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Family Reunification Residence Permit
VisasDenmarkFamily Reunification Residence Permit
DenmarkDenmark•Europe
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Family Reunification Residence Permit

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

10 months

Estimated Cost

DKK kr 8,490

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Overview

Join spouse, partner, or child with legal resident or Danish citizen sponsor; full work rights; renewable path to permanent residency.

Denmark's Family Reunification Permit allows spouses, cohabiting partners, and children to join a legal resident or Danish citizen. Issued by SIRI, this permit facilitates family unity and grants full work rights. Core requirements include age 24+ for spouses, proof of housing, financial support, and meeting integration conditions.

The permit lasts up to two years and is renewable with a pathway to permanent residency. Processing takes 300 days; fee is DKK 8,490. Applicants must pass Prøve i Dansk 1 (or English B1) before issuance, then reach Danish A1 within 6 months and A2 within 9 months after registration; sponsors must pass Prøve i Dansk 3 or equivalent. Dependents may be included; spouses have unrestricted work rights.

This visa is ideal for family members of Danish residents or citizens seeking to reunite and establish permanent settlement.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 years

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Age requirement (typically 24+ for spouses)

Proof of housing

Proof of financial support

Meeting integration conditions

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

61,709 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Marriage certificate or proof of cohabitation

Financial documentation

Housing documentation

Passport/ID

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Up to 2 years renewable, with clear pathway to permanent residency
  • Full work rights from day one; no restrictions on employment type
  • Spouse or cohabiting partner can sponsor; pathway available to married couples
  • Initial 2-year permit aligns with typical employment and family establishment cycles
  • Renewable status allows long-term planning without visa uncertainty
  • Direct PR pathway after meeting integration requirements
  • Family unity permit includes spousal and child dependents in single application

Worth Knowing

  • Mandatory Danish language proficiency: B1 before arrival; A1 within 6 months; A2 within 9 months
  • Sponsor must also meet Danish language requirement (Prøve i Dansk 3 or equivalent)
  • Slow processing time of approximately 10 months (300 days) from application to decision
  • Age and financial stability requirements for spouses may exclude some family configurations
  • Integration conditions include cultural/language commitments beyond typical work visas
  • Applicant must demonstrate B1-level Danish or English before permit is granted; failure blocks approval
  • Sponsor criminal record, unpaid taxes, or failed integration history can disqualify the application

Application Process

1

Create case order ID

2

Pay fee

3

Submit application online

4

Biometrics collection

Application Forms

Go to application portal
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Verified Claims (8)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026
Forms
FA1
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Language Req
Applicant must pass Prøve i Dansk 1 or English test at B1 level before permit is granted; then Danis…
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Application Portal
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Family/Family-reunification/Spouse-or-cohabiting-p…
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Official Info
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Family/Family-reunification
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Max Stay
Up to 2 years (renewable)
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Max Stay Estimate
type: days, initialDays: 730, notes: Typically 2-year initial permit, renewable; can lead to permane…
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Petitioner
family
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Processing Estimates
{"minDays":300,"maxDays":300}
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