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Denmark Parent to a Minor Danish Citizen

11 facts quoted from the official source

Derivative residence for the parent of a Danish citizen child under 18 living in Denmark.

Route type
Family
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Additional eligibility requirementsYou can only be granted a residence permit because you have a child under the age of 18 who is a Danish citizen if...
  • Age requirementif you have a child under the age of 18 who is a Danish citizen.
  • Dependency requirementif there is a relationship of strong dependency between the two of you.
  • Nationality or statusThe child’s Danish citizenship is a requirement for being granted residency as a parent to a minor child.
  • Qualifying basisYou can only be granted a residence permit because you have a child under the age of 18 who is a Danish citizen if...
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentCopy of all pages of your passport – including all blank pages along with the passport’s front and back.
Also stated by the source
  • Additional report factsYou will be granted a temporary residence permit under the Aliens Act section 9 (1) para. 4), typically valid for 2 years.
  • Official source basisYou can only be granted a residence permit because you have a child under the age of 18 who is a Danish citizen if...
  • Work rightsIf you are granted a residence permit in Denmark, you may work during the same period as the residence permit is valid.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionIf you and the child in Denmark still meet the requirements for residency, your residence permit can be extended.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe expected maximum processing time is 10 months.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Derivative residence for the parent of a Danish citizen child under 18 living in Denmark.

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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

Fees are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

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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