🇩🇰Denmark Visa for Japanese Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Japanese passport holders do not need a visa for Denmark. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

3 months from first Nordic entry; deduct prior 6-month Nordic stays

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Entering Denmark on a Japanese passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Japanese passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • → See the exact document checklist for Japanese applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Denmark visa documents for Japanese applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Japanese citizens enter Denmark with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristWorking Holiday

Please find information on the website of the Danish Immigration Service (nyidanmark.dk ↗) or contact the Danish Immigration Service directly (nyidanmark.dk ↗). Consult the application form to find the required documentation for your application. The application form contains a description of the documentation which must be submitted at the time of application. Please read the information about documentation in the application form very carefully. Please note that VFS nor the Embassy processes your application. Your application is processed by the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment. Therefore, VFS nor the Embassy is able to offer any guidance regarding which documentation you should submit with your application. If you are in doubt, please contact the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment. VFS nor the Embassy is able to confirm whether you are submitting the correct documentation when you apply. If the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment decides during the case processing that you did not submit the correct documentation, you will be contacted by the agency. Please note: when you apply with the online application form and upload all required documents online, you still have to provide a copy of your passport data page at your appointment at VFS.

otherResidence Permit

Consult the application form to find the required documentation for your application. The application form for each type of residence permit contains a description of the documentation which must be submitted at the time of application. Please read the information about documentation in the application form very carefully. Please note that VFS nor the Embassy do not processes your application. Your application is processed by the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment. Therefore, VFS nor the Embassy is able to offer any guidance regarding which documentation you should submit with your application. If you are in doubt, you or those who are inviting you to Denmark should contact the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment. VFS is not able to confirm whether you are submitting the correct documentation when you apply. If the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment decides during the case processing that you did not submit the correct documentation, you will be contacted by the agency. Further information about documentation can be directed in the website of the Danish immigration authorities (nyidanmark.dk ↗). Case order ID. Create a Case order ID on the website of the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (nyidanmark.dk ↗). The Case order ID is a unique identification code used to identify the application. All inquiries about the application must refer to the Case order ID. Please note: when you apply with the online application form and upload all required documents online, you still have to provide a copy of your passport data page at your appointment at VFS.

otherSchengen Visa

Please click here to download Checklist-BUSINESS or CONFERENCE Please click here to download Checklist-TOURISM Please click here to download Checklist- VISIT TO FAMILY OR FRIENDS Please click here to download Checklist-Culture/Sport

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Denmark visa for Japanese citizens — FAQ

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Denmark?

No — Japanese passport holders do not need a visa for Denmark. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Denmark?

Japanese passport holders can stay in Denmark for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Japanese citizens need for Denmark?

A valid passport is all Japanese citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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