Physical size
35 × 45 mm
The current Danish Immigration Service and mission guidance use this print format.
Reviewed against Danish government, mission, EU, and authorised-centre guidance on 17 July 2026
Denmark visa photo requirements35 × 45 mm with 30–36 mm head height
The core dimensions are stable, but the intake method is not. Your filing location decides whether to bring one print, use live biometric capture, or follow another country's rules under a representation agreement.
Background and crop only. PassPhoto never changes facial features or identity.
Common format
35 × 45 mm
Colour, current, and facing the camera directly.
Head framing
30–36 mm
About 67–80% of the image height.
Intake method
Print or live capture
The receiving location decides.
Denmark alteration note
A current authorised Denmark visa checklist for applicants in the Philippines says altered photos are not accepted. Other routes use live capture or publish different local instructions. PassPhoto still allows background replacement, but you must confirm that an edited result is accepted by the office handling your application.
Official baseline
The requirements Denmark publishes centrally
The Danish Immigration Service gives the physical dimensions, head measurement, current-resemblance rule, and direct pose. Mission and service-centre checklists add the background, recency, quantity, and attachment details for a specific location.
Head height
30–36 mm
Measure from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
Pose
Face the camera
Use a full frontal view with the forehead and hairline visible.
Appearance
Current resemblance
Local checklists commonly require a recent colour image no older than six months.
Background
Bright or light
White is required in some locations; the receiving checklist controls.
Copies
Usually one
A diplomatic mission may request additional photos or use live capture instead.
Route and filing-location differences
Check how your application office collects the image
Mission checklist
Bring one 35 × 45 mm print
Denmark's mission guidance for Israel asks for one new image, 35 × 45 mm, with 30–36 mm head height, current resemblance, and a direct camera-facing pose.
Official mission checklistBiometric appointment
A live image may satisfy the rule
The EU Visa Code Handbook says the photo requirement can be met with a live image when an applicant appears in person for fingerprint collection.
Official Visa Code HandbookLocal authorised centre
Local restrictions can be stricter
The Philippines checklist asks for one white-background image no older than six months and states that altered photos are not accepted. Egypt also asks for one 35 × 45 mm light-background image within six months.
Authorised-centre checklistBackground replacement remains available with a note
PassPhoto can create a white or light background and crop to 35 × 45 mm with a 30–36 mm head-height guide. It never changes skin, hair, facial geometry, expression, clothing, or identity. You decide whether to use the edited result after checking the exact filing instructions.
Continue to the route-aware makerDenmark visa photo FAQ
What size is a Denmark visa photo?
The Danish Immigration Service publishes a 35 x 45 mm format with a 30 to 36 mm distance from the chin to the top of the head. The image should closely resemble your current appearance and show you facing the camera directly.
How much of the photo should the head fill?
The official 30 to 36 mm head-height range equals about 67 to 80 percent of a 45 mm image. Measure from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, not to the top edge of the hair.
Do I need to bring a printed photo?
It depends on where and how you apply. Current Danish mission and authorised-centre checklists often request one 35 x 45 mm print. EU visa guidance also allows the photo requirement to be met by a live image when the applicant appears for fingerprint collection. Check the exact location before printing.
Can PassPhoto replace the background?
Yes, the maker remains available. However, a current Denmark VFS checklist for the Philippines says altered photos are not accepted. Other routes use live capture or publish different local instructions. PassPhoto changes only the background and crop, never facial features, skin, hair, expression, clothing, or identity. Use the result only if your receiving location permits it.
What background colour is required?
Danish and authorised-centre sources reviewed here use bright, light, or white backgrounds depending on location. White is a common conservative print choice, but the checklist for the office receiving your application is authoritative.
What is the Denmark visa photo size in pixels?
The official sources reviewed here specify a 35 x 45 mm print rather than one national upload pixel limit. Use digital dimensions or a file-size limit only when the official filing route publishes them.
How recent must the image be?
The central Danish page requires a close resemblance to your current appearance. Current authorised-centre checklists in Egypt, Bangladesh, and the Philippines specify an image no older than six months. Follow the stricter local wording for your route.
Does PassPhoto print or submit Denmark visa photos?
No. PassPhoto prepares a downloadable crop and background. You arrange any required photo-quality printing and submit through the diplomatic mission or authorised service provider handling your application.
Official sources
Verify again before your appointment
Denmark warns that a mission may request additional images, and representation agreements can make another country's intake rules relevant. Recheck your local checklist shortly before submission.
Printing and submission are your responsibility
PassPhoto supplies a downloadable image. It does not print, submit, or guarantee acceptance. Use photo-quality printing if a physical copy is requested, and follow the Danish mission or authorised service provider handling your application.