What about dependent visas for Denmark?
Denmark offers dependent visas under two main routes. Joining an international worker gives your spouse full work rights and takes about 2 months to process. Joining a Danish citizen through family reunification is stricter, requiring both partners to be 24 or older, and can take around 7 months to process.
Your options for bringing dependents to Denmark depend heavily on your own status there. If you are joining a work permit holder the process is fairly quick, but joining a Danish citizen through family reunification involves stricter rules and a much longer wait.
Dependent Visa Routes Compared
| Route | Who Qualifies | Work Rights | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joining an International Worker | Spouse, partner, minor children under 18 | Full-time work rights, no separate permit | Around 2 months |
| Joining an International Student | Highly restricted for most programs | Full rights only where still permitted | Varies |
| Family Reunification (Danish citizen or PR) | Spouse or child, both partners 24 or older | Full rights after approval | Around 7 months |
Documents and Requirements You Will Need
- The sponsor must show a set monthly income to support family members, currently set at the 2026 threshold.
- Family reunification requires a bank guarantee from the Danish sponsor, held for up to 10 years.
- You must pass A1 and A2 level Danish language tests within set deadlines to keep a family reunification permit.
- Submit a passport valid well beyond your visa timeline, along with an officially translated marriage or birth certificate.
- All applications go through the official Ny i Danmark portal.
My Advice
Figure out early which of the two routes actually applies to your situation, since the financial requirement, waiting time, and language obligations differ sharply between joining a worker and family reunification with a citizen. If your dependents are joining you as a student, check current restrictions carefully before you plan around them.
Can your spouse come with you to Denmark?
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