Denmark · 8 documents
Denmark document photo requirements
Denmark has 8 verified document photo formats covered on this site. Pick the document you need — each page lists the exact size, background, head ratio, and the official source it was verified against.
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01Documents
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Denmark · 8
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Passport, Denmark | 35 × 45 mm | Light | |
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National Visa (Type D), Denmark | 35 × 45 mm | Light | |
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Schengen Visa, Denmark | 35 × 45 mm | Light | |
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Visa, Denmark | 35 × 45 mm | Light | |
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ID Card, Denmark | 35 × 45 mm | Light | |
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Driver's License, Denmark | 35 × 45 mm | Light | |
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Refugee Travel Document, Denmark | 35 × 45 mm | Light | |
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Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen, Denmark | 35 × 45 mm | Light | |
02In common
What these formats have in common — Denmark
- 01Every format here uses the same photo size: 35 × 45 mm.
- 02The background is the same in every format: Plain light.
- 03Across these formats the head takes 67–80% of the picture height.
- 043 documents — you supply the photo yourself.
- 05These entries were last read between 17 May 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
- 06A single document can still add rules of its own on top of this — the document page is the complete list.
03Table
Photo specifications at a glance — Denmark
| Document | Photo size | Head in frame | Background | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's License | 35 × 45 mm | 67–80%Converted from the millimetres the authority publishes | Plain light | |
| ID Card | 35 × 45 mm | 67–80%Converted from the millimetres the authority publishes | Plain light | |
| National Visa (Type D) | 35 × 45 mm | 67–80%Converted from the millimetres the authority publishes | Plain light | |
| Passport | 35 × 45 mm | 67–80%Converted from the millimetres the authority publishes | Plain light | |
| Refugee Travel Document | 35 × 45 mm | 67–80%Converted from the millimetres the authority publishes | Plain light | |
| Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen | 35 × 45 mm | 67–80%Converted from the millimetres the authority publishes | Plain light | |
| Schengen Visa | 35 × 45 mm | 67–80%Converted from the millimetres the authority publishes | Plain light | |
| Visa | 35 × 45 mm | 67–80%Converted from the millimetres the authority publishes | Plain light |
04How to make
How to make such a photo
For the selected document — Denmark Passport, 35 × 45 mm. Three ways; pick the one that suits you.
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In a photo studio
If you need a printed photo today, show the photographer the requirements from the document’s page. And a ready phone photo we will lay out on a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet for free — print it at any photo studio.
05Sources
Where these rules come from — Denmark
Every document lists the issuing authority, a link to its rules and the date we checked them. The drawings show only numbers from those rules.
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| PassportDanish Police (Politiet) and Borger.dk. Open the official page | |
| Schengen VisaDanish Immigration Service (Udlændingestyrelsen). Open the official page | |
| VisaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark — Danish embassies (um.dk); VFS Global as the visa application centre. Open the official page | |
| ID CardDanish National Police / Færdselsstyrelsen. Open the official page | |
| National Visa (Type D)Danish National Police. Open the official page | |
| Refugee Travel DocumentDanish National Police. Open the official page | |
| Residence Card for Family Member of an EU CitizenDanish National Police. Open the official page | |
| Driver's LicenseDanish National Police / Færdselsstyrelsen. Open the official page |
06News
Recent notes — Denmark
Short notes we wrote when a requirement, a form or a submission portal changed.
- Denmark Schengen Visa Photo Requirements: One 35 x 45 mm Photo, Light Background, Not Older Than 6 MonthsA Danish Schengen visa needs one 35 x 45 mm photo with a solid light background, taken within 6 months; head 32–36 mm suits both embassy and VFS rules.
- Old residence cards and ID cards in the EU expire on August 3, 2026In accordance with EU Regulation 2019/1157, from August 3, 2026, all old formats of residence permits for family members of EU citizens and national ID cards that do not contain biometric data will become invalid. This applies to documents issued in Poland, Denmark, Hungary, Greece, and other EU countries. Holders of such documents must contact migration authorities in advance to replace them with new biometric cards. In addition, in Poland, the application procedure changes from April 27, 2026 — it becomes fully electronic via the MOS 2.0 portal.
- Denmark Visa, Passport and Residence Permit Photo 2026: Official 35x45 mm RequirementsA detailed overview of the official requirements of the Danish National Police for visa, passport, and residence permit photos in 2026. Learn about the correct dimensions, background, lighting, glasses, and headwear requirements to avoid document rejection.
- Denmark extends the special act for Ukrainians until 17 March 2027Denmark is extending residence permits under the 'Ukraine Special Act' until 17 March 2027, and does so automatically — you do not need to submit an application yourself.
07Next
Tables and free tools
- Every specification in one table — DenmarkThe same rows, plus the source and how each value was verified.
- Check a photo you already have — free, in your browserIt measures the frame — head height, eye line, background — and names what to fix before you submit.