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🇩🇰family Visa

Family Reunification Residence Permit for Children

Denmark

Last updated: December 23, 2025

Duration

Temporary permit until 18

Visa Fee

$1226

Time

7 months

Complexity

Medium

About this Visa

This visa lets children join a parent who lives in Denmark. You must be under 15 years old. The parent must already have legal permission to live in Denmark. The main benefit is reuniting with your parent. You get to go to school, work, and use Danish healthcare. Your parent must have a home big enough for you and no history of child abuse. This visa is different from work or student visas. It's made specifically for families to stay together.

Key Benefits

  • Work legally in Denmark (with age limits if under 18)
  • Attend public school free
  • Use Denmark's free healthcare
  • Live with your parent
  • Travel in Europe (Schengen area countries)
  • Apply for permanent residence at age 18 with easier requirements

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • You are under 15 years old
  • You are not married and have no children
  • Your parent is a Danish citizen OR has a permanent residence permit
  • Your parent has no child abuse conviction in the past 10 years
  • Your parent has a home big enough for both of you
  • You lived with a permanent caregiver outside Denmark (usually required)

Financial Requirement

No specific amount required from you. Your parent must not have received government financial help in the past 3 years (only matters in special situations).

Documents

  • Proof you paid the application feeReceipt or confirmation
  • Copy of your passportAll pages
  • Birth certificateIn English or Danish translation
  • Custody proofRequired if your parents aren't married
  • Copy of your parent's residence permitProof of parent's legal status
  • Proof your parent knows youEmails, photos, letters

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.