How long is a Danish passport valid?
Validity by age
Short answer
A Danish passport for adults aged 18 and over is valid for 10 years. Children and young people aged 2–18 get a passport valid for 5 years, and children under 2 get one valid for 2 years. A passport stays valid until its expiry date, even if you change your name. If you cannot get a new passport in time, an expired or soon expiring passport can be extended once, free of charge, for up to one year.
Why
- Babies and children get shorter validity than adults.
- Adults renew only every 10 years.
- Old passports without fingerprints stay valid.
Details
Not all countries accept a passport extended by stamp.
Tip
After a name change, get a new passport anyway, as airlines may refuse you if the name on the ticket does not match.
What may differ
A new passport gets a new number, so tickets booked under the old number may need updating.
Common misconception
A Danish passport for children is valid for 10 years too.
What actually happens
Child passports are valid for 5 years, or 2 years under age 2.
People also ask
- Can I renew my Danish passport before it expires?
- What does a new Danish passport cost?
- Is my passport valid after a name change?
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.