Can you get Danish citizenship by descent?

Danish citizens are allowed to hold dual citizenship without any special conditions. Danish citizenship can be acquired either by birth, descent or by naturalisation.

Can I get Danish citizenship if my dad is Danish?

Automatic acquisition of Danish citizenship A child born on or after 1 July 2014 will automatically acquire Danish citizenship at the time of birth if the father, mother or co-mother is Danish. For children born before that date, it will depend on the law in force when the child was born.

How do you get citizenship by descent?

It’s a relatively simple process that allows you to apply for citizenship based on having family born in that country. Getting your second passport could be as easy as filling out some forms and playing the waiting game. In many countries, such citizenship by descent is limited to one generation: your parents.

Who can apply for family reunification in Denmark?

You want to apply for family reunification with a spouse, partner, parent or another family member living in Denmark. Your family member is a Danish citizen, has been granted a permanent residence permit, or is a refugee.

How long does it take to get Denmark citizenship?

On average, it takes 16 years to obtain Danish citizenship. At some point it also becomes a problem for the EU, as Danish citizenship is also EU citizenship.

Can Danish citizens have dual citizenship?

What does it mean, that Denmark accepts dual citizenship? It means, that Denmark recognizes, that a person can have one or multiple foreign citizenships, in addtition to the Danish citizenship.

Can I bring my parents to Denmark?

In order to bring immigrants’ family together and support dependent partners or parents, Denmark government launched ‘Family Reunification scheme’. It allows eligible migrants to sponsor their family members to join them in Denmark.

Can I bring my parents to Denmark permanently?

Family Visa. Denmark Family Visa allows you to apply for a residence permit if you have relative or close family member living in Denmark who is a Danish citizen, have the permanent residence permit or is a refugee. For being eligible to apply, you have to meet the certain requirements.

What is family reunification in Denmark?

Family reunification for children is for you, as a Danish citizen and thus an EU citizen, who has lived in another EU country than Denmark together with your child who is not a EU citizen. The child can either be your own or your spouse’s/partner’s child who will also move to Denmark together with you.

How do I apply for Danish citizenship?

Naturalisation as a Danish citizen

1. One must have permanent residence status in the Kingdom of Denmark in order to become a citizen.
2. 9 years of continuous residence, with restricted allowance for an interrupted residence of up to 1 year or 2 years in special circumstances (education, family illness).

How can I get citizenship of my child in Denmark?

There are special rules regarding applying for citizenship of children in Denmark, and it can seem a rather complicated process. From the 1 July 2014, any child born in Denmark automatically receives Danish citizenship if the father, mother, or co-mother is a Danish citizen.

How much does it cost to become a Danish citizen?

Upon submission of your application, you will need to pay an application fee of DKK 1,000. You must prove your Danish skills by providing an examination certificate, as well as passing a citizenship test. The citizenship test will prove you have sufficient knowledge of Danish society,…

What are the requirements to immigrate to Denmark?

You must pledge allegiance and loyalty to Denmark and Danish society, and you must comply with the Danish law. You must have a permanent residence permit and residence in Denmark. There are a few exceptions – read more here (in Danish only). You must have had 9 consecutive years of residence in Denmark.

How to become a Danish citizen if you are not Nordic?

If you wish to become a Danish citizen, but you are not a citizen of a Nordic country, you can read about the conditions for becoming a Danish citizen on the website of Ministry of Immigration and Integration. Danish citizens can retain their Danish citizenship if they become citizens of other countries by application or declaration.