Denmark•EuropeFamily Reunification Residence Permit
At a Glance
10 months
DKK kr 8,490
2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
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 grant | 2 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 DKK
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
Create case order ID
Pay fee
Submit application online
Biometrics collection
Related visas
More visas in Denmark
Family visas in other countries
- Hague Convention Orphan to be Adopted in U.S.
United States
- Parents or Grandparents Super Visa
Canada
- Family Reunification Residence Permit (Spajanje porodice)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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