Denmark Visa RequirementsFor Latvia passport holders
Latvian citizens travel to Denmark visa-free with no stay limit as EU and Schengen members.
Great news! Latvia passport holders can enter Denmark without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Latvian passport or ID card accepted for Denmark proper.
Denmark is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Latvia to Denmark: What You Need to Know
Both Latvia and Denmark are EU and Schengen members. Latvian citizens travel freely.
Note: Greenland and the Faroe Islands are not Schengen. A full passport is required for those territories.
How to Get There
Direct flights from Riga (RIX) to Copenhagen (CPH) with airBaltic and SAS. Flight time approximately 1 hour 50 minutes.
Money & Banking
Denmark uses the Danish Krone (DKK). Highly cashless; cards universally accepted.
Practical Tips
Copenhagen (Nyhavn harbor, Tivoli Gardens, Christiansborg Palace), Aarhus, Legoland (Billund), and the Danish coastlines are popular destinations.
Denmark-Latvia connection: Denmark hosts a small but notable Latvian community, and Baltic goods flow through Danish ports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa to visit Denmark?
No. Both Latvia and Denmark are EU and Schengen members. Latvian citizens travel visa-free with no stay limit.
Can I use my Latvian ID card to enter Denmark?
Yes. The Latvian national ID card is accepted at EU internal Schengen borders, including Denmark proper (not Greenland or the Faroe Islands).
What is the best thing to do in Copenhagen for first-time visitors?
Walk Stroget (the main pedestrian street), visit the Little Mermaid statue and Kastellet fortress, explore Tivoli Gardens, cycle along the canals to Nyhavn, and take a day trip to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Noma's influence on Copenhagen's food scene makes it one of Europe's top dining destinations.
How do I get from Riga to Copenhagen?
Direct flights from Riga (RIX) to Copenhagen (CPH) with airBaltic and SAS. Flight time approximately 1 hour 50 minutes.
Is there a ferry from Latvia to Denmark?
There is no direct ferry from Latvia to Denmark, but Stena Line and DFDS operate Baltic Sea ferry routes that connect Latvian and Lithuanian ports to Sweden, with onward connections to Denmark by train (Oresund Bridge).
Does Denmark use the euro?
No. Denmark uses the Danish Krone (DKK). Denmark is one of the world's most cashless societies; cards are accepted almost universally.