Denmark Updates Travel Rules and Speeds Up Vaccine Schedule

Denmark has updated several travel and health rules.

DFDS has resumed ferry services between Denmark and Norway.

The Oslo boats connect Copenhagen and Oslo with a stop in Frederikshavn.

This service was suspended for six months due to pandemic restrictions.

Industry group Danske Rederier welcomed the reopening.

Travelers using the EU Covid certificate should check test providers.

Rapid tests from Falck and Copenhagen Medical do not qualify for the certificate.

However, rapid tests performed by Carelink are accepted.

The Danish Ministry of Health advises travelers to take PCR tests instead.

Walk-in PCR test appointments are available without booking starting July 1st.

Denmark has also sped up its vaccination schedule by two weeks.

The health authority aims to vaccinate all willing adults by August 29th.

People aged 30 to 34 will receive invitations earlier via e-Boks.

Children aged 12 to 15 will receive invitations starting July 19th.

In addition, children under 16 no longer need a Coronapas from July 2nd.

According to reporting by The Local.