Danish Passport & Visa Photo Requirements [Overview]

Are you applying for a Danish passport or planning an international trip to the birthplace of Lego? You’ve come to the right place—

Read our easy guide listing the technical requirements for Danish passport and visa photos, as well as the finer details (e.g., the allowed dress code) and how to take a fully compliant biometric photograph in minutes!

Understanding Danish passport photo requirements

Photos for official documents (such as passports or visas) must adhere to strict biometric photo guidelines mandated by the authorities, which Danish speakers can access on the National Police’s website. 

Not fluent in Dansk? No problem. Our Passport Photo Online experts compiled all the necessary information about identity document photos below—so don’t le-go of this page and keep reading!

Danish passport photo requirements: explained

First off, let’s address the technical requirements of your Danish passport photo. Note that these guidelines also apply to child passport pictures.

Important: Whether you’re a Danish citizen or a foreign national, you must attach one picture with/to your application form.

Note #1: As of writing, you can’t apply for a passport online, so you’ll need to visit a citizen service office (Borgerservice) in person. To find one near you, visit this website (Kommunevælger).

The finer details of Denmark passport photos

Meeting the technical requirements of your passport pictures isn’t enough—all biometric images must also follow additional guidelines. Here’s what to pay attention to when preparing to take your ID photo:

• Facial expression: Neutral or with a gentle smile (mouth closed)
• Eyes: Open, looking directly at the camera
• Glasses: Only non-tinted. Generally allowed—however, ensure the frames are not too thick and don’t cover your eyes. Make sure your glasses don’t produce glare or reflections
• Headgear: Allowed only for religious reasons—however, it can’t obscure any facial features
• Attire: No light clothes to avoid blending with the background
• Head position: Centered and straight

Danish visa photo requirements

Are you a passport-holder from one of the countries that need a visa to enter Denmark? Worry not—

You’ll simply need to apply for a Schengen visa, allowing you to visit a number of EU countries, including Denmark. 

In a nutshell, EU visa photo requirements are nearly identical to those we discussed previously. The only two differences are:

• Background: Light grey is preferred
• Photo: Must be in color
• Pictures needed: Two photos

Note #2: Check out our guide on Schengen visa photos for more detailed instructions on EU visa pictures.

Online services offering passport & visa photos for Denmark

Getting your Denmark passport picture (or visa photo) may be challenging—especially if you’re abroad or don’t speak the language. So, it’s only natural to wonder: Can I take my own passport photo?

Yes, you can!

There’s no shortage of online and mobile photo booths allowing you to take professional biometric photos from the comfort of your home. More often than not, they also offer an acceptance guarantee and refund (should your photo get rejected by passport agents). 

For your convenience, we tested the most popular passport photo apps to help you make an informed decision. Study the chart below to determine which app will best cater to your specific needs.