Denmark: Authorities to tighten COVID-19 international entry restrictions for travelers from the UK starting June 10 /update 36

Denmark to tighten COVID-19-related international entry measures for travelers from the UK June 10; domestic measures remain unchanged.

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Authorities in Denmark plan to tighten the nation's international entry restrictions for travelers from the UK over COVID-19 variant concerns. Starting June 10, travelers from the UK are no longer permitted entry into Denmark if presenting a negative result from a COVID-19 antigen test; travelers from the UK must have a negative result from a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken no more than 48 hours before departure for Denmark.

Most travel from outside the EEA, with the exception of that from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Rwanda, Israel, and Thailand, remains prohibited. Exemptions are in place for EU nationals or residents and their family members, fully vaccinated citizens and residents of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, individuals carrying out essential work, and persons traveling for urgent reasons.

The Danish government applies international travel restrictions using a color-coded system for classifying foreign countries as being at one of three risk levels (i.e., red, orange, or yellow in decreasing order of transmission potential) based on local infection rates and the presence of variant strains. For more information on applicable international travel restrictions and country categorizations, click here.

In general, citizens and residents of the EU, Schengen Area countries, OECD countries, or yellow-coded third countries who have been fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine in one of such locations and are not traveling from a red country are able to enter Denmark without restrictions. Other travelers must present a negative result from a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before departure for Denmark, with some exceptions for passengers from yellow countries or regions, fully vaccinated persons from the EU or Schengen Area traveling to Denmark from an orange country, people who have been previously infected with COVID-19 and have recovered, and travelers from the UK, who must present a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before departure.

Domestic Restrictions
Authorities are maintaining certain domestic COVID-19 restrictions as of June 9. All businesses except for nightclubs and discotheques are allowed to reopen nationwide. Attendance limits for indoor gatherings are 50 persons; outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 individuals. Certain industry-specific operating requirements are also still in place; conferences, as well as professional and business events, are allowed to be held and host up to 1,000 persons, provided all attendees hold Coronapas COVID-19 passports. Cultural events may take place with up to 2,000 Coronapas holders in attendance. Fitness centers and gyms may also open for persons with Coronapas.

Coronapas passports are issued electronically or in paper form to individuals who meet one of the following three criteria:

Have tested negative for COVID-19 within the previous 72 hours;
Have been vaccinated against COVID-19; or
Have recovered from COVID-19.

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.