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Denmark Parent or Sibling of an Unaccompanied Minor

8 facts quoted from the official source

Family reunification as parent or sibling of an unaccompanied minor with residence in Denmark.

Route type
Family
Can bring
children, siblings +1
from the official record
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
  • Age requirementYou want to apply for family reunification with a child under the age of 18 who is in Denmark unaccompanied and now holds a residence permit.
  • Qualifying basisYou want to apply for family reunification with a child under the age of 18 who is in Denmark unaccompanied and now holds a residence permit.
  • Qualifying family relationshipYou can only be approved for family reunification to live with an unaccompanied minor residing in Denmark if you are the child’s parent or minor sibling.
Also stated by the source
  • Additional report factsIf your application for family reunification is approved, you will be granted a temporary residence permit, typically valid for one year.
  • Official source basisYou want to apply for family reunification with a child under the age of 18 who is in Denmark unaccompanied and now holds a residence permit.
  • Work rightsIf you are granted a residence permit in Denmark, you may work during the same period as the residence permit is valid.
Family

Who you can bring

childrensiblingsparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionIf you and the person in Denmark still meet the requirements for residency, your residence permit can be extended.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe expected maximum processing time is 10 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Family reunification as parent or sibling of an unaccompanied minor with residence in Denmark.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children, siblings, parents.

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.

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Fees 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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