danish travel allowance

What is a travel allowance?

Aske Buemann

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Travel deductions are one of the most overlooked deductions. Epinion has found that almost 1 million Danes miss out on the deduction every year. This corresponds to up to DKK 11 billion a year in travel deductions that are not reported to Skat.

The same survey found that 42% of Danes travel for work each year. Even if you travel for just one day, you can get up to DKK 728 per day in deductions (in 2019). Even if the employer covers both meals and hotel, there can still be money to be made. We will come back to this further down in the article.

In this article we will go through:

• What travel deductions are
• Cases where your employer already covers your expenses
• Other conditions to be aware of
• Whether you can get deductions yourself

Travel allowance is a deduction you can get if you have been traveling for work. It is intended to cover the extra expenses you may have in connection with the trip. the trip.

This can cover anything from paying for your own accommodation, to paying for individual meals, or simply paying for the train ticket to the airport or a bottle of water.

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What if my employer gives me an 'allowance' or 'subsistence allowance'?

Some workplaces choose to pay so-called "tax-free travel allowances" or "per diems". This means that your employer pays an amount directly into your bank account based on an estimate of your expenses.

It is particularly important to check whether you have been paid enough by your employer. If they pay less than the tax authorities' own rates, you can still get a deduction.

There are also cases where the employer has only reimbursed you for meals (board) and hotel (accommodation) but not for so-called "small necessities". You will still be able to deduct these.

If you have been organized enough to keep your receipts, you can also claim a deduction if you ended up having more expenses than your employer expected.

Find out how to check if you have money to claim at the bottom of this article.

What if my employer reimburses my expenses? Or I have a company card?

Some workplaces choose to reimburse your expenses instead. If this is the case for you, there are still several things worth checking. Even if your employer has paid all your expenses, you may be entitled to a deduction for "minor necessities". This is calculated per day of travel and can quickly add up over a year. You can also claim a deduction if there are meals or other travel expenses that your employer does not reimburse, but you still have the receipt.

If you have a company card instead, the same deduction for "small necessities" applies. So even if your employer has paid for everything through the company card, you can still claim a deduction for every single day you've been away.

What else should you be aware of?

The travel deduction has several other conditions, some of the most important being

• Your journey must last at least 24 hours
• You cannot stay overnight in your own home
• You cannot claim a deduction if it is unpaid work, for example if you are a volunteer
• You must pay by the hour on the day of departure and return

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Travel expenses in Denmark

The Bezala travel expense app allows you to apply for local per diems and mileage allowances defined by the Danish Tax Agency.

In Denmark, Bezala supports VAT rates, expense reimbursements, mileage allowances, and per diems. 

Mileage allowance in Denmark for the year 2024

When driving your own car for business use, the basic tax-free mileage allowance is DKK 3,79 / km  when other travel costs are not reimbursed. Bezala fully supports mileage allowances in Denmark.

Per Diem in Denmark for the year 2024

Accommodation:  DKK 246

The Danish Daily allowance consists of accommodation compensation, as well as compensation for food and petty acquisitions. No daily allowance is paid for trips lasting less than 24 hours, but the actual costs can be compensated by reimbursements or by providing the employee with free meals. The employer must check the purpose of the business trip, the travel dates, the amount of the travel allowance and other important information about the business trip, so that the allowance can be paid tax-free. Bezala is a great solution for purpose like that. Compensation can be paid to an employee working in the same temporary workplace for a maximum of 12 months. The definition of a business trip is that the employee has a temporary job, a normal place of residence, and spends the night away from home. The distance and the nature of the work tasks determine whether the trip is considered a business trip. The assessment of the need for accommodation is always individual, but the general requirement is that the employee spends the night at home whenever possible. Difficulty, long distance, impracticality or the fact that traveling is expensive are not sufficient reasons not to spend the night at home. The accommodation allowance covers all undocumented accommodation costs related to travel, but it cannot be paid if the employee has received accommodation even partially free of charge. The compensation is tax-free if it does not exceed the given maximum compensation amount. If the accommodation costs are higher than the compensation that can be paid, the actual costs can be compensated with expense reimbursements. Accommodation compensation is only available when the travel time exceeds 24 hours.

