Health cover for temporary visitors in Denmark (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Denmark accepts the EHIC for treatment from doctors working under the public health insurance scheme. Private care, repatriation and planned treatment are not covered. Reimbursement claims go to the municipality being visited.

RuleWhat applies
Health cards acceptedUnplanned care during a temporary visitEHIC [1]
What the card coversUnplanned care during a temporary visitTreatment by doctors working under a contract with the public health insurance scheme is free of charge; a specialist usually needs a GP referral. Emergency ambulance is free. Dental care is partly reimbursed for adults (dentures and crowns are not). Prescribed medicines are reimbursed only above a yearly minimum (DKK 1,135 in 2026). [1]
Private care coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Repatriation coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Planned treatment coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Body to contactUnplanned care during a temporary visitThe municipality (kommune) being visited handles reimbursement claims; the Danish Patient Safety Authority (Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed) is the contact for EU health insurance. [1]

Notes

  • The Denmark page also sets conditions for non-EU nationals (for example residents of Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden, stateless persons, refugees and co-insured family members). Residents of Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden need only a valid national ID card and proof of a Nordic address.
  • Your Europe says the EHIC does not cover private healthcare. The Denmark page adds that private treatment is only covered if the patient was referred from a public hospital.
  • Your Europe says the EHIC does not cover rescue or repatriation; separate travel insurance is needed. The Denmark page says there are no special rules for transport by air ambulance.

Sources

  1. European Commission (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion): Denmark - European Health Insurance Card (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. European Union (Your Europe): Health cover for temporary stays (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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