Apply for family reunification as the child of a refugee in Denmark
You want to apply for family reunification with a parent in Denmark. Your parent is a refugee in Denmark. This means that he/she has been granted a residence permit as an asylum seeker.
The expected maximum processing time is
10 months
The information below explains how to apply for a residence permit based on family reunification.
If you are applying at the same time as your parent who is applying for family reunification as a spouse, some of the steps will be different than if you are not applying at the same time as your parent. If there is a difference, the instructions will tell you what to do.
You and your parent each need to fill in part of the application form. You will also need to enclose documentation, so it is a good idea to gather it all before you start.
If you are applying at the same time as your parent, you may need:
If you are not applying at the same time as your parent, you may need:
Set aside
30 to 40 minutes
to fill in the application form
2 persons
You (or an adult who is applying on behalf of you) and your parent in Denmark each need to fill in part of the application form
The application form includes detailed instructions for how to fill it in. It also clearly states which types of documentation you need to enclose.
You can fill in the application form on your computer using Word. When you are done, print out the completed form.
The application form is also available as a PDF file that can be printed out and filled in by hand.
Form to use if you are applying at the same time as your parent
Download form FA11 for print
Form to use if you are not applying at the same time as your parent
Download form FA12 for print
When you submit an application to the Immigration Service, we will process your personal information. You can read more about your rights and how we process your information in the application form or on this page: Personal data – How we process your data
Applying from abroad
You can submit your application at a Danish mission (embassy or consulate), or an outsourcing office in the country where you live.
See the list of Danish missions or outsourcing offices where you can hand in your application
If there is no Danish mission or outsourcing offices in the country where you live, the list refers to missions Denmark shares a representation agreement with, e.g. Norway or Sweden. If there is no representation agreement, the list refers to the nearest Danish mission or outsourcing office in the region.
The Immigration Service recommends that you visit the website of the closest embassy or consulate before you submit your application. Individual offices might have additional requirements, such as extra passport photos or copies of your application.
Applying in Denmark
If you are in Denmark legally, you can normally submit your application in Denmark. You are in Denmark legally if you:
- hold a valid visa
- are not required to hold a visa, or
- hold a valid Danish residence permit.
You can submit your application to the Immigration Service at Citizen Service. If you live outside Greater Copenhagen, you can also submit your application at a police station that is capable of recording biometric features. See the list of police stations capable of recording biometric features
You can also send your application to the Immigration Service in the post.
Read more about the rules for submitting your application in Denmark
When you submit your application, you will normally need to have your fingerprints recorded and a picture of your face taken. These are also known as your biometric features. Your biometric features are required in order for you to get a new residence card.
When you live with your parent in Denmark, you don’t need a residence card. If you don’t want a card, you don’t need to have your fingerprints or picture taken.
Read more about residence cards with fingerprints and facial pictures