Food and petty acquisitions:  DKK 574 Food costs are also part of the daily allowance. The compensation is intended to cover all undocumented meal expenses and other incidental expenses caused by business travel. Food compensation can be paid per day, so the work trip must last more than 24 hours for the employee to be entitled to daily allowance. It is also paid for every hour of travel started after the first 24 hours, so for example, for a 40-hour trip, the compensation is the daily allowance plus 16/24 parts of the daily allowance.

Deduction for meals:

• Free breakfast: -15%
• Free lunch: -30%
• Free dinner: -30%

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Maximum daily allowances

Food and petty acquisitions allowance, accommodation allowance.

In Denmark, employers can pay their employees per diems (i.e. daily allowances) as compensation for expenses incurred while they are on a business trip.

Per diems are not considered part of an employee’s pay and are thus tax-free if:

• Overnight:  The employee spends the night away from home;
• At least 24 hours:  The employee must be away for at least 24 hours;
• Distance:  The employee is not able to travel between the normal place of residence and the temporary workplace which makes it possible for the employee to spend the night at home;
• Business trip:  It should be a business trip. This includes situations where the employee is: a) required to be on call and therefore has to stay at or in the vicinity of the temporary place of work during the on-call duty period; b) required to remain at a specific location in the evening because the extracurricular activities taking place in the evening serve a work-related team-building purpose; c) working long or variable hours so that there is a short period between the end of a working day and the start of the next;
• Up to a maximum amount:  The allowance is only tax-free up to a maximum amount, which is explained below.

Reimbursements or daily allowances that do not fulfil the requirements are considered taxable income, as well as the amount that exceeds the maximum amount of daily allowances set out above.

Domestic business trips

These are the maximum tax-free allowances per day for domestic travel:

You can find them on the Danish Customs and Tax Administration ‘s website.

International business trips

In principle, the maximum tax-free daily allowances for international business trips are the same as for domestic business trips. However, some countries have other rates for the food and petty acquisitions allowance, which you can find at the end of this article.

If you work outside Denmark, your annual deduction for travel expenses including other possible deductions relating to your non-Danish salary may not exceed your non-Danish salary which is taxable in Denmark or exceed DKK 31,600 in 2024 (DKK 30,500 in 2023).

The food allowance is paid on a per-day basis. This means that the tax-free food allowance is triggered when the employee has been travelling for 24 hours. Therefore, allowances are payable for each hour of travel.

Example: If, for example, you have travelled for 20 hours, you can’t obtain a tax-free allowance. If, on the other hand, you have travelled for 40 hours, you can get the daily rate plus 16/24 of the daily rate.

If the employer provides the employee’s meals during the business trip or the employee gets meals for free (e.g. included in the hotel), the tax-free allowance should be reduced. Deductions are made according to the following table:

12-month limitation

The employee can only get a tax-free allowance for food and petty acquisitions at the standard rate during the first 12 months in which the employee is working at a temporary workplace. Holidays, days off, business trips or sick days do not count towards these 12 months.

Switch of workplace

A new 12-month period, therefore, begins if an employee switches to a new temporary workplace, which is located at least 8 km from the former workplace via normal transport routes even though he or she keeps working for the same employer on the same work project.

The 12-month limitations do not apply when the temporary workplaces are moved in line with the performance/completion of the work, such as with motorway, bridge and railway projects. The 12-month limitation also does not apply if the temporary workplace is constantly moving, e.g. in connection with working on board ships. In these cases, the employee can get tax-free per diems after the first 12 months.

Return to previous workplace

If the employee returns to a previous workplace where he or she has worked temporarily, a new 12-month period will start if the employee has worked for a period of at least 40 consecutive working days at the other workplace.

This means that the employee must have worked for a minimum of 40 consecutive working days at the second workplace. Holidays, days off, business trips or sick days are not included in the 40 working days.

The maximum tax-free daily allowance for accommodation is DKK 246 for 2024 (2023: DKK 238).

No accommodation allowance is provided to the following individuals:

• Individuals that receive B-income. B-income is income on which tax and labour market contributions ( AM-bidrag ) have not been withheld by your employer, for example, if you work freelance or have been paid a fee for giving a concert or a lecture;
• Individuals who transport goods or people;
• Individuals that work on board ships, fishing vessels, aircraft and facilities that are used for the exploration and exploitation of natural resources.

