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Denmark Passport (Pas) Photo Maker

A Denmark passport (pas) photo must measure exactly 35 × 45 mm with a plain light gray background. The head, from chin to crown, must occupy 70–80% of the photo's height. For digital submission that is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI. Requirements verified against the official source on 2026-07-13.

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Output: 35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI

Required for Denmark: Light gray

HD download includes the digital photo and a ready-to-print 4×6" sheet.

How to take a photo that passes

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Keep your distance

Stand about 50 cm (20 in) from the camera, head and shoulders in frame. Best results: have someone else take it, or use a tripod — selfie-arm shots distort your face.

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Face the camera straight on

Camera at eye level, look directly into the lens, neutral expression with your mouth closed. Don't tilt your head.

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Find even light

Face a window or light source so there are no shadows on your face. Don't worry about what's behind you — the AI removes the background.

Denmark passport (pas) photo requirements

Size35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Digital size413 × 531 px at 300 DPI
BackgroundLight gray
Head height7080% of photo height
Official sourceICAO 9303 international standard ↗
  • Photo must be 35 x 45 mm.
  • Plain light grey or white background.
  • Head height 70–80% of the photo; face fully visible.
  • Many Borgerservice centres can also capture the photo on-site.

Requirements compiled from the official guidance linked above · last verified 2026-07-13 · see the full requirements database. Always confirm with the issuing authority before submitting your application.

Glasses & head coverings in Denmark

👓 Glasses: Discouraged; allowed only without glare and with eyes clearly visible.
🧕 Head coverings: Religious head coverings are accepted with the full face visible.

Why Denmark passport photos get rejected

  • Background not plain white or light grey
  • Head height outside the 70–80% band
  • Shadows behind the head from home photos
  • Expression not neutral, mouth open
  • Photo older than 6 months

More detail in our guide to the 8 most common rejection reasons.

Where to submit your application

Det Danske Pas (Danish National Police)

Many Borgerservice centres capture the photo on-site during the appointment; a compliant photo is still needed for children's passports processed by post and for visas.

What does a passport photo cost in Denmark?

Photo studio / boothBorgerservice photo corners or studiosDKK 100–150
SnapPassport HD downloadunlimited retakes · digital + printable 4×6" sheet · watermarked preview free$3.99

Save roughly 72% or more — and skip the trip entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. The AI background removal and cropping run entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device, which also makes the tool fast and private.

Will my photo be accepted by the authorities?

The tool crops your photo to the exact official dimensions and places head-position guides based on each country's published requirements. You are responsible for following the posing rules (neutral expression, no glasses, even lighting), which are listed on each country page.

How do I print my passport photo?

The HD download includes a 4×6 inch print sheet with several copies laid out with cut lines. Print it at any pharmacy, photo kiosk or online print service as a standard 4×6 photo, then cut along the lines.

What does the free version include?

You can use every feature — background removal, cropping, all size presets — and download a watermarked preview for free. The one-time HD purchase removes the watermark and adds the print sheet.

What kind of photo should I start with?

Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight-on at eye level, with your full head and shoulders visible and some space around them. Avoid harsh shadows, hats and glasses.

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