The government and the parliamentary parties, with the exception of Nye Borgerlige, entered into an agreement on Tuesday evening to ease the travel restrictions that have been introduced to curb the infection with coronavirus.
The easing is divided into four phases, the first of which starts on 21 April.
Here you can find out more about the easing that happens in connection with phase 1.
* Travel guides.
On 21 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will return to dividing the countries into colors according to risk level.
According to the text of the agreement, a new risk assessment will be created, which can be used if a country is plagued by “worrying” variants of coronavirus.
If you are entering from a country with a “red” or “orange” risk assessment, you must be in isolation. If you enter from a country with a “yellow” risk assessment, you can just be tested for coronavirus.
A “yellow” risk assessment means that one must pay special attention when traveling in the country. An “orange” risk assessment means that all unnecessary travel is not recommended. A “red” risk assessment means that all travel is discouraged.
* Business travelers.
In future, it will be easier for business travelers to travel. From April 21, people can come to work, after a business trip abroad.
* Deserted farms in the Nordic countries.
More lenient rules will be introduced for residents of Denmark who travel to their own deserted farm in the Nordic countries. these do not have to go into isolation after the journey after 21 April.
* Recognizable purposes.
The list of recognizable purposes with which foreigners can travel into Denmark is expanded. From 21 April, foreign folk high school and after-school students, exchange students, agricultural trainees, spouses, holiday home owners, boat owners or people who have a permanent berth in Denmark can enter.
* Athletes.
It is stated in the agreement text that “Danish professional athletes – in addition to being able to participate in tournaments – must also be able to take care of their training during the isolation period after having been abroad to participate in a championship, competition, a training camp and the like.”.
Source: Ministry of Justice.
Source: The Nordic Page