Travelling between Sweden and Denmark

Start your journey smoothly by bringing the right travel documents. To board the ferry, you’ll need:

Your booking confirmation number
A form of identification*
If required, a visa or permission to travel

This page offers guidance based on your nationality and destination. For the latest information, check official government advice or contact the relevant embassy or consulate.

Remember, it’s your responsibility to have the correct documents for everyone in your booking. Please make sure that the name on your booking matches the name on your ID. If you don’t have the right documents, you won’t be allowed to travel and you will be responsible for any fines or costs.

*All passports must have an MRZ code. This is on the personal data page and usually consists of 1-3 lines of letters and digits

I’m an EU citizen. What ID do I need to bring?

You’ll need your booking confirmation number and an official photo ID, such as:

• A European ID card

• A valid passport

Children must have their own valid passport or ID card.

I’m a citizen of a Nordic country. What ID do I need to bring?

You’ll need your booking confirmation number and an official photo ID, such as:

• A European ID card

• A valid passport

• A driving licence

We don’t accept Norwegian bank cards as a form of ID.

Children under 18 travelling with a parent or legal guardian can use the guardian’s ID. If travelling without a legal guardian, children under 18 must bring their own valid ID and a printed power of attorney form. This form can be downloaded in Danish or English.

I am a non-EU citizen. What do I need to bring?

You'll need your booking confirmation number and a passport which:

• Is valid for at least three months beyond your departure date (from the Schengen area)

• Has been issued within the last 10 years

Check with your embassy or consulate for any visa requirements. Please note, the EU will soon introduce a short-stay digital travel authorization (ETIAS) for entry into most EU countries. For details, visit the official EU site at europa.eu/etias.

Children must have their own valid passport or ID card.

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