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Denmark International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN)

13 facts quoted from the official source

Institutional residence for a writer subject to persecution because of literary work under the ICORN scheme.

Route type
Humanitarian protection
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
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.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Ground for protectionCandidates must receive a referral from an ICORN member city. | Persecution based on opinion or belief is required for consideration.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusOpen to individuals at risk of persecution regardless of nationality.
  • Where and how to applyApplications must be submitted through the designated referral process.
Also stated by the source
  • Decision is discretionaryDiscretion is applied based on the unique aspects of each case.
  • Loss or cessation of the statusLoss of status may occur with extended absence from the host city.
  • Official source basisYou must seek asylum or be at risk of persecution due to your opinions or beliefs.
  • Residence permit grantedPathway to permanent residence may be available after a certain period.
  • What the official source statesMay include limitations based on previous residency or legal status.
  • Work rightsRights to work and study are dependent on individual circumstances.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeNo application fee specified.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingDuration of protection to be determined based on individual case.
  • Renewal or extensionRenewals may be requested prior to expiration of the current permit.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeApplication processing may vary based on individual assessment.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the ICORN to Denmark?
The official source states: Institutional residence for a writer subject to persecution because of literary work under the ICORN scheme.

Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 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

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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6 other humanitarian protection routes to Denmark.

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