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Denmark Accompanying Family Members — Greencard
Residence as accompanying family of a person who holds a Danish Greencard.
- Income required
- — Means required · no figure published
- Can bring
- spouse, children +2 from the official record
- Requirements
- 10 each quoted below
Who qualifies
Who this route is for
Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.
10 requirements quoted from the official source.
The conditions that decide it
- Absence or loss rule
You must not give up your Danish address or stay abroad for longer than 6 successive months. A violation will result in the lapse of your permit.
- Additional eligibility requirements
Typically, you will be granted a residence permit for the same period as the family member who is in Denmark on a Greencard, however, for no longer than 4 years.
- Age requirement
You can be granted a residence permit as an accompanying child if you are under the age of 18.
- Dependency requirement
you must reside at the same address in Denmark as the sponsor who is in Denmark on a Greencard. | Holding a permit as an accompanying family member to a Greencard holder grants you the right to work in Denmark.
- Financial means
The sponsor who is in Denmark on a Greencard must be able to support you.
- Prior status requirement
It is a condition that the sponsor - is working in Denmark - has an employment contract valid for at least 1 year from the time you submit your application
- Qualifying basis
You can be granted a residence permit as an accompanying family member, if you are the: - spouse - registered partner - cohabiting partner - child under 18 years of age or - other family member
- Qualifying family relationship
You can be granted a residence permit as an accompanying family member, if you are the: - spouse - registered partner - cohabiting partner - child under 18 years of age
What you’ll show with your application
Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.
- Accommodation
you must reside at the same address in Denmark as the sponsor
- Passport or travel document
You must have a valid passport in order to be granted a residence permit in Denmark.
What rules you out
1 exclusion quoted from the official source.
- Restrictions
As a rule, you are not allowed to receive any benefits under the terms of the Active Social Policy Act.
Also stated by the source
- Additional report facts
Holding a permit as an accompanying family member to a Greencard holder grants you the right to work in Denmark.
- How and where to apply
If you are in Denmark when submitting the application, you must be here legally.
- Official source basis
You can be granted a residence permit as an accompanying family member, if you are the: - spouse - registered partner - cohabiting partner - child under 18 years of age or - other family member
Family
Who you can bring
spousechildrenpartnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines
What the source prices
Fees
1 proven from the official source.
- Application fee
processing fee DKK 3,080,-
checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
- Renewal or extension
If the sponsor’s residence permit is extended and you want to stay in Denmark, you must apply for an extension of your residence permit.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
- Processing time
Normal processing time 2 months If further information is needed, the processing time can be up to 3 months.
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FAQ
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states:
Residence as accompanying family of a person who holds a Danish Greencard.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states:
The sponsor who is in Denmark on a Greencard must be able to support you.It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, partner, de facto partner.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Denmark?
The official source states:
you must reside at the same address in Denmark as the sponsor
Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.
The source
Where every quote comes from
Official government source nyidanmark.dkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Denmark government page.Same category, same country
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