Denmark and Schengen - border controls
As I know, Denmark is going to re-impose the border controls. I want to know, what exactly it means for the tourists who are on a Schengen visa? Can I visit Denmark with the Schengen visa, or I need some additional documents? I'm a Russian citizen.
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This sad measure is a populist political one. The plan is to selectively check people crossing the border in order to reduce the amount of illegal immigrants.
As a tourist, you will probably not notice the difference, unless you happen to come from an Eastern European or North African country.
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Does Denmark have border control?
On 12 November 2019, Denmark also reintroduced temporary border control at the border to Sweden due the threat from organised crime and terrorism. The border control is carried out as regular checks of road, rail and ferry traffic from Sweden.Is there border control between Denmark and Sweden?
The Swedish police carry out border control when you travel from Denmark to Sweden. This means that you must show valid identification when entering Sweden.Is there border control between Schengen countries?
The Schengen Borders Code (SBC) provides Member States with the capability of temporarily reintroducing border control at the internal borders in the event of a serious threat to public policy or internal security.Which European countries have border control?
The European Union is, as mentioned, a region that has open borders among its countries. Still, Switzerland and the EU also have an agreement that lets people move freely between the EU and Switzerland. ....Countries With Open Borders 2022.Country2022 PopulationLuxembourg642,371Malta444,033Iceland345,393Liechtenstein38,38722 more rowsSchengen: Border controls to be extended in Denmark - U Talking to Me?
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The Schengen rules have two different aspects:
Unified visa and travel rules
Most residents or visa holders from one Schengen country can visit any other Schengen country (note that this is a generalization, check your specific case). You are allowed to cross with your existing papers.
Lack of internal border controls
Internal borders within the Schengen area are looking like strange road signs or lines on the road. For all practical purposes, you can cross without waiting in line or showing your papers. But technically you are still required to have an ID and/or a visa.
At times border controls are reintroduced. On a temporary basis, this is allowed by the Schengen rules. But that wouldn't change who is allowed to cross, just the likelihood of having to show papers.
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