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International business trips: list of rates (2024)

Source:   Circular on rate regulation for business trips in 2024

You can find the previous rates for 2023 here .

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Tax-free mileage allowances

When employees drive their own cars for business purposes, they take on costs. Employers can only cover these costs tax-free for the employees by paying fixed-rate mileage allowances and adhering to certain conditions. 

Below, we explain the rules for “tax-free travel reimbursements” commonly referred to as tax-free mileage allowances.

Privately owned cars

Mileage allowances are only tax-free if employees use their own cars. Cars owned by spouses and partners are considered privately owned cars in this context. However, for unmarried couples, joint economy is a requirement.

Cars registered in parents’ names qualify as privately owned cars provided a de facto ownership can be substantiated by means of account statements showing that all costs are defrayed by the employee.

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Deductions - taxation under the cross-border rule

Deductions when you are taxed under the cross-border rule.

If you are taxed according to the cross-border rule, you can make the same deductions as if you lived in Denmark. However, Danish Skattestyrelsen does not have the right to tax any other income, as you are not a resident in Denmark.

The border passage rule gives you the right to the following deductions:

• Personal allowance - you get a so-called personfradrag in the same way as all other people who live and work in Denmark
• Joint taxation - if you have a spouse who has an income below DKK 49.7000 (2024) per year and you live together

Travel deductions

• Deductions for a-kasse (unemployment insurance fund) fees
• Deductions for trade union fees
• Danish private pension savings
• Deduction for interest on Swedish loans and student loans
• Deduction for spousal alimony and child support payments
• Deduction for gifts to certain charity
• Deduction for housing job scheme

What are the deductions under the cross-border rule?

Basic deduction.

In Denmark you have a basic deduction (personfradrag), which is deducted from your income before state and municipal tax is deducted. For the 2024 income year the deduction is DKK 49.700. You can also choose to be jointly-taxed with your spouse if he/she have little or no income. This means that your income is put together with that of your husband or wife. In that way you can access their unused basic deduction allowance.

If you work in Denmark you can make a deduction for travel between your home and workplace as long as you pay your travel expenses yourself, and your employer does not pay your travel expenses. The amount of the deduction is calculated per working day at a certain amount per kilometer and only for the days that you actually travelled to work. You are only able to make a deduction for kilometers over 24 kilometrers per day. Therefore, you must travel more than 12 kilometers to your work for a one-way trip to be able to benefit from travel deductions.

Travel deductions per working day (2024): 0-24 km - DKK 0.00/km 25-120 km - DKK 2,23/km Over 120 km - DKK 1,19/km

Travel deductions per working day (2023): 0-24 km - DKK 0.00/km 25-120 km - DKK 2,19/km Over 120 km - DKK 1,10/km

Travel deductions are calculated per kilometer and the number of working days, regardless of the means of transport and the actual expenditure. Holiday days, sickness days and days where you work from home should not be included in the calculation. In other words, only count the days you have actually travelled to your workplace in Denmark. You can also make a deduction for transportation over the Øresund Bridge. If you drive a car, the deduction is DKK 50 per passage. For travel by bus or train the deduction is DKK 8 per passage. If you travel by ferry between Helsingör and Helsingborg special rules apply.

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A-kasse (unemployment insurance fund)

Everyone who pays tax in Denmark can deduct the fees they pay to a Danish a-kasse, provided that they cannot deduct them from their Swedish declaration.  

Trade union

In the same way as with the a-kasse, you can deduct the membership fees to a trade union, max DKK 7.000 (6.000 in 2023).

Pension savings

Those who are taxed according to the cross-border rule can make deductions for contributions to pension insurance. You do not need to include employer registered pension schemes in your Danish declaration because these are deducted automatically. However, you can make deductions for private pension payments in Denmark, provided that 75% of your annual salary income is in Denmark. 

Spousal alimony and child support payments

You can get a deduction for paid support to a previous spouse in case you have separated or divorced, and on a part of previous child support for children under the age of 18. The deduction is conditioned on it having been decided by a Danish or foreign public administration.

