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Denmark Spouse or Partner

12 facts quoted from the official source

Family reunification with a spouse or partner who is Danish or holds qualifying permanent residence.

Savings required
DKK 61,709.34
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
de facto partner
from the official record
Requirements
7
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.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Additional eligibility requirementsIn order to qualify for a residence permit, you and your spouse/partner normally need to fulfil an integration requirement. | You, the applicant will normally need to have visited Denmark at least once.
  • Age requirementYour marriage needs to be legally valid or you need to be cohabitating partners | You and your spouse/partner normally need to be at least 24 years old in order for you to qualify for family reunification.
  • Character and securityYou may not have been found guilty by a Danish court of assault or domestic violence involving a former spouse/partner within the past 10 years.
  • Cohabitation requirement‘permanent cohabitation’ as living together at the same address for a minimum of 18 months.
  • Financial meansNormally, you, the applicant’s spouse/partner in Denmark, need to be able to support yourself.
  • Qualifying basisYour marriage needs to be legally valid or you need to be cohabitating partners | You and your spouse/partner normally need to be at least 24 years old in order for you to qualify for family reunification.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationYou need to live in Denmark in an independent residence.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisYour marriage needs to be legally valid or you need to be cohabitating partners | You and your spouse/partner normally need to be at least 24 years old in order for you to qualify for family reunification.
  • Work rightsIf you are granted a residence permit, you can work while the permit is valid.
Family

Who you can bring

de facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application feeThe fee is DKK 8,490,-checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit durationIf your application for family reunification is approved, you will be granted a temporary residence permit, typically valid for two years.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe expected maximum processing time is 10 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Family reunification with a spouse or partner who is Danish or holds qualifying permanent residence.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Normally, you, the applicant’s spouse/partner in Denmark, need to be able to support yourself. The lowest published threshold is DKK 61,709.34 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: de facto partner.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Denmark?
The official source states: You need to live in Denmark in an independent residence.

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

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 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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