What should you do if you lose your Danish passport?
Steps at home and abroad
Short answer
If you lose your passport in Denmark, report it lost to your municipality, which marks it as invalid, and also report it to the police if it was stolen. A new passport then costs double, for example 1,788 kr. for an adult in 2026. If it happens abroad, report it quickly to the local police, keep the report and book a time at the nearest Danish embassy or consulate. The embassy can issue an emergency passport valid until you are back in Denmark, and the consular fee in 2026 is DKK 1,230.
Why
- A reported passport can no longer be misused.
- Some countries ask for proof of the loss before you leave.
- The emergency passport covers only the trip home.
Details
Where there is no Danish embassy, another EU country embassy can issue an EU emergency passport valid only for travel home to Denmark.
Tip
At the embassy, bring photo ID or a copy of your passport, a passport photo and the report from the local police.
What may differ
Embassy fees rise outside opening hours, and some countries such as the USA do not accept a temporary passport.
Common misconception
A lost passport can be used again if you find it later.
What actually happens
Once reported lost, the passport is marked invalid and cannot be used.
People also ask
- What is a Danish emergency passport?
- Does travel insurance cover a new passport?
- How do I report a lost passport online?
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.