Denmark · Family

Spouse or Partner of a Refugee in Denmark

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?

The official source states: “Family reunification with a spouse or partner who holds refugee status in Denmark.” (nyidanmark.dk, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: How 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. | You, the spouse/partner of the applicant, will need to have DKK 61,709.34 set aside.” The lowest published threshold is DKK 61,709.34 (savings). (nyidanmark.dk, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: partner, de facto partner (nyidanmark.dk, read 2026-07-27).

Q: Do I need to show accommodation in Denmark?

The official source states: “You, the spouse/partner of the applicant, need to live in Denmark and have an independent, reasonably sized residence at your disposal.” (nyidanmark.dk, read 2026-07-27.)

9 facts quoted from the official source

Family reunification with a spouse or partner who holds refugee status in Denmark.

Savings required: DKK 61,709.34
Can bring: partner, de facto partner
Requirements: 6

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 and your spouse/partner normally need to fulfil an integration requirement.
Age requirementYou and your spouse/partner normally need to be at least 24 in order for you to qualify for family reunification.
Financial meansNormally, you, the applicant’s spouse/partner in Denmark, need to be able to support yourself. | You, the spouse/partner of the applicant, will need to have DKK 61,709.34 set aside.
Qualifying basisYour marriage needs to be legally valid or you need to be cohabitating partners.
Qualifying family relationshipYour marriage needs to be legally valid or you need to be cohabitating partners.

What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

AccommodationYou, the spouse/partner of the applicant, need to live in Denmark and have an independent, reasonably sized residence at your disposal.

Also stated by the source

Official source basisYour marriage needs to be legally valid or you need to be cohabitating partners.
Work rightsIf you are granted a residence permit, you can work while your permit is valid.

Family

Who you can bring

partnerde facto partner

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

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 holds refugee status in Denmark.

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. | You, the spouse/partner of the applicant, will need to have DKK 61,709.34 set aside. The lowest published threshold is DKK 61,709.34 (savings).

03Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: partner, de facto partner.

04Do I need to show accommodation in Denmark?

The official source states: You, the spouse/partner of the applicant, need to live in Denmark and have an independent, reasonably sized residence at your disposal.

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

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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.

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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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