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Denmark driver's license photo

Denmark driver's license photo requirements: 35 × 45 mm. Check background, head position, expression, glasses and print or digital format. Official document-specific guidance

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This page summarizes the photo rules for Denmark driver's license photo. The main print format is 35 × 45 mm.

Use the checklist below to confirm background, face position, glasses and lighting, then prepare the file online with PhotoDocs.

The reference source for this profile is Danish National Police / Færdselsstyrelsen.

Source and verification

VerificationOfficial document-specific guidance
SourceDanish National Police / Færdselsstyrelsen
Last verified2026-04-13

This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Danish National Police / Færdselsstyrelsen.

Official Danish driving licence photo rules were verified on 2026-04-13. The driving licence guidance requires a passport photo, and the police requirements specify a 35 × 45 mm format with 30-36 mm face height, centred full-face view and a plain light background.

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Photo requirements

Format 35 × 45 mm
Head height 30–36 mm
Background Plain light background, for example light blue or light grey.
Pose Full-face, looking straight at the camera, with head and shoulders fully visible.
Expression Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible.
Glasses The frames must not cover the eyes; lenses should be clear and free from glare.
Lighting No shadows, overexposure or glare.
Head covering Only for religious reasons; the forehead, chin and cheekbones must remain visible.

How to take this photo correctly

  • Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Denmark driver's license photo.
  • Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Full-face, looking straight at the camera, with head and shoulders fully visible.
  • Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Plain light background, for example light blue or light grey.
  • Check eyewear before submission: The frames must not cover the eyes; lenses should be clear and free from glare.

Common reasons this photo gets rejected

  • The background does not match the rule: Plain light background, for example light blue or light grey.
  • The head is tilted, too close to the edge or cropped too tightly.
  • Glasses, glare, hair or shadows make the eyes hard to see.
  • The facial expression does not match the rule: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible.

More document photo pages for Denmark

Denmark passport photo 35 × 45 mm · Official document-specific guidance

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FAQ

35 × 45 mm.
Plain light background, for example light blue or light grey. Full-face, looking straight at the camera, with head and shoulders fully visible. Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible.
The frames must not cover the eyes; lenses should be clear and free from glare. Only for religious reasons; the forehead, chin and cheekbones must remain visible.
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Danish National Police / Færdselsstyrelsen.
Yes. Start with a sharp, evenly lit portrait and let PhotoDocs crop and normalize the output for the selected document.