Denmark citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danish citizenship by naturalisation (citizenship granted by law) | For foreign citizens who have lived in Denmark without interruption for 9 years and meet the Danish language, citizenship test and self-sufficiency conditions; it gives Danish citizenship granted by an act of the Folketing. | 2026-10-22 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danish citizenship by naturalisation (citizenship granted by law) | Application fee | 6,270 DKK | Official source |
| Danish citizenship by naturalisation (citizenship granted by law) | Years of residence required (general) | 9 years | Official source |
| Danish citizenship by naturalisation (citizenship granted by law) | Years of residence required (spouse of citizen) | 6 years | Official source |
| Danish citizenship by naturalisation (citizenship granted by law) | Language level required | required, no CEFR level set (Danish) | Official source |
| Danish citizenship by naturalisation (citizenship granted by law) | Other citizenship may be kept | yes | Official source |
| Danish citizenship by naturalisation (citizenship granted by law) | Where to apply | online | Official source |