Denmark: Authorities extend entry restrictions until April 20 in order to limit spread of COVID-19 /update 32

Denmark extends COVID-19-related entry restrictions until April 20. Domestic restrictions remain in place.

Event

Denmark has extended COVID-19-related international entry restrictions until April 20. Nonresident foreign nationals may only enter the country for essential purposes and must present a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival. The test must have been taken no more than 24 hours before departing for Denmark; children under the age of 12 are exempt from this requirement. While Danish nationals and residents are not specifically required to present a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival, all passengers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 24 hours earlier before being permitted to board flights to Denmark. Passengers who are unable to produce a negative COVID-19 test result due to having been infected with the virus previously must present proof of a positive COVID-19 test result that is more than 14 days old. Justifiable purposes for travel include work, study, or family reasons. Flights from Greenland and the Faroe Islands are exempt from these requirements. Furthermore, authorities continue to recommend against all travel abroad.

Domestic Restrictions
Authorities eased restrictions on gatherings from March 22. Up to 10 persons may participate in an outdoor gathering; the cap remains five people for indoor gatherings. In addition, the number of individuals allowed to attend organized outdoor sports or leisure activities is now 50.

Other existing domestic restrictions remain in force, including the following:

Protective facemasks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces, and social distancing mandates remain in force.
Bars, clubs, cafes, restaurants, libraries, museums, theaters, and concert venues, as well as gyms and fitness centers, are closed.
Individuals are encouraged to work from home where possible. Certain industry-specific operating requirements are also still in place.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.