The Embassy of Denmark in the United States is located in Washington, D.C., and represents Denmark in the United States, serving Danish citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 3200 Whitehaven Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States |
| Telephone | +1 202-234-4300 |
| Fax | +1 202-328-1470 |
| Website | usa.um.dk |
| Head of Mission | Jesper Møller Sørensen, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: citizen services (by appointment only), according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Telephone hours Monday to Friday 10:00–15:00; outside these hours calls are redirected to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24/7. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in the Woodland-Normanstone area of Washington, D.C., about 3.2 km in a straight line from the White House; the nearest large airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 7.6 km away. The nearest Metro station is Woodley Park (about 1.3 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Embassy of Denmark in the United States
The ambassador is Jesper Møller Sørensen, who presented the credentials on 15 September 2023, according to the State Department’s Order of Precedence. According to the Danish foreign ministry (accessed 22 October 2026), Denmark has 4 consulates general in the United States: Chicago, Houston, New York and Palo Alto. In Denmark, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen (dk.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, for most services, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026).
Do Danish citizens need a visa for the United States?
Denmark takes part in the US Visa Waiver Program: its citizens can visit the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days without a visa, but they need an approved ESTA travel authorisation before travelling (Department of Homeland Security; 8 CFR 217.2).
Other embassies in Washington, D.C.
178 other countries are represented in Washington, D.C., among them: Djibouti (embassy), Dominica (embassy), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Eritrea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Eswatini (embassy), Ethiopia (embassy), Fiji (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Gabon (embassy), Gambia (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (embassy), Greece (embassy). The full list of all 179 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The eleven US federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, one that falls on a Sunday on the Monday after – in 2027, for example, on 18 June, 5 July and 24 December. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Denmark.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Danish citizens should call the embassy on +1 202-234-4300. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Denmark can contact the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen.
Diplomatic missions of Denmark in the United States
Denmark in the United States
Measured in a straight line from Washington, D.C., the nearest other Danish office is the Consulate General (New York) in New York (about 330 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Washington, D.C..
- Washington, D.C. – Embassy of Denmark in the United States (this page)
- Chicago (960 km) – Consulate General (Illinois)
- Houston (1,960 km) – Consulate General (Texas)
- New York (330 km) – Consulate General (New York)
- Palo Alto – Consulate General (California)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Denmark in the United States
Does Denmark have consulates in the United States?
Yes. The Congressional Directory lists consular offices in 4 US cities, including Chicago, Houston, New York and Palo Alto.
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Details checked on 22 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Corps Order of Precedence (as of 5 October 2026), U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Visa Waiver Program, U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help), usa.um.dk.
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