Gifts to certain charities

It is possible to get a deduction for gifts to certain charities, if these are reported to Skattestyrelsen.

Housing job scheme (service deduction/craftsman deduction)

The service deduction scheme allows for deductions to be made to services in the home, while craftsman services labelled “green” (med grønt sigte) are eligible for a craftsman deduction.

Interest deductions

When you are taxed under the border passage rule, you can make deductions for your own share of personal net interest expenses on loans.

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Do you want to elaborate, tax in denmark - tips if you recently got a job.

When you begin working in Denmark, you will come into contact with the Danish tax office, Skattestyrelsen. You will get a Danish personal ID number called a "CPR-nummer" , and a "forskudsopgørelse" (a preliminary income assessment).

Deductions - limited tax liability

If you live in Sweden and work in Denmark, you have limited tax liability in Denmark. The deductions you can make as someone with a limited tax liability are somewhat different to the deductions permitted under the cross-border rule.

The Danish tax scheme for foreign researchers and highly-paid employees (Forskerordningen)

Employees living in Sweden and working as researchers or key employees in Denmark have the opportunity to be taxed under a special Danish tax, called "forskerordningen".

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"Global happiness inequality has increased by more than 20 percent over the past dozen years, in all regions and age groups, to an extent that differs a lot by age and by region," the report noted. It stated that Baby Boomers, or those born before 1965 tend to be happier than millennials and Generation Z, or those born after 1980, even if the COVID-19 pandemic affected that generation the most.

Life expectancy in Denmark has steadily increased since the 1950s and is expected to reach 87 for women and 85 for men over the next 30 years, much faster than the rest of the world. Currently, the average retirement age in Denmark is 65, but it will change to 68 in 2030. Denmark spends 8.1 percent of its GDP to fund its universal pension system, which consists of a basic pension and supplements. However, some pensioners may also be eligible for "a supplementary pension benefit, a personal allowance, a health allowance, and a heating supplement," according to an analysis by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development . In addition, seniors in Denmark are entitled to deep discounts on fares for public transportation and cultural institutions.

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Secrets of a Danish Castle

A writer returns to his grandparents’ former castle-home in a seaside corner of Denmark known for its chalk cliffs, ‘dancing elves’ and haunting World War II past.

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Finn-Olaf Jones spent most of his early childhood in Stevns, Denmark, and started his media career there as a newspaper delivery boy for the local paper. He returns to Denmark several times a year.

• April 1, 2024

My first conscious memory occurred on the lower landing of a staircase that spiraled up four floors of the 14th-century, moat-encircled Gjorslev castle in Denmark. I was hugging the railing while my tweed-clad grandfather, Edward Tesdorpf, who owned the place, smiled at me as he walked down the hall to take care of his ever-expanding farm businesses. I was 3 years old.

And now, five decades later, I’m standing on the same spot, this time with a statuesque Danish woman in stylish Japanese casual wear. “This is roasted and steamed tea from Korea,” Mette Marie Kjaer tells me, offering a pleasant cup of miso-tinged brew.

Ms. Kjaer runs her Asian tea company, Sing Tehus , from a rented wing of the castle, offering tea ceremonies and yoga retreats while maintaining Gjorslev’s status as the oldest continuously inhabited building in Scandinavia. After half a century of benign neglect following my grandfather’s departure, the castle is hosting not just yoga and tea events, but arts festivals, medieval fairs and even a summer musical theater in its courtyard. Gjorslev, my grandparents’ home, has opened to the world.

Epic cliffs and ‘chalk kings’

One can say the same thing about Stevns, the area in eastern Denmark where the castle is located. During my childhood, Stevns was considered so isolated that locals used to say that it was where “the crows come to turn around.” My kids still look at me askance when I explain how many of us in this community of fishermen and farmers were intimate with outhouses and coal-burning stoves and heaters well into the 1970s. Some of my childhood neighbors had never even been to Copenhagen, an hour’s drive away.

