This is how you use a printable application form to apply for EU residence
SIRI recommends that you apply for EU residence online, since digital applications often can be processed faster. You can also choose to send a physical application – find a printable form and read more about the process on this page.
If you choose to apply for EU residence using a printable form, it must normally be completed and submitted in person at one of our branch offices together with the relevant documentation.
All our application forms contain instructions on how to complete the form and what kind of documents you must submit along with the form.
The application form in Word format can be completed on the screen before you print. The application form in pdf format must be printed first and then completed by hand.
The term “EU citizen” below is used as a cover term for citizens in the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
Choose the correct OD1 application form
You must choose between the three printable OD1 forms.
OD1A – EU residence as a worker, student, self-employed person, person with sufficient funds or posted service provider. You can also use the form, if you are changing your grounds for EU residence.
Download the printable form OD1A (Pdf format)
Download the printable form OD1A (Word format)
OD1B – EU residence as a family member to an EU citizen
Download the printable form OD1B (Pdf format)
Download the printable form OD1B (Word format)
OD1C – Permanent EU residence
Download the printable form OD1C (Pdf format)
Download the printable form OD1C (Word format)
Read more about how we process your personal data
Submit the application by appearing in person
If you are applying for an EU residence document for the first time, you must appear in person at one of SIRI's branch offices. This is also the case if you are applying for an extension of your EU residence as a family member.
You must bring your photo ID (passport or national ID card). Only when you have identified yourself this way and been linked to your application will we consider your application to be fully submitted. You must appear no later than 30 days after submitting your online application. If you do not this, SIRI will consider your application as withdrawn and close the case.
You can appear in person at one of SIRI’s branch offices in Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg or on Bornholm.
Submit the application using SIRI’s contact form or by appearing in person
If you apply for
- Change of your grounds for EU residence, e.g. if you have had EU residence as a student and now wish to change grounds for residence to EU residence as a family member.
- Permanent EU residence
you do not need to appear in person at SIRI. This is only the case for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens.
You can instead choose to submit the application digitally using SIRI’s contact form or to submit the application by appearing in person in one of SIRI’s branch offices.
Submit the application using SIRI’s contact form (opens in a new window)
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland, you must always appear in person at one of SIRI's branch offices to have your biometric features recorded regardless of your grounds for applying.
Choose the correct OD2 form
You must choose between the three printable OD2 forms.
OD2A - Application form for family reunification with a spouse, partner etc.
Download the printable form OD2A (Pdf format)
Download the printable form OD2A (Word format)
OD2B - Application form for family reunification for children below 21 years of age
Download the printable form OD2B (Pdf format)
Download the printable form OD2B (Word format)
OD2C - Application form for family reunification for other family members
Download the printable form OD2C (Pdf format)
Download the printable form OD2C (Word format)
Read more about how we process your personal data
Submit the application in person
You can submit your application in person at SIRI’s branch offices in Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg and on Bornholm.
You must always bring your original passport when you appear in person at one of SIRI's branch offices
Submit the application using SIRI's contact form
You can also submit the application using SIRI's contact form. This requires you to save the completed and signed application form and the relevant documentation in digital form in order for you to attach it electronically.
Send the application using SIRI's contact form (opens in a new window)
ID check and biometrics
As part of the application process, you must have an ID check done.
If you a a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, you must also have your biometric features recorded in order to be issued a residence card. This means that you must have a facial photo taken and submit your fingerprints. Your facial photo and your fingerprints will be stored in a chip on the residence card you will receive, if you are granted a residence document.
If you do not agree to have your biometric features recorded, we cannot issue the physical residence card to you.
You can have your biometric features recorded while we are processing your application. You can also choose to wait until we have processed your application and you have received your residence document. Please note, however, that we cannot finish processing your application until you have had the ID check done.
You must always bring your original passport when you appear in person at one of SIRI's branch offices or at a Danish representation abroad.
You are applying in Denmark
If you are staying in Denmark, you can submit the application and have the ID check done and have your biometric recorded in one of SIRI's branch offices.
You are applying from abroad
If you are submitting an application from abroad, you can choose to have your ID check done and your biometrics recorded at a Danish representation or application center abroad.
In some countries, Denmark does not have a Danish representation or an application center. If that is the case, the list will refer you to one of the Norwegian representations, Denmark has entered into an agreement with, or to the nearest Danish representation or application center in the region.
However, please always check if the specific representation or application center is handling visa and/or residence applications.
If you are not able to have your biometric features recorded abroad, you can wait until you have received your residence document and have traveled to Denmark. Biometrics are necessary in order to issue a residence card for you.
We recommend that you check the website of the representation in order to find more information, before submitting your application. The specific representation can make further requests such as payment of a fee, additional passport photos or duplicate copies of the application.
