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| Field | 🇩🇰DenmarkDenmark Family Reunification 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | Denmark (DK) |
| Route | Denmark Family Reunification 2026 |
| Route family | Family |
| Route type | family |
| Summary | The national spouse/partner framework is different from SIRI's **accompanying-family** rules for temporary workers and students. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-20 |
| Official/supporting source count | 6 |
| Route guide | Open full guide → |
| Program availability | ActiveSource 1Source 2Source 3Source 4Source 5Source 6 |
| Best-fit work models | Family / partnerSource 1Source 2Source 3Source 4Source 5Source 6 |
| Income requirement | The sponsor in Denmark generally must meet a self-support requirement: specified public benefits under the Active Social Policy Act or Integration Act during the preceding three years can disqualify the application, subject to exceptions. The guidance does not set a minimum salary amount. Separate housing and financial-guarantee requirements also apply.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Savings requirement | The sponsor normally must provide a financial guarantee of DKK 61,709.34 at 2026 level, as a demand guarantee or escrow deposit. The amount may be reduced after specified Danish-language tests or waived in certain cases; statutory exceptions can suspend the requirement.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Investment requirement | Not applicableAs of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Government fees | The application fee is DKK 8,490 for spouse/partner family reunification, according to the current New to Denmark page. Separate fee rules and exemptions may apply to special categories or if the fee schedule changes before filing.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Processing time | The published expected maximum processing time is 10 months. Incomplete applications or case-specific circumstances may affect the actual timeline.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Validity | If approved, the applicant receives a temporary residence permit, typically valid for two years. The exact permit period is stated in the individual decision and may depend on the sponsor's status and current rules.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Renewal | A family-reunification residence permit may be extended if the applicant continues to meet the applicable conditions. Apply under the official family-extension procedure before the current permit expires; sponsor status and ongoing relationship/residence conditions can affect eligibility.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Family inclusion | This national route covers a spouse or permanent cohabiting partner of a Danish citizen or eligible resident. The marriage must be valid under Danish law, or unmarried partners generally need at least 18 months of cohabitation at the same address. Both partners normally must be at least 24 (application may be filed when the younger is 23 years and 6 months), and they normally must satisfy four of six integration conditions, with at least one sponsor-side condition. Housing, sponsor self-support, a collateral guarantee, language/visit and other requirements apply, subject to statutory exceptions. Different rules govern accompanying families of workers/students and EU-law cases.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Spouse work rights | If granted the family-reunification residence permit, the applicant may work in Denmark while that permit remains valid.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Local-work rules | The approved family-reunification residence permit authorizes the holder to work in Denmark while it is valid. This is distinct from accompanying-family permits for temporary workers/students and from EU-law residence routes.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Application location | The application is made through New to Denmark's digital application process; applicant and sponsor each complete their part and provide supporting records. The applicant normally also provides biometrics at the designated location after submission, following the authority's instructions.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Permanent-residence pathway | Family reunification is temporary and does not itself grant permanent residence. A holder may later apply under Denmark's separate rules, generally after eight years of legal residence or in certain cases four years, plus satisfaction of basic and supplementary conditions.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Citizenship pathway | Family reunification does not grant Danish citizenship. Naturalisation is a separate statutory process requiring, among other conditions, permanent residence for a minimum period, lawful residence, self-sufficiency, Danish language and knowledge requirements, and parliamentary naturalisation legislation.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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