The Denmark family reunification visa is available to spouses, and family members who have their partner or another family member living in Denmark lawfully. If the family member with whom the reunification is applied for has a residence permit or is a refugee, the person applying for reunification can be granted a residence permit, however, he or she will need to satisfy a number of other conditions.
Reuniting with your family in Denmark is an important and exciting step. Once you all move to Denmark, our team can give you details about the education system and how to enroll your children in school or kindergarten, as well as information about social insurance, access to health services, and your health card. We offer personalized assistance based on the country from which you are moving.
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The options for family reunification in Denmark are based on the fact that one’s family members will wish to join him or her for periods longer than 90 days. This is why a Danish residence permit is issued for family reunification. If you would like to receive personalized assistance from our team, you can reach out to us with an inquiry that will help us determine your situation and that of your family members.
| Quick Facts | |
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| Family reunification for spouses | Spouses, registered partners, or cohabiting partners. |
| Family reunification for children | For children under the age of 15. |
| Proof of relationship | Marriage certificate, proof of registered partnership or cohabitation. |
| Accommodation requirements | A mandatory condition is for the parties to reside at the same address in Denmark (valid for spouses and minor children). |
| Income requirements | Not required in all cases. |
| Special rules for EU nationals | As per the EU regulations on free movement. |
| Rules for highly skilled migrants in Denmark | Accompanying family members have to meet certain conditions according to their status. Living together is required and income requirements apply. |
| Family reunification for the foreign parent of a Danish child | Only for the parent of a Danish citizen child who under the age of 18. A strong and proven relationship of dependency is required. |
| Provisional residence permits for family members | If granted, a family reunification permit is a temporary one. |
| Registration with the authorities | Yes |
| Online registration | Application forms can be submitted online with the authorities. |
| Situations in which family reunification is prohibited | If the relationship changes or in case of fraud. |
| Family reunification permit renewal | If the holder continues to meet the conditions. |
| Family residence permit application fee | Depending on the permit type. The fee can be DKK 8,710 for the spouse family reunification permit. |
| Assistance for family reunification visa applications | Upon request from our local team of immigration experts. |
Determining your particular family situation is important. Our team knows that your situation is unique and will provide you with additional, personalized answers if needed. You can reach out to us if you have additional questions.
You can read below more about the commonly asked questions about family reunification, the family categories that are accepted, as well as the visa that is suitable only for accompanying family members, for example, those who are studying in Denmark, as opposed to those who are already residents.
The following categories are accepted:
A child born in Denmark by foreign parents will also apply for a residence permit. In this case, the requirements will be more relaxed, compared to those children born abroad. Special requirements apply to the child and the parent living in Denmark.
The parent or a sibling of an unaccompanied minor in Denmark (a minor child who has a Danish residence permit) can also apply for the Denmark family reunification visa.
If you wish to know more about these particular categories, please feel free to reach out to our immigration experts. Please keep in mind that our team can help you in particular cases, for example, if you are applying for any of the categories above as the family member, spouse, or partner of a person who has refugee status in Denmark.
If you want to apply for a spouse visa for Denmark, you need to meet certain requirements. Some of these conditions apply to both partners, while others only to one of them (either the applicant or the partner who is already in Denmark).
The requirements for both spouses are the following:
The following requirements apply only to the spouse who applies for the reunification visa:
The spouse or partner who is already a resident of Denmark will have to comply with the following:
If you want to apply for this type of visa for Denmark immigration you should know that some of these conditions (such as those related to the minimum number of worked or school years and the Danish language knowledge criteria) also apply as part of the integration requirements.
If you are interested in moving to Denmark as the spouse of a resident foreign national, our team can give you more details about the family reunification visa in Denmark.
The Danish visa for an accompanying family member is different from the family reunification visa in Denmark in that it is suited to those who wish to merely join an individual during a limited stay in the country.
For example, you have the option to apply for a spouse visa for Denmark, or apply for a visa to reunite with your partner or another family member. A relative of a partner who wishes to accompany a foreign national who has been accepted to the Aarhus University could also apply, subject to conditions.
The Danish family reunification visa has costs varying according to its type. We summarize them below:
Please keep in mind that the costs were valid at the time this article was written and may be subject to change. We recommend discussing these, as well as other details, with one of our immigration lawyers to make sure that you receive the updated information.
Yes, our team provides complete assistance to foreign nationals interested in applying for the family reunification visa in Denmark. If you want to apply for a residence permit based on your relationship or family ties with another foreign national who has a residence permit or is a refugee, you will need to submit documents that will prove the relationship as well as follow a number of other steps.
Our immigration specialists can assist you as early as the application procedure begins, as well as after you arrive in the country and need to make the other mandatory registrations with the Danish authorities. This is especially helpful if you are encountering language barriers and the person you are reuniting within the country does not have the time to assist you in front of the Danish authorities.
You can contact us as soon as you have decided to apply for a Danish family reunification visa. Our team can help you throughout the process and help make your transition as easy as possible.