Do children need their own passport to travel from Denmark?
Passports for babies and teenagers
Short answer
Yes, children need their own passport whatever their age, and they must come in person to Borgerservice when it is ordered. Nordic children under 18 who travel with a Nordic parent or guardian who can identify themselves do not need their own ID when entering Denmark. Children who travel without a parent or guardian follow the adult rules, so they should bring their own passport. Children from outside the Nordic countries always need their own passport or approved ID card.
Why
- A child cannot travel on a parent passport.
- The Nordic exemption needs an adult with ID.
- Outside the Nordics the child needs a passport.
Details
Fingerprints are not taken for passports of children under 12.
Tip
Order the child passport early, as both parents with joint custody must give consent.
What may differ
School trips in the public school system or a leisure programme can be exempt from the ID rule in the Nordics.
Common misconception
Babies can travel on their mother or father passport.
What actually happens
Every child needs their own passport, even a newborn.
People also ask
- How much is a child passport in Denmark?
- How long is a child passport valid?
- Do children need a consent letter to travel?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Entry and customs rules can change, so check the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish police and the Danish Customs Agency before you travel.
Planning and budgetRelated questions
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Do you pay customs on gifts sent to Denmark from outside the EU?
A gift sent by a private person from outside the EU is free of duty and VAT if it is worth EUR 45 or less.
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Can you bring medicine into Denmark?
Yes, from 1 January 2026 you may bring medicine into Denmark for personal use from any country, if it was sold legally in the country where you bought it.
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Can you bring meat and milk into Denmark from outside the EU?
No, travellers coming from a country outside the EU may not bring any meat or dairy products, which includes sausages, cheese and milk.
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Do you have to declare cash over EUR 10,000 when entering or leaving Denmark?
Yes, if you carry cash or other liquid assets worth EUR 10,000 (about 75,000 kr.) or more, you must declare them to Toldstyrelsen when you enter or leave Denmark.