Car insurance and green cards in Denmark (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: A foreign car may be used in Denmark only if liability insurance is in force. Cars registered in the EU/EEA, Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland are deemed insured. Cars from other states, including the United Kingdom, need a green card or a Danish border insurance policy.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Third-party insurance compulsoryVisiting with a foreign-registered car | Yes [1] |
| Green card needed for cars from other EU statesVisiting with a foreign-registered car | No [1] |
| Green card needed for cars from the UKVisiting with a foreign-registered car | Yes [1] |
| Proof of insurance for cars from EU statesVisiting with a foreign-registered car | The insurance obligation is deemed fulfilled without more for vehicles registered in an EU/EEA state, Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland, Monaco, San Marino or Switzerland. [1] |
| Cars from other non-EU statesVisiting with a foreign-registered car | The driver must hold a valid international green card or a border insurance policy issued by the Danish insurers' bureau (DFIM). The document must be signed and show that compulsory liability insurance is in force and valid in the EU/EEA states. [1] |
Notes
- Applies to cars registered in an EU/EEA state, Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland, Monaco, San Marino or Switzerland.
- The United Kingdom is not among the states listed in section 27(2) of the Danish vehicle registration order, so the rule for other states applies.
Sources
- Skatteministeriet / Skatteforvaltningen (Retsinformation): Bekendtgørelse om registrering af køretøjer (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.