How long does it take to get a passport in Denmark?
Ordering and collecting a passport
Short answer
A Danish passport normally takes 11–15 weekdays from your visit to Borgerservice until you receive it, and rush processing takes about 5 weekdays. Any Danish citizen can apply at Borgerservice in any municipality and must appear in person. Some municipalities ask you to book a time first, and in Copenhagen you start the application with MitID at kk.mitpas.dk. Danes living abroad can apply at a Danish embassy or consulate, but it is cheapest to order the passport during a visit to Denmark.
Why
- Fingerprints and photo are taken in person.
- You can use any municipality.
- Rush service exists for urgent trips.
Details
In Copenhagen most passports are collected from a document box at Borgerservice.
Tip
Apply at least three weeks before you travel, and bring your old passport and an approved photo.
What may differ
Processing times are normal estimates and can vary between municipalities.
Common misconception
You can only order a passport in the municipality where you live.
What actually happens
Danish citizens can order a passport in any municipality.
People also ask
- Can I get an emergency passport in Denmark?
- Can someone else collect my passport?
- What are the photo rules for a Danish passport?
Sources
- borger.dk: Apply for or renew a Danish passportChecked at:
- Copenhagen Municipality: Order a new passport for an adultChecked at:
- Danish Police: PassportChecked at:
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.