The UK Electronic Travel Authorization is a visa waiver that will allow eligible foreign citizens, such as Danes, to enter the United Kingdom without having to apply for a standard UK visa.
UK eTA is requested through an online application system where eligible citizens can fill out a simple and fast form.
Danish citizens holding a valid UK visa waiver will only need to show their passport and travel authorization when entering the country.
Danish citizens need an eTA to enter the UK
Yes, Danish citizens will soon need to apply for a visa waiver to enter the United Kingdom.
UK eTA can be used by Danes for tourism, business, study, and medical purposes for trips up to 3 months.
Once granted, the UK Electronic Travel Authorization will have a validity period of 3 months and allow multiple entries into UK territory.
Danish citizens must start their UK eTA application at least 72 hours before their travel date to ensure the visa waiver is approved in time.
Documents and requirements for UK visa waiver that apply to Denmark
Applying for a UK Electronic Travel Authorization will require Danish applicants to meet all UK eTA entry requirements, which include some supporting and travel documents.
The most important document needed is the Danish passport, which must have at least 6 months validity until the expiration date to be able to enter the UK.
Danes must also have a working email address since all communications about UK eTA status or approval will be sent to the address provided in the application form.
Confirmed accommodation and itinerary during your stay in the UK is another necessary condition when applying for UK eTA plus a ticket for onward travel out of the country. Other prerequisites for Danish citizens are submitting digital copies of the passport biographical page and a photograph of the applicant which should follow specific format guidelines such as:
Finally, Danes need to have access to a PayPal account or a debit or credit card with sufficient funds to cover the UK eTA processing fee.
How to apply for UK eTA from Denmark
UK eTA can be applied for by Danish citizens from anywhere and at any time simply by having a working internet connection, an appropriate electronic device, and all necessary documents available.
Danish applicants must fill out the questionnaire included in the UK visa waiver application form, which takes only 10-15 minutes to complete. Danish citizens will find personal questions and passport questions.
Identity information:
Passport information:
Other data to enter refers to possible health conditions and criminal history relating to Danish passengers.
Before submitting the application, applicants from Denmark must pay the eTA processing fee, which can be completed with a debit or credit card.
Once the information has been carefully reviewed by Danes and the application has been submitted, processing time may take up to a couple of days. Once approved, Danish applicants must have a digital copy or printed copy of the UK eTA at the time of their arrival.
Important: eTA is not the same as a UK EVW, which is another type of visa waiver available only to citizens of 4 Middle Eastern countries. Danish travelers must apply online for UK eTA.
Entering the UK from Denmark
Upon arrival at any available UK port of entry, all Danish citizens must have a valid passport and a copy of the UK eTA as British immigration officials will review all provided documents and verify their validity.
Entry approval to the country and the time allowed to remain in the country will ultimately depend solely on the immigration officer’s decision.
UK entry ports for Danes
The UK has many available entry ports for Danish citizens. Commonly, visitors enter through one of the 40 available commercial airports, among which the busiest are:
Sea ports are also available for Danish visitors, the busiest being:
For UK visa waiver purposes, it doesn’t matter whether you enter British soil through a sea port or at an airport, the requirements don’t change.