Key Points
- Denmark will begin using a new supplier for residence cards, visa stickers, and laissez-passer starting April 1, 2025.
- The updated documents will include improved security features and retain their current sizes.
- Existing documents issued before April 1, 2025, remain valid until expiry or ineligibility.
Overview
Effective April 1, 2025, Denmark’s immigration authorities—the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) and the Immigration Service—will begin using a new official supplier, Exceet Card Denmark, for the issuance of residence cards, visa stickers, and laissez-passer documents. This transition marks a modernization effort to enhance document security without altering the user experience.
The updated residence cards will feature advanced safety elements while preserving the familiar format and size. Although the design and security of these documents will be upgraded, the changeover will not affect application processing or issuance times. Foreign nationals applying for or renewing their residence or visa documents should expect to receive the newly designed versions from April 1 onward.
Importantly, all residence cards, visa stickers, and laissez-passer documents issued before April 1, 2025, will remain valid until their printed expiration dates or until the holder no longer meets the applicable conditions for their stay. No immediate action is required for individuals holding current valid documents.
Looking Ahead
Employers and foreign nationals residing in Denmark should prepare for the updated document formats but can expect a seamless transition. While no procedural changes are required for applicants, it’s advisable to stay informed about any additional guidance SIRI or the Immigration Service may issue as implementation begins. Organizations handling immigration compliance may want to familiarize themselves with the new design features to verify document authenticity moving forward.
