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Child Born in Denmark to Foreign Parents

10 facts quoted from the official source

Residence permit for a child born in Denmark to foreign-national parents.

Route type
Family
Can bring
parents
from the official record
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirementYou need to be under 15 years old.
  • Nationality or statusAt the time of your birth, one of your parents had a residence permit in Denmark
  • Qualifying basisOne of your parents needs to hold a residence permit
  • Qualifying family relationshipYour parent in Denmark needs to have custody of you.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationYou need to live with your parent in Denmark.
Also stated by the source
  • How and where to applyThe child’s parent in Denmark needs to fill in and submit the application for a residence permit on behalf of the child.
  • Official source basisOne of your parents needs to hold a residence permit
Family

Who you can bring

parents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application feeThis application will normally require payment of a fee.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit durationIf your application for family reunification is approved, you will initially be granted a temporary residence permit, typically valid until you turn 18.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe expected maximum processing time is 3 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Residence permit for a child born in Denmark to foreign-national parents.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: parents.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Denmark?
The official source states: You need to live with your parent in Denmark.

Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

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.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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