Denmark Embassy: 202-234-4300 Copenhagen GMT +1 hrs

Entry Requirements:
Danish Entry Requirements for US Citizens: Same for Denmark, Greenland, & Faroe Islands. Passport required. No visas for visits of up to 3 months (from entering any Scandinavian country). Contact: Danish Embassy, 3200 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC. 20008; (202) 234-4300
HIV Test: Not required.
Vaccinations: None required.
Telephone Country Code: 45

Embassies/Consulates: U.S. Embassy: Dag Hammarskjolds Alle 24, Copenhagen. Tel: 35-55-31-44; Fax: 45-35-43-02-23; Web: www.usembassy.dk
Canadian Embassy: Kr. Bernikowsgade 1, Copenhagen K. Tel: 33-48-32-00; Fax: 45-33-48-32-20/21; E-mail: copen@dfait-maeci.gc.ca, Web: www.canada.dk

Hospitals / Doctors:
Medical facilities widely available. In Greenland & Faroe Islands, facilities are limited and evacuation is required for serious illness/injury. Emergency medical treatment is free. Fees for non-emergency care payable in cash. Supplemental health insurance, including air evacuation, & special insurance for arctic areas when visiting Greenland & Faroe Islands, is advisable.
Bispebjerb Hospital, Copenhagen (1,150 beds); emergency room and trauma unit

AT&T Dial: 8001-0010 -- -- MCI Dial: 8001-0022

Anisakiasis: Raw or cold smoked salmon, herring, or whitefish may transmit a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract known as anisakiasis. The worm is harmless when cooked to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F or frozen (rapid freeze) to -40 degrees or to -4 degrees for three to five days. If salmon is to be eaten raw or cold-smoked, it should have been frozen properly beforehand.

Hepatitis: The incidence of hepatitis A in this country is among the lowest in Europe. Hepatitis A vaccine, however, should be considered by nonimmune travelers desiring maximum protection. The carrier rate of the hepatitis B virus in the general population is less than 1%. Vaccination against hepatitis B should be considered for stays over 3 months and by short-term travelers desiring maximum protection. Travelers should be aware that hepatitis B can be transmitted by unsafe sex and the use of contaminated needles and syringes.

Influenza: Influenza is transmitted from November through March. The flu vaccine is recommended for all travelers over age 50; all travelers with chronic disease or a weakened immune system; travelers of any age wishing to decrease the risk of this illness; pregnant women after the first trimester.

Lyme Disease: Up to 20% of ticks in forested areas throughout the country are infected. Peak tick density occurs in April and May and most cases of Lyme disease occur in July and August. Travelers to brushy or forested rural areas should take measures to prevent tick bites. The vaccine available in the US (Lymerix) does not protect against Lyme borrelia found in Europe.

Other Diseases/Hazards: An epidemic of mycoplasma pneumonia was reported in 1998, primarily in school children and young adults. In February 2002, 19 cases of measles reported in North Jutland and Copenhagen. Travelers should be reminded of the importance of adequate vaccination.

Road Safety: Roads of high quality connect all areas. It is possible to drive from northern tip of the country to the German border in 4 hours. Greenland has no established road system; domestic travel is performed by foot, boat or air. The majority of Faroe Islands are connected by bridges or serviced by boat. Although largest islands have roads, most domestic travel done by foot, horseback, boat or air. A valid US driver's license is acceptable. Bicyclists have right-of-way over pedestrians & autos.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE): TBE is not endemic in Denmark.