240-hour visa-free transit
Denmark - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Denmark, the smallest and most southerly Scandinavian country, connects to Sweden via the Oresund Bridge, and Danish passport holders can leverage 240-hour visa-free transit through Copenhagen (CPH), the Nordics’ largest aviation hub. Operating within the EU and Schengen but using the krone, Denmark sits 6-7 hours behind Beijing.
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Common departure cities
- Copenhagen, Aarhus
- Beijing time difference
- 6–7 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Copenhagen → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
Before you transit — get China-ready
Open the full arrival checklist →Important reminders
- Visa-free entry does not allow work and cannot be extended.
- Register temporary accommodation within 24 hours after check-in.
- Tibet and some border areas may require extra permits before travel.