Danish Driving Licence Photo Requirements and Guidelines
Get your Danish driving licence photo right by following the official rules for size, background, and appearance. You can use the tool above to prepare your image before printing.
Official Size and Dimensions
You must provide a photograph with your driving licence application[1]. The police photo requirements give a size of 35 by 45 mm (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches)[2].
The head must measure 30 to 36 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head[2]. You can use the tool above to check the framing before printing.
Submit your application to the municipality where you live[1].
Background and Lighting Setup
The background behind you must be uniform and light-coloured without any distracting patterns, textures, or objects[2]. Official examples provided by the police include light blue and light grey shades[2]. Avoid textured wallpaper, dark panels, or colourful household items showing up behind your shoulders.
If you have white or light-coloured hair, or wear a light-coloured headscarf, use a contrasting background[2].
Good lighting helps the camera capture your true skin tone and facial features clearly. Face a large window during daylight hours to receive soft, even illumination across your face. Avoid standing directly under overhead lamps, as they create heavy shadows under your eyes and chin.
Pose, Expression, and Glasses
Use a neutral expression and keep your mouth closed[2].
Glasses are allowed only if they do not obscure the eyes and the lenses are clear[2].
Keep your head straight and level, facing the camera directly without tilting it to the side. Open your eyes wide and look straight into the camera lens with a direct gaze. Ensure your hair does not fall across your eyes or obscure your face.
Headwear and Special Rules
Headwear is permitted only for religious or medical reasons[2].
Headwear is permitted only for religious or medical reasons[2].
The authority may waive some requirements in special cases[2].
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
You can take a photo at home with a phone or camera. Ask someone else to take it if that helps you keep the camera steady.
Position the camera or smartphone at your exact eye level. Keep the camera about one to one and a half metres away from your face to maintain natural perspective and avoid fish-eye distortion.
Stand upright against your chosen plain, light-coloured background. Center your shoulders and head in the frame, leaving space around your head so you can crop it correctly afterward.
Printing and Submitting Your Photo
Bring one photograph with your application to the municipality[1].
To save money and time, you can arrange your cropped 35 by 45 mm photo onto a standard 4 by 6-inch photo template. Send this image file to a local retail photo kiosk and print it as an ordinary 4x6 photograph.
Use a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter to trim the printed photo carefully along the edges. Check that the final cut dimensions match the required 35 by 45 mm size before placing it into your application folder.
Frequently asked questions
What size does a Danish driving licence photo need to be?
Can I wear glasses in my driving licence photo?
Glasses are allowed only if they do not obscure the eyes and the lenses are clear[2].
What background colour should I use?
Use a uniform, light-coloured background without patterns. Police examples include light blue and light grey. White- or light-haired people and people wearing light-coloured headscarves need a contrasting background[2].
How many photos do I need to bring?
Bring one photograph with your application to the municipality[1].
Are infant rules applicable for driving licence photos?
Infant rules are not applicable for this document type[2].