Children
Please note that the information on this page is a simplified and edited version of the rules. If you are in doubt about the rules, or you want further information about the rules, please
contact the Danish Immigration Service.
A foreign national under the age of 18 whose parents are living permanently in Denmark kan be granted a residence permit under the family reunification rules, provided that certain requirements are met.
The requirements vary depending on whether the applicant is under or over the age of 15, and depending on whether the child is applying to be family reunified with his/her biological parents, adopted parents or foster parents.
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children under the age of 15.
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children between the ages of 15 and 18.
Read more about
adopted children, foster children etc.