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Denmark Short-Stay Visa under EU Free-Movement Rules

11 facts quoted from the official source

Short-stay visa under EU free-movement rules for a qualifying family member.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesthe applicant is not required to have documentation that he or she has the necessary funds for the stay in Denmark.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusYou cannot obtain a visa under the EU regulations if your family member is a third-country national.
  • Age requirementIf you belong to one of the following categories of family members of an EU citizen... you are normally entitled to have your visa application processed under the EU regulations: Spouse, Cohabiting partner aged 18 or over...
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementthere is no requirement for documentation of travel health insurance in connection with submitting a visa application under EU regulations.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • RestrictionsYou must have resided in that other EU country and lived together as a family with your Danish family member.
Also stated by the source
  • Application ChannelYour visa application will be processed by the diplomatic mission (embassy or consulate general)...
  • Border DiscretionA visa will normally be issued unless the applicant is deemed to be a threat to public order. security or health.
  • Official source basisYou would like to apply for a visa under EU-regulations because you are a family member of a Union citizen who is covered by the EU regulations on free movement.
  • Qualifying basisYou would like to apply for a visa under EU-regulations because you are a family member of a Union citizen who is covered by the EU regulations on free movement.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeYour visa application will be processed... without any processing fee.checked 2026-07-27
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing Time Days Maxmay only in exceptional cases take longer than 15 days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Short-stay visa under EU free-movement rules for a qualifying family member.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: the applicant is not required to have documentation that he or she has the necessary funds for the stay in Denmark. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: there is no requirement for documentation of travel health insurance in connection with submitting a visa application under EU regulations.

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

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

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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