Denmark Passport Fees

Passport fees in Denmark vary based on age, location, and application type. This article breaks down these costs to help you manage the financial aspects of applying for, renewing, or replacing a Danish passport easily and efficiently. We'll also show you how to save money by taking your passport photo online.

Table of contents

• Denmark passport fee categories by age group
• Denmark consular fees for overseas passport applications
• Replacement (lost or damaged passport) fees
• Denmark passport photo costs
• Cut your application fees and make your passport photo online!
• Denmark Passport Photo App
• How and where to pay the fees for a Denmark passport application

Denmark passport fee categories by age group

How much does a passport cost in Denmark? — Denmark has specific passport fees based on age groups:

• The Danish passport application cost for children aged 0 to 11 years is DKK 150.
• Teens from 12 to 17 years old face a Denmark passport price ranging from DKK 178 to DKK 181.
• Adults aged 18 and above, but not yet retired, pay between DKK 890 and DKK 893.
• Those who have reached retirement age pay between DKK 378 and DKK 381. Note that the retirement age is different depending on when you were born. It starts at 65 for those born before 1954 and gradually increases to 68 for those born after 1962.

Denmark consular fees for overseas passport applications

How much does a Danish passport cost when applying abroad? — If you apply for a Danish passport while overseas, expect higher costs than at home, and these do not depend on the applicant’s age. Denmark embassy fees are DKK 1,145 (about USD 177).

Replacement (lost or damaged passport) fees

What is the lost passport fee in Denmark? — If you've misplaced or damaged your most recent passport, you'll need to pay twice the standard fee to get it replaced.

The cost of renewing a passport in Denmark, in case of loss, theft or damage, is as follows:

• For children aged 0–11 years: DKK 300 (double the usual DKK 150).
• For those aged 12–17 years: DKK 356 (double the usual DKK 178).
• For adults up to the retirement age: DKK 1,780 (double the usual DKK 890).
• For people at retirement age or older: DKK 756 (double the usual DKK 378).

There is also a double fee for a lost Danish passport at Danish embassies or consulates overseas:

• Danish passport renewal cost abroad in the event of a lost, stolen or damaged passport for all age groups is: DKK 2,290 (double the usual fee of DKK 1,145), which is about USD 355.

How much does it cost to renew a Danish passport? — The Danish passport renewal fee is identical to the initial application fee for a new passport.

Denmark passport photo costs

Local photo studios typically charge between DKK 130 and 200 (about USD 20-31) for a pack of 4–6 printed passport photos, with an option to purchase digital copies for an extra fee. You can also get your photo digitally taken at a Citizen Service centre for DKK 130 (approx. USD 20), plus the passport fee.

To save money, consider taking your own passport photo at home, following official guidelines. Online services such as Visafoto.com can help format your image. Upload your photo to a printing service and select the correct print size. For just $9, you could get a digital photo ready for unlimited prints.

Cut your application fees and make your passport photo online!

Modern online tools like Visafoto.com make it easy and cost-effective to obtain your passport photo. With Visafoto, you can get a digital photo approved for Danish documents for just $9, then print it for approximately DKK 2,26 (USD 0.35).

To use Visafoto, take a picture with a plain white background using your phone or camera, and upload it to their website. The tool will refine the photo by adjusting the background, enhancing resolution, correcting colours, and cropping it to fit the necessary dimensions. Since 2013, Visafoto has been helping people worldwide with passport, visa, and ID photos.

Example of the photo you can upload

You'll get a digital copy for electronic submissions and a format ready for printing. If you're not happy with the result, we offer free replacements or a full refund if an official rejects the photo.

Denmark Passport Photo App

For creating a Danish passport photo that meets all requirements, consider using the 7ID App from Visafoto.com. Available for both iPhone and Android users, this app provides an easy and affordable way to take your passport photos.

With the 7ID App, you just need to upload your picture, select the type of document and country needed, and the app will automatically adjust your photo to official specifications, covering everything from size and format to background and alignment. It ensures your facial features and eye line are perfectly centred.

You'll receive a digital version of your photo along with a print-friendly template that fits standard paper sizes such as 4×6, A4, A5, or B5. Our support team is ready to assist you whenever you need help or have questions.

How and where to pay the fees for a Denmark passport application

To pay for your Denmark passport application, you need to do so in person at the location where you submit your application. This rule applies whether you're applying at a Citizen Service centre (Borgerservicecenter) in Denmark or at a Danish embassy or consulate overseas.

Generally, you can pay using these methods:

• Payment cards, like Visa, Mastercard, or the Danish-issued Dankort.
• Cash is sometimes accepted at locations within Denmark, but embassies may not allow cash payments.