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Child of a Refugee in Denmark

8 facts quoted from the official source

Family reunification for a child whose parent in Denmark is a refugee.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
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 requirementsIf you are granted a residence permit, you must live at the same address as your parent in Denmark. | You cannot qualify for family reunification if you have started your own family. | Granting you family reunification to live with your parent in Denmark must be in your best interest. | you must apply for a residence permit no later than 3 months from the date on which your parent was granted a re
  • Age requirementYou must be under the age of 15.
  • Character and securityYou, the applicant’s parent in Denmark, may not have been found guilty by a Danish court of child abuse within the past 10 years.
  • Financial meansIn special situations, you, the applicant’s parent, must be self-supporting.
  • Qualifying basisYou must be under the age of 15.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationIn special situations, you, the applicant’s parent, will must have an independent, reasonably sized residence at your disposal.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisYou must be under the age of 15.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe expected maximum processing time is 10 months.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Family reunification for a child whose parent in Denmark is a refugee.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: In special situations, you, the applicant’s parent, must be self-supporting. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Denmark?
The official source states: In special situations, you, the applicant’s parent, will must 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 8 points against the official source; 8 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.

See the 0 open points

Fees and validity are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

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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