple-entry
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FamilyE Dependents (Spouse and Children of E-1/E-2/E-3)
$315multiple-entry
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OtherG Visa (Representatives to International Organizations)
$0multiple-entry
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OtherNATO Visas (NATO-1 through NATO-6)
$0multiple-entry
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WorkI Visa (Foreign Media Representatives)
$185multiple-entry
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FamilyK-1 Visa (Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen)
90dvalid 6mo
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FamilyK-2 Visa (Child of K-1)
90dvalid 6mo
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FamilyK-3 Visa (Spouse of U.S. Citizen Awaiting Immigrant Petition)
multiple-entryvalid 2y
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FamilyK-4 Visa (Child of K-3)
multiple-entryvalid 2y
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FamilyV Visa (Spouse and Children of Lawful Permanent Resident)
$185multiple-entry
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HumanitarianU Visa (Victim of Certain Criminal Activity)
$0multiple-entry
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HumanitarianT Visa (Victim of Human Trafficking)
$0multiple-entry
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HumanitarianS Visa (Witness or Informant)
OtherDV Immigrant Visa (Diversity Visa Program)
valid 6mo
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FamilyIR-1 / CR-1 Immigrant Visa (Spouse of U.S. Citizen)
valid 6mo
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FamilyIR-2 / CR-2 Immigrant Visa (Child of U.S. Citizen)
valid 6mo
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FamilyF-2A / F-2B Family Preference Immigrant Visa
valid 6mo
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InvestorEB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa
valid 6mo
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TouristVWP Admission (Visa Waiver Program using ESTA)
90d$21multiple-entryvalid 2y
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MedicalB-2 Visa (Medical Treatment Visitor)
180d$185multiple-entry
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TransitC-1 Visa (Direct Airside Transit Without Visa)
$185
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WorkGold Card Program

ESTA valid 2 years. Visa required if traveled to certain countries after 1 March 2011 or Cuba after 12 January 2021.

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