Although at night Copenhagen’s lights appeared like illuminated pinpricks across the dark Baltic Sea, Stevns seemed an impossibly remote place, where superstitions were strong and conversations short — “Yes, it’s not that,” spoken very slowly, was a particularly popular beginning, middle and end to many interactions. Fortresslike limestone chalk cliffs above the sea hemmed the peninsula off while the Tryggevaelde stream — a 20-mile waterway etched into the flatlands, and, according to local lore, an elf hide-out — turned it into an island.

But now Stevns is being discovered. Copenhagen commuters are trickling in, attracted to the area’s bucolic charms; Stevns’s epic cliffs , which were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014 ; a recently opened folklore museum in the main town of Store Heddinge; and renovated inns and restaurants that have turned Stevns into an appealing weekend destination.

Driving from Copenhagen, across the Tryggevaelde stream, I noticed the gradual transformation of the landscape as the lead-gray sea slowly receded beneath cliffs and dense beech forests. Industrial-size fields diminished to patches of farmlands, with Bronze Age grave mounds protruding like dark citadels.

When mist rises from the bogs, some say it’s really ghostly elf girls dancing around the mounds. Indeed, Denmark’s national play, “Elverhoj” (“Elves’ Hill”), takes its name from a local grave mound where, according to legend, dancing elves and their “chalk king” frolicked with Danish royalty.

The chalk! It’s everywhere: in the drinking wells (reputed by locals to be the best coffee-brewing water in Denmark); in the ancient churches, farmhouses and barns, all constructed with enormous blocks cut from the cliffs; and on my hands and feet after a day of tramping around.

For almost a millennium, chalk cutters have been mining the cliffs for building material, which gives Gjorslev castle and other buildings the appearance of gleaming Lego blocks against the verdant landscape. These ancient, thick, yet crumbling walls have been preserved by generations of homeowners who instead of painting their homes, “rechalked” them every few years with a layer of chalk sludge applied with a brush.

This is how I came to know every square inch of Gjorslev, having spent a significant part of my youth rechalking its alleys, nooks and, on one memorable occasion, suspended by ropes, its central 98-foot tower.

The roots of both my travel writing and mountaineering quests are here, as Gjorslev’s towers and barns made for excellent climbing while the occasional visitors required me to take improvised stints as a tour guide. Disappointingly, little happened in this grand fortress over six centuries, so I improved things with stories of jousting tournaments, executions and other fake dramas to rapt audiences not yet armed with internet fact-checking devices.

A place in history

During World War II, when the Germans occupied Denmark, Gjorslev did make it into the history books when my country-bumpkin grandfather, goaded by my cosmopolitan grandmother, whom he had snatched from Copenhagen, turned the place into a center for the Resistance. My grandfather and his crew smuggled out hundreds of Jews, scientists and other people wanted by the Nazis via fishing boats to neutral Sweden. Gjorslev’s forests and enclosed fields became secret spots for parachuting in guns and other contraband by the British Royal Air Force.

“The biggest problem were the parachutes,” my grandfather once told me. “Every woman was short of silk for stockings and clothes and they kept bugging us for the silk parachutes. But people would get suspicious if they saw someone in new silks so we had to burn them.”

His luck ran out in the last weeks of the war, when someone blew his cover and a caravan of German soldiers came rolling across the moat to arrest him. He jumped out the back of the castle and spent the end of the occupation pretending to be a patient in a Copenhagen hospital room provided by the Resistance.

After the liberation, the country bumpkin became a war hero, joined the Danish Parliament and various corporate boards, and was visited at the castle by dignitaries such as Field Marshal Montgomery and Eleanor Roosevelt.

On a recent visit, I had a meal at one of my grandfather’s favorite places, Traktorstedet Gjorslev Bogeskov , a century-old dining pavilion overlooking the lapping Baltic next to the castle’s forest. The restaurant has been thoroughly modernized and hosts an excellent buffet of local seafood, Danish pork and salads (lunch, 259 kroner, or about $38). “I’ve only been here for 20 years, so I’m not really a Stevns person yet,” the pavilion’s hostess, Pia Johansen, told me with a joking-yet-not-joking smile.

A 10-minute walk into the forest on a trail bordering the sea brought me to a worn indentation in the cliff where a wooden stairway once descended into the sea. This was the spot my grandfather chose for smuggling Jews and other refugees 20 miles across the Oresund strait to Sweden. On the other side of the path is the wooden cabin where they huddled at night, waiting for their journey to freedom.

