EU/EEA Family Residence Card
Denmark
Last updated: December 23, 2025
No time limit (renewable)
$1,363
90 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets family members of EU citizens live in Denmark. You can get it if you're married to, in a relationship with, or a child of someone from an EU country. The biggest advantage: it's completely free. No fees at all. You also get to work, travel around Europe, and use Denmark's healthcare system. This is different from Denmark's regular family visa. It's based on EU laws that protect families of EU citizens.
Key Benefits
- Work anywhere in Denmark with no restrictions
- Access to free/low-cost healthcare
- Travel anywhere in Europe without a visa
- Bring your spouse and children with you
- Stay as long as you want (permanent option after 5 years)
- No work permit needed
- Same rights as a Danish citizen for employment
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be married or in a long-term relationship (18-24 months) with an EU citizen
- Your EU partner must actually live in Denmark (not just registered there)
- Your partner must be able to financially support you
- Your EU partner must have their own job, business, or savings (can't just rely on you)
- Unmarried partners must have lived together for at least 18-24 months
- Children must be under 21 and belong to your EU partner
Financial Requirement
Your EU citizen partner must earn enough to support you both. Minimum monthly income: DKK 6,789 (~$1,067) without children, DKK 11,211 (~$1,762) with children as single parent, DKK 9,573 (~$1,504) with spouse/partner.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid
- Marriage certificateFrom your country
- Birth certificates for childrenFrom their country
- Proof of cohabitationLease, bills, bank statements
- Partner's employment letter or business documentsLess than 30 days old
- Bank statementsShowing partner can support you
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.