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Danish Minority in South Schleswig or Argentina

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What family, citizenship, ethnic, historical or former-resident connection creates access to this route?

This route covers two minority connections: a German citizen belonging to the Danish minority in South Schleswig, or an Argentine citizen affiliated with the Danish minority in Argentina. Both are described under Aliens Act section 9 c (1); the South Schleswig applicant must declare that they consider themselves Danish.

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How far back can the qualifying connection extend, and what important transmission limitations exist?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm how far back the qualifying connection can extend and its transmission limits.

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  • Searched the Former Danish citizen etc. page (ee95bc09e9a7d01a.txt): the South Schleswig and Argentina branches rest on the applicant's own citizenship and current minority membership/affiliation (material used in R1); generations are only discussed for the separate Danish-descent route.

What records are central to proving the lineage or historical connection?

For South Schleswig, evidence can include a leaving certificate or letter from a school belonging to the Association of Danish Schools of South Schleswig, a Southslesvigian Organisation membership card or letter, or an SSW membership card. For Argentina, membership of a Danish Christian congregation is an example of affiliation evidence.

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  • Other acceptable evidence and case-specific requirements remain unestablished.
  • Danish Minority in South Schleswig or Argentina; captured character offset 2868
    your parents and grandparents are no longer Danish citizens. Membership of the Danish minority in South Schleswig If you are a German citizen who is a member of the Danish minority in South Schleswig, you can normally be granted a residence permit under the terms of Aliens Act section 9 c (1), provided you declare that you consider yourself to be Danish. Documentation of your membership of the Danish minority can be in the form of: a leaving certificate or letter from a school belonging to the Association of Danish Schools of South Schleswig (Den Danske Skoleforening for Sydslesvig), a membership card or letter from the Southslesvigian Organisation (Sydslesvigsk Forening) or a membership card from the SSW (Sydslesvigsk Vælgerforening). Affiliation with the Danish minority in Argentina If you are an Argentine citizen who is affiliated with the Danish minority in Argentina, you can normally be granted a residence permit under the terms of Aliens Act section 9 c (1). Documentation of your affiliation with the Danish minority can be in the form of proof of your membership of a Danish Chris
  • Danish Minority in South Schleswig or Argentina; captured character offset 3493
    m the Southslesvigian Organisation (Sydslesvigsk Forening) or a membership card from the SSW (Sydslesvigsk Vælgerforening). Affiliation with the Danish minority in Argentina If you are an Argentine citizen who is affiliated with the Danish minority in Argentina, you can normally be granted a residence permit under the terms of Aliens Act section 9 c (1). Documentation of your affiliation with the Danish minority can be in the form of proof of your membership of a Danish Christian congregation in Argentina. Which type of residence permit will you be granted? Temporary residence permit Your initial residence permit will be valid temporarily, typically for a year, with the possibility of extension. Read more about extending your residence permit If you are granted a residence permit based on strong ties to Denmark, you become eligible for a permanent residen

Does the pathway result in a visa, residence permit, right of return, citizenship or another status?

The initial status is a temporary Danish residence permit, typically valid for one year and potentially extendable. It permits work while valid.

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  • Any citizenship entitlement is not established by the supplied passages.
  • Danish Minority in South Schleswig or Argentina; captured character offset 3730
    nish minority in Argentina, you can normally be granted a residence permit under the terms of Aliens Act section 9 c (1). Documentation of your affiliation with the Danish minority can be in the form of proof of your membership of a Danish Christian congregation in Argentina. Which type of residence permit will you be granted? Temporary residence permit Your initial residence permit will be valid temporarily, typically for a year, with the possibility of extension. Read more about extending your residence permit If you are granted a residence permit based on strong ties to Denmark, you become eligible for a permanent residence permit after one or two years provided you meet certain requirements. Read more about applying for a permanent residence permit as an individual with strong ties to Denmark You can work in Denmark If you are granted a residence permit in D
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    more about extending your residence permit If you are granted a residence permit based on strong ties to Denmark, you become eligible for a permanent residence permit after one or two years provided you meet certain requirements. Read more about applying for a permanent residence permit as an individual with strong ties to Denmark You can work in Denmark If you are granted a residence permit in Denmark you will be permitted to work during the period your residence permit is valid. The information below explains how to apply for a permanent residence permit if you are a former Danish citizen etc. 1 Gather documentation You need to complete the application. You also need to enclose documentation, so it is a good idea to gather it all before you start. You may need: Copy of all pages of your passport – including all empty pages an

What application progression, residence obligations, family consequences or further citizenship/residence possibilities follow?

The initial temporary permit can be extended. A person granted residence based on strong ties may become eligible for permanent residence after one or two years if additional requirements are met. A person legally present in Denmark can normally submit the application there. The official source does not state family consequences or a citizenship route.

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  • The full extension and permanent-residence conditions remain unestablished.
  • Danish Minority in South Schleswig or Argentina; captured character offset 3730
    nish minority in Argentina, you can normally be granted a residence permit under the terms of Aliens Act section 9 c (1). Documentation of your affiliation with the Danish minority can be in the form of proof of your membership of a Danish Christian congregation in Argentina. Which type of residence permit will you be granted? Temporary residence permit Your initial residence permit will be valid temporarily, typically for a year, with the possibility of extension. Read more about extending your residence permit If you are granted a residence permit based on strong ties to Denmark, you become eligible for a permanent residence permit after one or two years provided you meet certain requirements. Read more about applying for a permanent residence permit as an individual with strong ties to Denmark You can work in Denmark If you are granted a residence permit in D
  • Danish Minority in South Schleswig or Argentina; captured character offset 3893
    he Danish minority can be in the form of proof of your membership of a Danish Christian congregation in Argentina. Which type of residence permit will you be granted? Temporary residence permit Your initial residence permit will be valid temporarily, typically for a year, with the possibility of extension. Read more about extending your residence permit If you are granted a residence permit based on strong ties to Denmark, you become eligible for a permanent residence permit after one or two years provided you meet certain requirements. Read more about applying for a permanent residence permit as an individual with strong ties to Denmark You can work in Denmark If you are granted a residence permit in Denmark you will be permitted to work during the period your residence permit is valid. The information below explains how to apply for a permanent residence permit if you are a former Danish citizen etc. 1 Gather documentation You need to complete the application. You also need to enclo
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    must therefore have your biometric data recorded within a specified deadline after entering Denmark. The Immigration Service recommends that you visit the website of the Danish mission before you submit your application. Individual offices might have additional requirements, such as extra passport photos or copies of your application. Applying in Denmark If you are in Denmark legally, you can normally submit your application in Denmark. This would be the case if you: hold a valid visa are not required to hold a visa, or hold a valid Danish residence permit You can submit your application to the Immigration Service at Citizen Service by sending it. You can send it via our contact form or by regular mail. See our contact information Read more about the rules for submitting your application in Denmark 4 Have your bi

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