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Denmark's national family-reunification scheme for the foreign spouse or cohabiting partner of a person lawfully living in Denmark. Because Denmark does not apply the EU Family Reunification Directive, it runs notably stricter national rules (age, integration, financial guarantee, housing and self-sufficiency conditions).
Third-country nationals married to, or in a stable cohabiting relationship with, a person lawfully resident in Denmark.
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Denmark's national family-reunification scheme is for the foreign spouse or cohabiting partner of a person lawfully living in Denmark. Because Denmark does not apply the EU directive, it runs notably stricter national rules on age, integration, financial guarantee, housing and self-sufficiency.
Yes. Both spouses are generally required to be at least 24 years old, with limited exceptions for some circumstances.
Yes. The sponsor generally must provide a financial collateral, and this amount can be reduced or waived depending on the circumstances.
The couple must collectively meet several integration conditions, such as Danish or English language at B1 level, work history, or completed education.
Yes. A spouse granted a family reunification residence permit can work during the validity of the permit.
It is a temporary permit, often around two years, that is renewable while conditions are met and can build toward permanent residence over time.
Yes. The sponsoring spouse must meet conditions including suitable independent housing, a self-support history, and their own integration criteria.
