The Embassy of Denmark in Paris is Denmark’s diplomatic mission to France. Danish nationals in France turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 77, avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 44 31 21 21 |
| paramb@um.dk | |
| Website | frankrig.um.dk/fr |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · LinkedIn |
| Head of Mission | Michael Staraek Christensen, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:45 / 13:30 - 15:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:45 / 13:30 - 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:45 / 13:30 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:45 / 13:30 - 15:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:45 / 13:30 - 15:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Danish public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at 77, avenue Marceau in Paris’s 16th arrondissement.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:45 and from 13:30 to 15:30.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Danish Embassy in Paris
The embassy names Michael Staraek Christensen, Ambassador as head of mission. The Danish community in France numbers around 3,000, according to French official figures. In the other direction, about 6,100 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Denmark. 11 honorary consulates support Danish citizens in other parts of France.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Danish passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Danish sources:
Danish passport (application abroad)
- Book an appointment at a Danish embassy (consulates only handle children under 12 and emergency passports) and apply in person – photo, fingerprints and signature are taken
- Signed application form, supporting documents and the passport fee
- You must be registered as a Danish citizen in the CPR system
- Renewal: your current passport; documentation of any name change (it must be registered in the CPR first)
- First passport or last one expired more than 2 years ago: original birth certificate with both parents’ names and any certificate of Danish nationality
- Documents not in Danish or English need an authorised translation
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark – how to apply for a Danish passport, Embassy of Denmark in London – passports for adults (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Do French citizens need a visa for Denmark?
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Denmark without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. The French Foreign Ministry applies normal vigilance for Denmark. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on French public holidays and on the Danish national holiday (5 June). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Danish citizens should call the embassy on +33 1 44 31 21 21. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with French authorities. French citizens who need help in Denmark contact the French Embassy in Copenhagen.
Diplomatic missions of Denmark in France
Denmark in France
- Paris – Embassy of Denmark (this page)
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- La Rochelle – Honorary Consulate
- Lesquin – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Papeete – Honorary Consulate
- Porto-Vecchio – Honorary Consulate
- Remire-Montjoly – Honorary Consulate
- Rouen – Honorary Consulate
- Saint-Briac-sur-Mer – Honorary Consulate
- Saint-Didier au Mont d'Or – Honorary Consulate
- Toulouse – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Denmark in Paris
What is the address of the Danish Embassy in France?
At 77, avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris.
What are the opening hours of the Danish Embassy in Paris?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:45 and from 13:30 to 15:30. Confirm before visiting.
Can French nationals travel to Denmark without a visa?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Denmark, frankrig.um.dk/fr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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