Denmark • Passport

About the Denmark passport

The Denmark passport ranks #3 of 200 globally, ahead of 99% of the world's ranked passports. Alongside Belgium and Germany, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Like many countries, Denmark extends citizenship to children of its nationals born abroad, making the passport potentially available to subsequent generations through descent.

Passport context

Denmark applies a top marginal income tax rate of 55% and a capital gains tax rate of Same as income. The country operates a high tax regime, under which residents pay tax on worldwide income at high marginal rates. Those considering Denmark for relocation should account for the high worldwide income tax exposure when structuring international income.

Denmark is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.

Where Denmark passport holders can travel

Where a visa is required

How Denmark compares regionally

Among EU member states, the Denmark passport ranks 8th of 27 by mobility. The average passport rank across EU member states is #4.