🇩🇰 Denmark Working Holiday: Are medical exams necessary?

Volare Editorial | 20th February 2026

This guide details the mandatory health requirements for applicants from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. The Danish process is known for its administrative efficiency, focusing on insurance coverage rather than physical examinations.

Unlike other popular Working Holiday destinations (like Australia or New Zealand), Denmark has much more simplified health requirements. Here we detail what you really need to know.

This guide details the mandatory health requirements for applicants from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. The Danish process stands out for its agility, focusing its requirements on medical coverage and not on physical tests.

Summary Board: Health requirements by nationality

Profile / Nationality	🩺 Medical Exam?	🏥 Medical Insurance? (Visa)
🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇺🇾 Uruguay	❌ Not required	✅ Mandatory
🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇯🇵 🇳🇿 🇰🇷 (Other agreements)	❌ Not required	✅ Mandatory
🇪🇺 European Passport (Dual citizenship)	❌ Not applicable	⚠️ Not for visa (Yes for CPR)

Is it mandatory to present medical exams?

No. For citizens of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, SIRI (the Danish immigration agency) does not require medical exams, blood tests, or chest x-rays as part of the WH1 visa application process.

It is also not necessary to present vaccination certificates against COVID-19 or yellow fever for the visa process, although having your vaccination schedule up to date is always recommended for personal health. No preventive tests: You are not required to undergo health checks prior to applying.

Differences according to nationality

For current agreements in Latin America, there are no variations.

Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay: None of these countries require preventive medical exams to obtain visa approval.

The real requirement: Mandatory medical insurance

Although they do not ask for a physical exam, health insurance is the non-negotiable health requirement. If you do not present it, the visa will be automatically rejected.

Summary Board: Health insurance conditions

Required Condition	Official SIRI Specification
⏳ Duration	12 full months (the entire stay, not just the first months)
💰 Minimum Coverage	€30,000
🏥 Mandatory Scope	Hospitalization, emergencies, and medical and funeral repatriation

Tips and recommendations

• Do not spend upfront: Do not carry out medical check-ups in order to present them to the embassy, as they will not be taken into account for the file.

• Certificate in English: Make sure that the voucher or certificate of your travel insurance is issued in English. Most insurance companies deliver it this way by default.

• Dual citizenship: If you apply with a European passport, you do not need insurance for the visa (because you do not apply for a visa), but you will need it for the first few months until you get your CPR and access the Danish public health system ("the yellow card").

Complete Volare Guide

Knowing that you do not need medical exams is just the first step. To learn about the rest of the financial documents, how to complete the WH1 form, and the exact step-by-step, we recommend checking our Official Denmark Working Holiday Visa Guide.