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🇱🇰 Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Denmark 🇩🇰?
Yes. Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Denmark, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Denmark before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Denmark or its official government website before you travel.
Denmark is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Denmark at a glance
Capital: Copenhagen · Currency: Danish krone (DKK, kr) · Official languages: Danish · Calling code: +45
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Denmark: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 17 September 2024). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Denmark uses plug types C, E, F, K, Sri Lanka uses D, G, M.
Easier destinations near Denmark for Sri Lankan passport holders
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — e-Visa
The other way round
🇩🇰 Danish passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Danish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Denmark, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Denmark before travelling.
Does a Danish need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Danish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.