The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published an update regarding the passports authorized for entry into and exit from Germany, which has already come into effect. The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised that it is necessary to contact the German Embassy before traveling to Germany to confirm the possibility of entering Germany after the change in rules relating to passports and visas, which may change within a short period. The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stressed that the Ministry does not bear responsibility for any problems related to entry and exit, regardless of the information contained on its page.
Visa
Danish citizens can enter without a visa (stay for a maximum of 90 days).
passports
- The passport must be valid during the stay.
- Extended Danish passports are not recognized for entry and residence in Germany.
- Danish emergency passports (temporary passports) are only recognized upon return to Denmark.
- Emergency EU passports are only recognized upon return to Denmark.
- Check beforehand whether your potential transit country recognizes a Danish emergency passport or an EU emergency passport. Contact the embassy of the transit country.
- Some visas and stamps in your passport may mean that you may be refused entry (no further details are provided).
- If you have a Danish refugee or foreign national passport, different entry and exit rules may apply. Contact the German embassy before traveling.
Other requirements
If you are traveling alone with your child or with children who are not your own, you must obtain a power of attorney from the parental authority. The same applies if you are under 18 and traveling alone.
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Danish embassies and consulates have no further information on this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the German Embassy.
In addition to what was reported by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, individuals holding Palestinian Authority passports reported that when one of them traveled to Germany, he was detained by the border police before being released after one day, due to his lack of awareness of the new rules. Denmark 24 was unable to verify the possibility of entry for holders of blue refugee passports or other passports to Germany after the change of rules. Therefore, it is necessary to contact the German embassy and check the possibility of entry before leaving in order to avoid any potential problems.
