Information
Corona/COVID-19
Legal requirements on testing and isolation upon entry to Denmark have been introduced starting from 7 February 2021. Read more on the Joint Website of the Danish Authorities here.
From 3 February at 21:00 Saudi Arabia has implemented an entry ban for travellers coming from Argentina, UAE, Germany, USA, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Pakistan, Brazil, Portugal, United Kingdom, Turkey, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Lebanon, Egypt, India and Japan. The entry ban also applies to travellers who have passed through any of the above mentioned countries during 14 days preceding the request to enter Saudi Arabia. This does not apply to diplomats, Saudi citizens, health practitioners and their families, however a 14 days home quarantine is mandatory when entering Saudi Arabia.
From 8 January through 5 April 2021, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel worldwide. Read more here: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark advises against all travel worldwide (um.dk)
From 9 January through 5 April 2021, the Danish government has introduced new entry restrictions, which apply to travellers from all countries, who wish to enter Denmark. Read the restrictions here: Tightened travel restrictions
Please direct any questions regarding entering Denmark to the Danish Police. You can find answers to questions regarding entry restrictions in Denmark on the website of the Danish Police.
Read more about the current and new precautionary measures against COVID-19 in Denmark here.
Visa operations
Currently, you can only enter Denmark if you have a worthy purpose. Read more about what constitutes a worthy purpose on the website of the Danish Police.
NB: Note that the worthy purposes are further restricted during the period 9 January through 5 April 2021.
If you have a worthy purpose of travelling to Denmark, kindly contact the Danish Embassy in Riyadh on ruhambvisa@um.dk with a copy of your passport, purpose of the trip, and the dates of your planned visit to Denmark. The Embassy will contact the relevant VFS office informing them to expect your visit.
For all visa inquiries and requirements, please visit this website.