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title: China visa for citizens of Denmark
description: Citizens of Denmark can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# China visa for citizens of Denmark

Citizens of Denmark can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-Free Travel (Temporary)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 10 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility** — Ensure you are a Danish passport holder and meet the visa-free transit conditions.
2. **Prepare travel documents** — Have your passport and confirmed onward ticket ready.
3. **Arrive at Chinese port of entry** — Present valid passport and onward ticket to immigration officer.
4. **Receive transit permit** — If eligible, you will be granted a 240-hour (10-day) stay for transit purposes.
5. **Depart to third country/region within 10 days** — You must leave China to a third country/region (including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan).

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Danish passport holders)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least the duration of stay.
- **Confirmed onward ticket to a third country/region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan)** (Travel): Required for 240-hour visa-free transit.
- **Itinerary or proof of travel plans** (Travel): Must show entry/exit and intended third destination.

## Good to know

- Visa-free transit is only valid from 8 November 2024 to 31 December 2026.
- You must have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region.
- This is a transit permit, not a direct visa-free entry for tourism only.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No onward ticket to a third country/region** — Always book a ticket to an eligible third country before arriving.
- **Passport validity insufficient** — Ensure passport is valid for the entire intended stay.
- **Overstaying the 240-hour limit** — Plan your itinerary to leave within 10 days.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Denmark need a visa for China?

Citizens of Denmark can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Visa type: Visa-Free Travel (Temporary).

### How long can citizens of Denmark stay in China?

Up to 10 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Denmark need for China?

Valid passport (Danish passport holders); Confirmed onward ticket to a third country/region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan); Itinerary or proof of travel plans.

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for Denmark passport holders](/visa/passport/denmark)