The Danish Immigration Service published an updated visa policy listing countries that are ordinarily required to obtain a visa before entering DenmarkCitizens from nine of those countries qualify for a visa exemption if they hold valid biometric passportsThe list, which was published on the official portal, covers countries from Europe, Central Asia, and North AfricaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Denmark has confirmed that citizens from nine countries on its visa-required list can enter without a visa, provided they hold valid biometric passports, according to the Danish Immigration Service.The information appears on the official newtodenmark.dk portal, which was last updated on July, 24th. Denmark places a condition for citizens of 9 countries to visit without visa. Photo credit: TVP World. Source: UGCWhile the page lists a long roll of countries whose nationals must obtain a visa to enter Denmark, nine of those countries carry a specific exemption: citizens who hold biometric passports are not required to apply for a visa at all.The 9 Countries With Biometric Passport ExemptionsAccording to the Danish Immigration Service, the nine countries on the visa-required list whose citizens can enter Denmark visa-free with a biometric passport are:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments.
Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!1. Albania — biometric passports issued since May 20102. Armenia — biometric passport holders are exempt3.Bosnia-Herzegovina — biometric passports issued since 15 October 20094. Georgia — all passports issued from 28 July 2014 are biometric; exemption does not apply to diplomatic, service, official, or special passports5.
Kazakhstan — biometric passport holders are exempt6. Kosovo — biometric passports issued since October 20117. Moldova — biometric passports issued since 1 January 20118. Montenegro — biometric passports issued since May 2008; all new passports are biometric9.
North Macedonia — biometric passports issued since April 2007Tunisia and Serbia also carry the biometric passport exemption under Denmark’s visa rules, though they appear separately in the source list under different footnote categories.What a Biometric Passport IsA biometric passport, also known as an e-passport, contains an embedded electronic chip that stores the holder’s personal data and facial image, and in some cases fingerprints. The chip makes the document harder to forge and speeds up border processing at automated gates.For travellers from the nine countries listed above, holding a current biometric passport removes the need to apply for a Danish visa, saving both time and administrative costs before travel.Citizens from countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa remain on Denmark’s visa-required list without a biometric exemption, meaning they must apply through standard visa channels before entering the country.Denmark lists 64 jobs for job seekers Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Danish government updated its Positive List for Skilled Work in 2026, covering professions with a shortage of qualified workers in the country.Foreigners who receive a job offer in any listed profession can apply for a Danish residence and work permit under the scheme. Source: Legit.ng Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. She has a degree in Mass communication from Alex Ekwueme University.
Shalom has worked with reputable news organizations including The Tide and GistReel. Email: ankrah.shalom@corp.legit.ng. Nigerian YouthsDiaspora Beautiful quotes Funny text messages Saudi arabia Sadia sanusi According to jim cast
