How to apply
When applying for family reunification in Denmark, you must choose between three different application packages. Each application package contains a thorough description of how to fill in the form, and which documentation to include.
Please note: If an application for a residence permit on the grounds of family reunification does not include all the necessary information or documentation, it may be rejected. This means that the Immigration Service will not process the application. Please use the check list at the back of each application form before submitting the application.
Family reunification for spouses
> Application packet FA1 (English version)
> Application packet FA1 (Danish version)
Family reunification for children
> Application packet FA2 (English version)
> Application packet FA2 (Danish version)
Family reunification with other family members
> Application packet SG1 (English version)
> Application packet SG1 (Danish version)
Furthermore, you can obtain a printed version of the application packet from the Danish diplomatic mission (embassy or consulate general) in your country of origin, from the Service Centre of the Immigration Service, or from the local police.
If you submit your application for family reunification in Denmark during a valid visa stay, extended visa stay, visa free stay, or extended visa free stay, or while holding a residence permit on other grounds, you are allowed to stay temporarily in Denmark while it is decided whether you can be granted a residence permit. This is called procedural residence.
Read more about application, case processing and decision.
Family reunification under EU rules
If you apply for family reunification with a Danish citizen in Denmark under the EU rules, special EU application packets should be used. Read more about family reunification under EU rules. Please note that there is no fee for submitting an application for family reunification under EU rules.
Fee for submitting an application
A processing fee will normally have to be paid in order for your application to be processed by the Immigration Service. The fee can either be paid by you (the applicant) or by another person, such as a person in Denmark. Read more about fees.
If you submit your application to a diplomatic mission (embassy or consulate general) you will normally also have to pay a fee to the diplomatic mission. The fee can vary in price. The Immigration Service recommends that you check the fee on the website of the diplomatic mission before submitting your application.