Apply to extend a passport for a foreign national

You would like to extend the validity of a Danish travel document (convention passport) or an alien’s passport.

The expected maximum processing time for extension of passport is
10 months

+ a delivery time in about
14 days

The expected maximum processing time for a new passport is
5 months

+ a production and delivery time in about
3 weeks

Who can be granted an extension of a passport

In certain situations, you can extend a Danish travel document (convention passport) or an alien’s passport that is about to expire.

There is no fee to apply for an extension.
 

How long can your passport be extended?

How long your passport can be extended depends on your age, when the passport was issued.

  • If you were under 2 years old, your passport can be extended for up to two years past the date of issue
  • If you were between 2 and 18 years old, your passport can be extended for up to five years past the date of issue
  • If you were over 18 years old, your passport can be extended for up to 10 years past the date of issue

Your passport cannot be extended beyond six months after your residence permit’s expiry date.

If your passport cannot be extended any further, you can apply for a new passport. Read more about applying for a new passport
 

Children going on school trips

When children with a residence permit in Denmark go on a school trip, they are normally required to have a valid passport. Schools are therefore encouraged to ensure well in advance that all children have a valid passport.

Children who do not have a passport and are unable to obtain one in time may still participate in school trips if they are listed on a school travel list and are traveling to an EU or Schengen country covered by the school travel list scheme.

Read more about school travel lists
 

The information below explains what you need to do when you apply for a passport for foreign nationals.  

1

You need to complete the application. You also need to enclose documentation, so it is a good idea to gather it all before you start.  

You may need:

  • A declaration of consent from the other holder of custody (only if the applicant is under 18 and the custody is shared)
  • Documentation of very special circumstances (only if such circumstances require your passport to be extended faster than the normal processing time)

2

Set aside

15 to 20 minutes

to fill in the application form

1 person

You, the applicant, need to fill in the application form

The application form includes detailed instructions for how to fill it in and which types of documentation you need to enclose.

You need MitID when filling in the application form. Read more about MitID

If you want to resume filling in an application form online select ‘Start online application’. Once you are logged in, select ‘Continue a previously saved application’.

If you would like to make changes to an online application after you have submitted it, you need to contact the Immigration Service. You do not need to submit a new application. Contact the Immigration Service

Start PA1-2v online application

 

You are required to use the online self-service form PA1-2v when applying for extension of a passport, unless you are exempt from this requirement. Read more about mandatory online self-service

When you submit an application to the Immigration Service, we will process your personal information. You can read more about your rights and how we process your information in the application form or on this page: Personal data – How we process your data

 

3

Set aside

15 to 20 minutes

to fill in the application form

1-2 person(s)

The child’s parent needs to fill in the application form. If the custody is shared, the child’s other parent must also fill in a declaration of consent. 

The application form includes detailed instructions for how to fill it in and which types of documentation you need to enclose.

You, who are the custody holder to the child, needs to submit the application on behalf of the child. If you share custody with the child’s other parent, that parent must also complete a declaration of consent. You may also complete the application on behalf of the child as a guardian or similar.

You need MitID when filling in the application form. Read more about MitID

If you want to resume filling in an application form online select ‘Start online application’. Once you are logged in, select ‘Continue a previously saved application’.

If you would like to make changes to an online application after you have submitted it, you need to contact the Immigration Service. You do not need to submit a new application. Contact the Immigration Service

Start PA1-2b online application

 

You are required to use the online self-service form PA1-2b when applying for extension of a passport, unless you are exempt from this requirement. Read more about mandatory online self-service

When you submit an application to the Immigration Service, we will process your personal information. You can read more about your rights and how we process your information in the application form or on this page: Personal data – How we process your data

 

4

When you have submitted the application, you must send us the passport you wish to have extended. You must send it to the Immigration Service by mail to the following address:

The Danish Immigration Service
Farigmagsvej 51A
4700 Næstved

You do not have to attach a letter when you send us the passport. We can find your case based on the information in your passport.

If we do not receive your passport

If you do not send your passport to us, we cannot extend the validity of your passport and your case will be closed.

If we close your case because we have not received your passport, you can submit a new application if you still wish to extend the validity of your passport.

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Last updated 20-04-2026 - Published by: The Danish Immigration Service