Family reunification as a spouse
Who it's for: Spouses or partners of a Danish citizen or of someone with a Danish residence permit for a reason other than asylum.
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
- Language: Alternately, you can satisfy the condition by passing an English language test at the B1 level (Prøve i Dansk 1, English test at B1 level) · about CEFR B1
- Age limit: From 24
- Money to show: DKK 61,709.34
- Main fee: DKK 8,490
- Decision time: 10 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 8,490 | — | nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | DKK 61,709.34 | — | nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
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LanguageAlternately, you can satisfy the condition by passing an English language test at the B1 level (Prøve i Dansk 1, English test at B1 level) · about CEFR B1Official wording
“Alternately, you can satisfy the condition by passing an English language test at the B1 level”
Age limitFrom 24Official wording
“You and your spouse/partner normally need to be at least 24 years old”
Money to showDKK 61,709.34Official wording
“Normally, you, the spouse/partner of the applicant, will need to have DKK 61,709.34 (2026 level) set aside.”
Main feeDKK 8,490Official wording
“The fee is DKK 8,490,-”
Decision time10 monthsOfficial wording
“The expected maximum processing time is 10 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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