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SourceDanish National Police / Færdselsstyrelsen
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Quick answer: A Denmark driver's license photo must be 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background, e.g. light blue or light grey. Head occupies 67–80% of photo height (30–36 mm chin to crown). Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 67–80% of photo heightICAO 9303: 70–80% |
| Head height (mm) | 30–36 mm chin to crownICAO 9303: 32–36 mm |
| Background | Plain light background, e.g. light blue or light grey. |
| Pose | Full face, looking directly into the camera, head and shoulders fully visible. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible. |
| Glasses | Frame must not cover the eyes; lenses without tint or reflections. See full rules → |
| Lighting | No shadows, overexposure, or reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; forehead, chin, and cheekbones must be visible. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
Denmark driver license photos are administered by Færdselsstyrelsen (Danish Road Traffic Authority) through municipal Borgerservice centres. The format follows the Danish biometric standard: 35×45mm with head 30-36mm chin-to-crown, plain grey background, color photo only.
Photo within 6 months. Modern Danish driver licenses are credit-card chip cards issued at the Borgerservice office after biometric capture. Same Danish biometric workflow as passport — both managed via municipal Borgerservice issuance.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Denmark driver's license photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Danish National Police / Færdselsstyrelsen publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| White or non-grey background | Re-shoot against grey backdrop |
| Head outside 30-36mm | Re-shoot at correct distance |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: plain light
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 67–80 % of the photo height (30–36 mm)
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | Danish National Police / Færdselsstyrelsen |
|---|---|
| Source | Danish driving licence photo requirements |
| Verified |
Questions
The Denmark driver's license photo must be 35 × 45 mm. The head must occupy 67–80% of the photo height. The photo is printed on the card and stays there for years, so use one that looks like you every day.
Plain light background, e.g. light blue or light grey. Light should fall evenly on your face from the front, without shadows: face a window and turn off the flash.
Frame must not cover the eyes; lenses without tint or reflections. Many offices allow the glasses you need for driving, as long as your eyes are clearly visible and there are no reflections on the lenses. Tinted or darkened lenses are not accepted.
Most offices ask for a photo taken within the last six months. Use an everyday photo rather than a styled portrait — the licence stays valid for years.
No. The rules are the same as for a passport: neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight into the camera.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Denmark licensing office.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
Religious reasons only; forehead, chin, and cheekbones must be visible. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: ID card, visa.