Denmark · Join family
Brexit: family member of a UK citizen
Who it's for: For family members of a UK citizen who apply for residence under the Withdrawal Agreement.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Main fee: Not required
- Can lead to permanent residence: Yes
- Decision time: 4 months
What the official pages say
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Main feeNot requiredOfficial wording
“Processing fee No fee”
Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
“After residing in Denmark for 5 consecutive years, you can apply for permanent residence.”
Decision time4 monthsOfficial wording
“Normal processing time 4 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other join family routes in Denmark
- Accompanying family member
- Adopted child etc. of a refugee
- Adopted child, foster child or close family member
- Child born in Denmark to foreign national parents
- Family reunification as a child of a refugee
- Family reunification as a child
- EU residence as a family member of an EU citizen
- EU rules: family member of a Danish citizen
- Family reunification as another family member
- Parent of a minor Danish citizen
- Parent or sibling of an unaccompanied minor
All visa types in Denmark
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Denmark visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.