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Application processing times in the Danish Immigration Service
The Immigration Service has set goals for processing times for most case types.
Expected maximum processing times for most case types
The Immigration Service has maximum processing times for most case types.
However, in the area of visa (short term) and asylum other types of goals apply for the processing time. Read more below about the goals for the processing time in visa and asylum cases.
The maximum processing time is the maximum time that you under normal circumstances can expect that it will take before you receive a decision in your case.
The processing time is calculated from the date the application is submitted.
The maximum processing times can be expected to be met in 90 percent of the completed cases in a given case type. In a number of cases the processing time will be shorter than the maximum processing time and in special cases it will take longer time before you receive an decision in the case.
The processing time may be longer than the excepted maximum processing time if the Immigration Service needs further information in order to rule in the case.
In cases concerning family reunification it can e.g. be information for assessing if a marriage is valid or if it is a marriage of convenience or forced marriage.
Processing times for visa cases
The maximum application processing times for visa cases are established by law and are specified in the pan-European set of rules called the Visa Code. The processing times are calculated from the date when the application is submitted at a Danish diplomatic mission abroad, regardless of any furthering to the Immigration Service for processing.
Average processing time for asylum cases
The Danish Immigration Service has a goal for the average maximum processing time for asylum cases. The goal is calculated from the point in time the application is submitted to the time the Immigration Service closes the case. It is the average processing time, which means that practically very few cases are finished after the exact number of months the goal states. Most cases take either shorter or longer time.
Waiting time at the Citizen Service
The Immigration Service also has goals for the maximum waiting times for telephone enquiries and enquiries in person.
Overview of processing times
The expected maximum processing time for applications for residence permit on the grounds of family reunification is:
7 months
Currently, the expected maximum processing time is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
9 months
During 2023, the expected maximum processing time for applications for residence permit on the grounds of family reunification will be reduces from 9 months to 7 months. It will be stated in the receipt letter send to the applicant or the person in Denmark what the processing time is expected to be in the specific case.
Visa applications
For applications submitted at a Danish diplomatic mission (embassy or consulate general) or at another Schengen country’s diplomatic mission that represents Denmark in visa issuing, the maximum processing time normally is:
15 days
In cases where the processing requires further enquiries, the maximum processing time is:
45 days
The case processing time is calculated from the day when the diplomatic mission assess that the application can be processed and they register the application in the visa system. It is not calculated from the time you apply online or submit the application at a VFS center.
Appeals about refused visa
For appeals about refused visa applications, the maximum processing time is normally:
6 months
Currently, the expected maximum processing time for appeals about refused visa applications is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
9 months
Extension of visa
For applications for extension of a visa, the maximum processing time is normally:
14 days
Currently, the expected maximum processing time for applications for extension of a visa is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
6 months
Read more about the application processing times for issuing a visa
In asylum cases the average maximum processing time is:
120 days
Currently, the expected average processing time for asylum cases is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
240 days
That the goal is stated as average processing time means, that practically very few cases are finished after the exact number of days the goal states. Most cases take either shorter or longer time.
For applications for residence permit under the law on temporary residence permits for displaced persons from Ukraine the average maximum processing time is:
35 days
That the target is stated as average processing time means, that practically very few cases are finished after the exact number of days the target states. Most cases take either shorter or longer time.
The expected maximum processing time for applications for residence permit as a religious worker is:
8 months
Currently, the expected maximum processing time for applications for residence permits as a religious worker is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
6 months
The expected maximum processing time for applications for residence permit as a retired employee of an international organisation is:
7 months
Currently, the expected maximum processing time for residence permit as a retired employee of an international organisation is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
9 months
The expected maximum processing time for applications for temporary extension of residence permit is:
6 months
The expected maximum processing time for applications for permanent residence permit is:
10 months
Incl. Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
The expected maximum processing time for applications for Danish alien's passport or convention passport is:
3 months
In addition, you should expect a production time of approx. 7 days and a delivery time of about 14 days.
The expected maximum processing time for applications for extension of a Danish alien's passport or convention passport is:
3 months
In addition, you should expect a delivery time of around 14 days.
If you, simultaneously with an application for a passport, or extension of a passport, are applying for extension of a residency permit, or a permanent residence permit, the processing of the passport application will only be dealt with once a decision about the extension of the residence permit or the permanent residence permit has been made. This is due to the fact that it is a requirement that you have a valid residence permit in order to be issued a passport as a foreign national. In this case the expected maximum processing time for the passport application is calculated starting from the date you have been granted an extension of your residence permit or a permanent residence permit.
The expected maximum processing time for applications for replacement residence cards and residence cards for children is:
3 months
The expected maximum processing time for applications for modification of personal data is:
6 months
Currently, the expected maximum processing time for applications for modification of personal data is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
6-7 months
The expected maximum processing time for applications for a residence permit not to be considered as lapsed before departure in the area of family reunification is:
4 months
Currently, the expected maximum processing time for applications for a residence permit not to be considered as lapsed before departure is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
8 months
The expected maximum processing time for applications for a residence permit not to be considered as lapsed after departure in the area of family reunification is:
6 months
Currently, the expected maximum processing time for applications for a residence permit not to be considered as lapsed after departure is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
10 months
The expected maximum processing time for applications for work and residence permit under the Association Agreement with Türkiye is:
7 months
Currently, the expected maximum processing time for applications for work and residence permit under the Association Agreement with Türkiye is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
9 months
Personal service
The maximum waiting time when booking an appointment for personal service in The Immigration Service’ Citizen Service:
All weekdays the next available time must be within 3 weeks
For Citizen Service in Næstved the goal must be met in 100 percent of the weekdays. For Citizen Service in Aalborg, Aarhus and Odense the goal must be met 90 percent of the weekdays. The maximum waiting time is unchanged despite the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine.
Telephone enquiries
The maximum waiting time for telephone enquiries:
20 minutes
The goal for the maximum waiting time for telephone enquiries is expected to be met for at least 80 percent of enquires. Thereby special peak periods are taken into account.
The expected maximum processing time for returned cases is:
4 months
Currently, the expected maximum processing time for returned cases is due to the prioritization of applications from displaced persons from Ukraine:
6 months
The expected maximum processing time for cases about revocation in the area of family reunification is:
10 months