Apply to extend a residence permit as an accompanying family member of a religious worker
You want to apply for an extension of your residence permit as an accompanying family member of a member of the clergy, missionary, nun, monk or the like.
The expected maximum processing time is
6 months
The fee is
DKK 11,975,-
The information below explains what you need to do when you apply to extend your residence permit as an accompanying family member of a religious worker.
We recommend that you make sure you know the requirements for obtaining an extension of your residence permit before paying the application fee. Read more about the requirements in the ‘Need to know’ tab.
You need to fill in the application form. You also need to enclose documentation, so it is a good idea to gather it all before you start.
You may need:
Set aside
20 to 30 minutes
to fill in the application form
1 person
You, the applicant for an extension, need to fill in the application form
The application form includes detailed instructions for how to fill it in and which types of documentation you need to enclose. If you are under 16, your custodial parent needs to sign the application.
If you want to resume filling in an application form online select ‘Start online application’. Once you are logged in, select ‘Continue a previously saved application’.
If you would like to make changes to an application after you have submitted it, you need to contact the Immigration Service. You do not need to submit a new application. Contact the Immigration Service
We encourage you to use the digital application form. It adapts according to your answers and is automatically send to the Immigration Service, when you have submitted it
You can also print out and submit the application form. You can fill in the application form in Word format on your computer before printing it out. The application form is also available as a PDF file that can be printed out and filled in by hand.
It is normally required that you have a valid passport. It is therefore mandatory to enter passport information in RF2 online. If you do not have a valid passport or other travel identification, but still wish to apply, you can use the paper-based application form. In the online form, you can also enter arbitrary characters under passport information (e.g. passport number 111) and state this under comments at the end of the application.
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
You can submit your application to the Immigration Service's Citizen Service. You must book an appointment before you show up at the Citizen Service. Read more about where the Immigration Service’s Citizen Service has branch offices and how you book an appointment
When you submit your application, you will normally need to provide us with your fingerprints and a picture of your face (biometric features) within 4 weeks. Your biometric features are required in order for you to get a new residence card.
You can have your biometric features recorded at the Immigration Service’s Citizen Service. You must book an appointment before you show up at the Citizen Service. Read more about where the Immigration Service’s Citizen Service has branch offices and how you book an appointment
If you are under 18 years old, and are to 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