The sea was aquavit-clear here and I took a dip in the chilly water, imagining my grandfather in his tweeds, and his mates loading families onto the waiting fishing boats.

The ‘famous fish clay’

Eleven miles south, the Stevns Klint Experience (entry, 140 kroner) recently opened above a former limestone quarry next to the sea. The center consists of a dramatic concrete-and-glass strip of galleries, a cinema and cafe half buried in the hillside above the quarry.

“Here’s the famous fish clay,” said Nana Katrine Legh-Smith, who is the center’s community outreach coordinator, pointing to a two-inch dark layer that runs through a bus-size chunk of cliff, the museum’s centerpiece. The name is derived from the high concentration of fossilized fish teeth and scales in the strata. Ms. Legh-Smith, like me, grew up here, and we reminisced about playing around the cliffs, oblivious to the fish clay’s importance to science and how it would transform Stevns into a world attraction.

“Walter Alvarez turned our cliffs into stars,” she said, referring to the American geologist who visited in 1978 and made a remarkable discovery: The fish clay, with its lode of iridium — a rare metal that is associated with outer space — provides some proof that the extinction of the dinosaurs, along with half of Earth’s species, was caused by an asteroid impact. Stevns is one of the few places on the planet where this layer can be viewed, earning the cliffs their UNESCO status.

Another two miles up the coast is the 13th-century Hojerup Church, which looks ready to totter into the sea 100 feet below. For eight centuries the church and the eroding cliff had been playing tag “one rooster step every Christmas,” according to local lore, until March 16, 1928, when a large part of the cemetery and the church’s chancel collapsed into the Baltic. When I was a kid, I could wander undisturbed to the open back and stare down the Hitchcockian drop. Now the place is bustling with tourists. Any trepidation involved with standing there can be calmed with the knowledge that the cliff below has been fortified with concrete.

I descended the steep steps to the chalky beach where some Japanese visitors were photographing the jagged cliffs. After climbing back up and crossing the parking lot, I was rewarded with an excellent lunch of herring, meatballs and other local delicacies in cozy Hojeruplund (lunch for two, 520 kroner).

But for me the best meal around here is four miles down the coast at Rodvig, nicknamed “the Stevns Riviera,” for its sandy beach, now popular with windsurfers. The 18th-century Rodvig Kro & Badehotel was, in my youth, a “special occasion” spot for anniversaries and weddings, often featuring boiled cod drowned in butter and remoulade — no luxuries back then for the hearty locals!

But over the last five years, the place has been enlivened by the chef Morten Vennike, a veteran of Copenhagen’s buzzy restaurants who makes good use of local produce. I went for the coq au vin, garnished with wild mushrooms, and finished with caramel and apple sorbet (dinner for two with wine, 795 kroner). I left with a new appreciation, after all these years, of the inn’s original Danish midcentury-modern décor.

Later, in the harbor, I bumped into one of Gjorslev’s former farming foremen whom I’d known as a child. “What do you think makes Stevns so distinct?” I asked him, amid the clinking of halyards against sailboat masts.

He pondered for a while. “That I couldn’t say.” We glanced across the bay toward the cliffs, which in the dusk resembled Cubist etchings framed by the now teal Baltic. These same waters nurtured the garrulous talents of Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Thomas Mann on nearby shores, but Stevns’s unique magic and myths remain guarded by a tribe of taciturn people.

There was a long pause as I waited for the old gentleman to add something. He didn’t. “Yes,” I finally responded. “It’s not that.”

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International Flight Baggage Requirements: A Closer Look

For those accustomed to the more relaxed baggage policies of domestic flights, navigating international flight luggage allowances can be a bit of a challenge.

Typically, international airlines permit passengers to carry one piece of hand luggage and one or two pieces of checked baggage without extra charges. However, additional bags or overweight luggage will incur fees.

Carry-On and Checked Baggage Allowances on International Flights

On most international flights, passengers are allowed to bring along a personal item (like a small bag, backpack, or laptop case) and a carry-on bag free of charge.

