Re-entry permits
If you do not hold a residence card, and you will be leaving Denmark and returning again, you will need a re-entry permit. Your permit letter cannot be used as proof of your legal residence when leaving and re-entering Denmark.
Processing fee
No fee
If you appear in SIRI's Citizen Centre in Copenhagen, you can normally be granted a re-entry permit right away, provided that you meet the conditions and bring the required documentation.
If you want to apply for a re-entry permit in SIRI's Citizen Centre, you must book an appointment here.
If you live outside the Greater Copenhagen area, you can also submit your application to your local police station. In this case, you will not be granted a re-entry permit right away as the application will be forwarded to SIRI for processing.
See a list of local police stations, where you can submit your application.
If you are outside Denmark, you must submit your application to the nearest Danish diplomatic mission.
See the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ list of diplomatic missions or application centres where you can hand in your application.
It is a good idea to fill in an application form prior to your appointment with SIRI or the Police.
You must use the application form, TBT/SIRI, which exists in a word and a pdf version.
The printable application form in Word format can be completed on screen before you print. The application form in pdf format must be printed first and then completed by hand.
When appearing in SIRI's Citizen Centre or in your local police station, you must bring the required documentation. You can use this check list.
Remember that you must book an appointment if you want to submit your application in SIRI's Citizen Centre
You must bring:
If you appear in SIRI's Citizen Centre, you will normally receive an answer immediately.
If you appear in your local police station, the application will have to be processed by SIRI before you receive an answer. You will be informed when the answer is ready.
If you apply from abroad, the application will have to be processed by SIRI before you receive an answer. You will be informed when the answer is ready.