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23.08.10 New rules regarding residence permits for au pairs Au pairs As of 1 September 2010, the rules relating to residence permits for au pairs will be modified. This means that the conditions for au pair residence permits will be changed so that an au pair may no longer have children back in their country of origin. News
16.08.10 Special measures for individuals prevented from travelling due to Russian forest fires Visa (short term) Russian citizens and other permanent residents of Russia delayed due to the forest fires from returning home after visiting Denmark can have their visas extended. News
05.08.10 Information about law changes Danish Immigration Service On 1 August 2010 a series of law changes enter into force, which affect many foreign nationals in Denmark. Below you can read more about four of these law changes. News
06.07.10 Information meetings Au pairs Each year, the Immigration Service holds information meetings about the au pair rules aimed at au pairs and host families, respectively. News
17.06.10 Insurance for au pairs Au pairs As from 1st July 2010 a host family employing an au pair must take out an insurance covering the repatriation of the au pair in case of death, serious illness or injury. News
11.06.10 Rejection of EU citizens News from The Danish Immigration Service In a case concerning two Romanian citizens suspected of trick theft, the Danish Immigration Service has decided on a rejection. As a result, the two persons in question were put on a plane back to Romania. News
11.06.10 New rules for permanent residence permit Legislation The rules governing how to get a Danish permanent residence permit have just been fundamentally changed. News
26.05.10 Telephone problems at the Immigration Service News from The Danish Immigration Service The telephone systems of the Immigration Service are being further developed today, and you may experience problems in the system's self-help menus if you call the main number, +45 35 36 19 16. News
21.05.10 Information meeting for employees under the Pay Limit Scheme News from The Danish Immigration Service The Immigration Service invites interested foreign employees to an information meeting. News
20.05.10 Longer opening hours at the Immigration Service News from The Danish Immigration Service Like previous years, the Immigration Service has extended the opening hours of the Service Centre in Copenhagen during the busy part of the summer. News
19.04.10 Visa extensions for visa holders prevented from leaving Denmark due to the ash cloud from Iceland’s volcanic eruption Visa (short term) If you are stranded in Denmark due to the flight ban instituted as a result of the cloud of volcanic ash and your visa is close to expiring, we recommend that you apply for an extension. News
16.04.10 If you are prevented from departing Denmark due the ban on flights as a result of the ash cloud from Iceland’s volcanic eruption News from The Danish Immigration Service If you are in Denmark for a short-term visit and were to have departed today, please pay close attention to the information below.
09.04.10 The Danish Immigration Service is closed Monday 12 April Danish Immigration Service Due to an internal seminar the Immigration Service is closed Monday 12 April 2010.
26.11.09 New family reunification film Family Reunification A film produced by the Immigration Service provides a quick overview of the family reunification application process – from submitting your forms to receiving your answer. The film is available in Danish and English. News
11.11.09 Information meetings on au pairs Au pairs In November, the Immigration Service holds two information meetings respectively for au pairs and host families. News
17.09.09 Agreement with Russia on the facilitation of the issuance of visas Visa (short term) Denmark and Russia signed on 27 May 2008 a bilateral agreement on the facilitation of the issuance of visas, and the following ratification process is now completed. News
11.09.09 Report by the Committee of Experts on asylum rules of Denmark and other countries Asylum In December 2007, the government appointed the Committee of Experts as a committee of civil servants with representatives of the Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs (including the Danish Immigration Service), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the Ministry of Justice and the secretariat of the Refugee Appeals Board. News
10.07.09 Foreign students: Apply now! Studies The Danish Immigration Service encourages all foreign students who wish to study in Denmark to apply for a residence permit as soon as they receive their letter of acceptance from the university. News
07.07.09 Danish Embassy in Pakistan open again Danish Immigration Service Starting June 29th, 2009, the Danish Embassy in Islamabad is again open to the public.
01.05.09 Annulment of the transitional legislation for citizens from the new EU countries EU and the Nordic Countries The transitional legislation for citizens from the new EU countries ceases with effect from 1 May 2009. News
The Danish Immigration Service - tel: +45 35 36 66 00 - us@us.dk · The Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs - tel: +45 33 92 33 80 - inm@inm.dk