The allowance for checked luggage usually includes one or two pieces per passenger. These allowances can vary based on the airline, the destination, and the origin of the flight. Some airlines might allow two checked bags for specific destinations while limiting it to one for others.

It's essential to verify the specific baggage policies with your airline, as what is included in your ticket can vary. Sometimes, the cost of checked luggage might already be factored into your ticket price.

Additionally, budget airlines may impose higher baggage fees to offset operational costs like fuel prices.

Advice for Managing Overweight or Excess Luggage

If your luggage exceeds the allowed limits or weight, purchasing extra space or paying overweight charges is always an option. Generally, airlines start charging from around $100 for additional or overweight bags.

To save costs, consider pre-purchasing extra luggage space or weight, as fees tend to be higher at the airport.

Understanding Luggage Size and Weight Restrictions

For carry-on bags, a typical size limit is 22 x 14 x 9 inches , with a weight restriction of around 40-45 liters .

Checked luggage should ideally weigh between 50-70 pounds and measure under 62 linear inches (height + width + depth). Exceeding these limits might lead to extra charges.

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Restrictions and Guidelines for Checked Luggage Contents

Most airlines have standard policies regarding items permitted in checked luggage.

Items like lighters without fuel, gels, electronic devices, and certain other items are generally not allowed in checked baggage but can be carried in hand luggage.

Handling Special Luggage Situations

When traveling with items like musical instruments or sports equipment on international flights, it's important to be aware that these items are often treated differently than regular luggage. Each airline has its own set of rules and guidelines for handling such specialized equipment, and it's crucial to be informed about them before you travel.

Musical instruments, due to their value and fragility, might require special handling or even additional fees. Some airlines allow small instruments as carry-ons, while larger ones may need to be checked in with special arrangements or protective casing. In some cases, you might even have to purchase an extra seat to accommodate a large instrument.

Similarly, sports equipment like skis, golf clubs, or surfboards typically falls under a different category in baggage rules. These items are usually larger and have specific shape requirements, and airlines might charge extra fees for transporting them. They might also have weight and size restrictions separate from standard baggage.

It's always a good idea to contact your airline well in advance to inquire about their policies regarding musical instruments and sports equipment. This way, you can make the necessary preparations, whether it's packing your items in a certain way or budgeting for additional fees. Checking these details ahead of time will help ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience with your special items.

What Can I Do Instead of Checking In Extra Luggage?

If you know your bags are going to go overweight or you have a lot more bags than allowed and you don’t want to check them in the airport, there’s always the option of shipping them straight to your final destination instead.

Several companies offer you the option of shipping your luggage from your house to your next destination in almost any corner of the world. When you’re on the way back home, you can also opt to ship your bags straight home instead. This is especially helpful if you don’t want to have to wait long lines while checking in your luggage or if you want to avoid excess baggage fees.

Here are some of the companies that can ship your luggage worldwide:

• Luggage Concierge
• Luggage Forward
• Luggage Free

Additional Considerations for International Flights

Remember, international flights require earlier arrival at the airport compared to domestic flights, often around three hours before departure, to allow time for baggage check-in and immigration procedures. Utilizing online check-in services can save time and hassle at the airport.

Final Thoughts on International Travel and Baggage

Embarking on international travel, particularly for the first time, can feel like navigating uncharted waters, with luggage considerations being a significant part of the voyage. The key to a stress-free journey lies in understanding and preparing for the differences in baggage rules and regulations.

The nuances of international flight luggage policies, from carry-on allowances to checked baggage fees , can vary widely across airlines and destinations. Being informed about these differences is crucial. Checking your airline's specific baggage policies beforehand can prevent unexpected surprises and additional costs at the airport. Remember, what might be a standard practice for one airline could be an extra charge on another.

When it comes to managing your luggage, think strategically. Packing efficiently can not only save space but also potentially reduce costs. Investing in luggage that meets standard international size and weight limits can be a wise decision in the long run. Moreover, consider the nature of your travel: business, leisure, adventure, or a mix, and pack accordingly.

In cases where you have extra or overweight luggage, explore alternatives like shipping your bags or pre-purchasing additional luggage allowance online, as these options might be more economical than paying at the airport. Remember, airlines often offer discounts for managing your luggage online before the flight.

