ID Card Denmark 2025: application, MitID, photo, price 🇩🇰
Official guide to Danish ID card ✓ MitID digital identity ✓ 150 DKK
Last updated: | Next review: August 1, 2025
✓ Official sources: All links go directly to Danish authorities. MitID is used by 96.6% of Danes - get your digital identity through your bank! Denmark is a world leader in digital administration!
🔍 Popular searches: borger.dk id card • mitid activation • danish id card abroad • cpr number • eu residence card • american in denmark • digital post nemid
Complete guide to Danish ID cards 2025. Municipal ID card, MitID digital identity, prices and application process. Especially popular among American tech workers in Copenhagen.
Compare with other Nordic countries:
Sweden (400 SEK)
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Norway (745 NOK)
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Germany (€37)
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Netherlands (€65)
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🆕 News 2025: MitID now integrated with 2000+ private companies. Denmark leading the world in digital identity! ✨
💡 Insider tip: Book appointment early in the week (Monday-Tuesday) for shorter waiting time. Many municipalities also offer online appointment booking.
"MitID changed my life in Denmark! Banking, taxes, doctor - everything from my phone. Amazing!"
– Jessica, software engineer from Seattle
ℹ️ ID Card Denmark 2025
Danish ID cards are official identity documents issued by the municipalities. The card is used as identification within Denmark, but CANNOT be used for travel. MitID is Denmark's digital identity system with 96.6% adoption!
Verify your identity with NemID/passport/driver's license
Create MitID with user ID and password
Activate app on your smartphone
Use MitID for 2000+ services!
🎯 What can you do?
Online banking and payments
Digital Post from the public sector
Tax and tax returns
Healthcare - book doctor appointments
2000+ companies
⚡ Advantages vs other countries
Highest adoption in the world (96.6%)
One identity for everything
More secure than NemID
Mobile-based - always with you
Free for citizens
🌍 International comparison: Denmark is a world leader in digital identity. MitID is more advanced than BankID (Sweden), DigiD (Netherlands) or France Connect (France).
Danish ID cards are ONLY for people with a Danish CPR number. EU citizens get an EU registration certificate, non-EU citizens get a biometric residence card.
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Senior Developer: 50,000-70,000 DKK/month
Tech Lead: 60,000-85,000 DKK/month
Engineering Manager: 75,000-100,000 DKK/month
+ Pension & health insurance
≈ $7,000-$14,000 USD/month
🎯 Why Americans love Denmark
🏥 Healthcare: Free healthcare
🚲 Transport: Bike-friendly city
⚖️ Work-life: 37-hour work week
🏖️ Vacation: 5-6 weeks paid vacation
🎓 Education: Free Danish lessons
🌍 Culture: English everywhere
📋 Types of residence cards
EU citizens 🇪🇺
EU registration certificate after 3 months. Free, valid for 5 years.
Non-EU citizens 🌍
Biometric residence card. 4,405 DKK, renewed every 1-2 years.
Permanent residence 🏠
After 5+ years. Requires Danish test and employment.
Citizenship 🇩🇰
After 9+ years. Strict requirements, incl. language and civic knowledge.
❌ IMPORTANT: Danish ID cards CANNOT be used for travel!
Denmark is the only EU country that does not issue ID cards for international travel. You must ALWAYS use a passport, including within EU/Schengen.
❌ CANNOT be used for:
Travel to other EU countries
Flights (including domestic)
Ferries abroad
Trains to Sweden/Germany
✅ CAN be used for:
Identification in Denmark
Banking & public services
Age verification
Healthcare services
💡 Tip for travelers: Apply for a Danish passport at the police. Passport costs 869 DKK and is valid for 10 years. Book appointment at politi.dk
⚡ Fast delivery
Standard delivery time: Danish ID cards are normally delivered within 5-10 working days. No express service available.
⏰ Timeline
Application: 15-30 min
Production: 3-5 days
Delivery: 2-5 days
Total: 5-10 working days
📋 Tips
Book appointment early
Have all documents ready
Take photo in advance
Check opening hours
⚠️ Note: Unlike Sweden and Germany, Denmark does not offer express service for ID cards.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How do I find my municipality to apply?
Go to borger.dk and log in with MitID. You will be automatically directed to your municipality's page based on your registered address.
Where can I get a passport photo quickly?
Upload your photo at Rostrio.com for automatic checking according to Danish requirements. Ready in 3 minutes, 100% approved by municipalities.
What does it cost in total to get an ID card?
ID Card: 150 DKK Passport photo (Rostrio): ~65 DKK Transport to municipality: 30-200 DKK MitID: Free via your bank TOTAL: 245-415 DKK (≈ $35-60)
Can Americans/foreigners get a Danish ID card?
No - ID cards are only for people with a Danish CPR number. Americans must first get a residence permit and CPR number. Alternative: EU citizens get a registration certificate, non-EU citizens get a biometric residence card.
What's the difference between MitID and ID card?
MitID: Digital identity for online services, online banking, Digital Post. ID Card: Physical ID card for identification within Denmark. Passport: Required for ALL international travel, including within EU.
Can I travel with a Danish ID card?
NO! - Danish ID cards are ONLY valid within Denmark. You must use a passport for all international travel, including to Sweden, Norway and Germany. Denmark is the only EU country without travel ID cards.
How long does it take to get the card?
ID Card: 5-10 working days MitID: Activated immediately at your bank EU registration certificate: Same day Residence card (non-EU): 2-4 months
What if I lose my ID card?
Contact your municipality immediately to order a new card. Price: 150 DKK. Tip: Take a photo of your card and save it securely in the cloud.