Denmark: Authorities to lift domestic COVID-19 countermeasures from Feb. 1 /update 48

Denmark will lift domestic COVID-19 countermeasures from Feb. 1; international entry restrictions remain in place.

Event

Authorities in Denmark will lift domestic measures imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 from Feb. 1 as the hospitalization rate continues to fall. Accordingly, most domestic restrictions will be lifted. The use of facemasks and the "coronapas" digital COVID-19 certificate will still be recommended at hospitals and elderly care homes. Businesses, private cultural institutions, and associations or clubs will retain the right to recommend restrictions for patrons.

Domestic Measures
As of Jan. 28, domestic measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 are in place. Catering establishments must close 23:00-05:00. Nightclubs and other entertainment venues must close entirely. Authorities also recommend employers encourage employees to work from home. The "coronapas" digital COVID-19 certificate is effective for seven months, after which the holder must receive a booster vaccination to retain the coronapas' validity. The coronapas is evidence that the holder is vaccinated against, recovered from, or recently tested negative for COVID-19. A coronapas is required to access many businesses and services, including indoor catering facilities and entertainment venues. Facemasks are mandatory in enclosed public spaces.

International Travel Restrictions
Nonessential travel is permitted from all locations; Danish authorities categorize countries as "risk-countries" and "high-risk countries" dependent on local disease activity. All arriving nonresident travelers, with limited exceptions, must be in possession of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, taken 72 or 48 hours before entry, respectively. Arriving residents must take a test no later than 24 hours after entry. Additional entry requirements are as follows:

All arriving nonresident travelers, irrespective of vaccination status, must be in possession of a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test taken no more than 72 hours and 48 hours before arrival, respectively. Arrivals who can prove previous infection are exempt.
Danish citizens and residents are also exempt from the above measure but must take a PCR or rapid antigen test within 24 hours of arrival.
Travelers with documentation for a positive PCR test taken more than 14 days but less than 12 months ago can enter without the need to test or self-isolate.
Fully vaccinated travelers resident in EU or Schengen Area countries, risk-countries, or OECD countries can enter without the need to self-isolate.
All travelers with an EU Digitial COVID Certificate (EUDCC) or equivalent can enter without the need to self-isolate.
Fully vaccinated travelers resident in high-risk countries without a EUDCC or equivalent must self-isolate for 10 days. Isolation can be ended early following a negative PCR test taken at least six days after arrival.
Unvaccinated travelers arriving from all other countries must self-isolate for 10 days. Isolation can be ended early following a negative PCR test taken at least six days after arrival.

For further information on country categories and applicable restrictions, click here.

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.