Lastly, embrace the learning experience that comes with international travel. Each journey will teach you something new about navigating different airline policies, packing efficiently, and managing travel logistics. With each trip, you'll become more adept at handling the complexities of international travel, transforming from a novice explorer into a seasoned globetrotter. So pack your bags, check your documents, and embark on your adventure with confidence and a sense of preparedness. Remember, every journey is an opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the wonders of our world.

What are the typical size and weight limits for carry-on luggage on international flights?

Generally, carry-on bags should not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches and weigh around 40-45 liters.

Can I bring additional bags on international flights, and what are the fees?

Yes, you can usually bring additional bags, but fees start around $100 and vary by airline.

Are there items I can't pack in my checked luggage on international flights?

Yes, items like lighters without fuel, certain gels, and electronics are typically not allowed in checked luggage but can be in a carry-on.

What's the best way to handle special items like musical instruments or sports equipment?

Check with the airline for specific guidelines, as these items may have unique handling requirements.

Is it cheaper to ship my luggage than check it on an international flight?

It can be, especially if you're facing overweight or excess baggage fees. Shipping services offer an alternative that can sometimes be more cost-effective.

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All change for christiania, the ‘freetown’ of copenhagen, denmark.

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Christiania is a special quarter of Copenhagen based on alternative living and consensus democracy, ... [+] established by squatters at a 34 hectare military area and barracks in 1971.

Just steps from modern Scandinavian waterfront apartments and some of Copenhagen’s most important historic and cultural landmarks lies the enigmatic neighborhood of Christiania.

Unique in Denmark, this partly autonomous enclave, with its distinctly relaxed ambiance, offers a stark contrast to its sophisticated surroundings. It presents an atmosphere that feels worlds apart from the city’s hustle and bustle, and as such has become an unlikely tourist attraction.

Locals give guided tours of the district, but photography is discouraged due to the presence of organized criminal groups. In recent years, gang-related activity and violence reached an unwelcome new level with a series of shootings, resulting in local residents requesting help from the authorities to shut down the marketplace on Pusher Street.

Now, the future of the district has been confirmed, with its residents saying Pusher Street will be “dug up” later this month to make way for a new social housing development.

It will mark the final closure of the organized, illegal drug trade that for so long defined the area. Hulda Mader, press spokesperson for Christiania has lived in the district for 40 years and says “we don't want the violence anymore.”

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The barracks, already equipped with the essentials of habitable buildings and electricity, provided a foundation for the establishment of their own ideal community. Here, they set about crafting an autonomous 'freetown,' a place governed by its own rules and distinguished by a laid-back lifestyle that defies conventional city life.

On the 40th anniversary of the district’s creation, the Freetown Christiania Foundation was created in order to better manage the area. The group has been in discussions and negotiations with the Danish government and Copenhagen police for many years.

Despite bans, the neighborhood has long been known for its open drug use. Copenhagen residents and tourists flocked to Christiania in order to buy products not easily available elsewhere, but the growth in drug trade was fueled largely by outsiders.

What’s Next For Christiania?

Almost 1,000 people live in Christiania today, and there is a need for new housing with high demand from prospective residents. Plans are now in place to build new collective accommodation to house up to 300 new residents within four years.

Mader explains that the plans are not about creating a “new Christiania,” rather getting back to a Christiania without the influence of organized crime: “There will be a lot of new cultural projects with theater and living art. We want everyone to come and visit us and participate, like it was at the beginning.”

Mader says prospective new residents would be expected to involve themselves in the community, joining in the various cultural events and community meetings.

This isn't the first time attempts have been made to clean up the district, but Mader says this time is different: “Previously, the police or the government have imposed initiatives top-down. This time, the changes are coming from us. We have a consensus democracy and that’s why it is going to work.”

She says the atmosphere within the community is already “much better” since the decision was made.

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Through the Apprenticeship and traineeship policy , the Department of Training and Workforce Development (the Department) provides financial assistance to support off the job training being delivered to apprentices (including trainees, cadets and interns) who are, or would normally be, required to travel long distances to attend off the job training.

This financial assistance is the Travel and Accommodation Allowance (TAA).

This template should be used when claiming costs for private accommodation through TAA.

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