Apply for family reunification as the parent or sibling of an unaccompanied minor in Denmark
You 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. You are the child’s parent or sibling. ‘Unaccompanied’ means that the child arrived in Denmark and applied for asylum without his/her parents.
The expected maximum processing time is
7 months
The information below explains how to apply for a residence permit based on family reunification.
You and the unaccompanied minor in Denmark each need to fill in part of the application form. You will also need to enclose documentation. It is a good idea to gather the documentation before you start.
You may need:
The unaccompanied minor may need:
Set aside
20 to 30 minutes
to fill in the application form
2 persons
You and the unaccompanied minor in Denmark each need to fill in part of the application form.
The application form includes detailed instructions for how to fill it in and which types of documentation you can attach.
The person in Denmark needs MitID when filling in the application form. Read more about MitID
If you want to resume filling in an application form online select ‘Start online application’. Once you are logged in, select ‘Continue a previously saved application’.
If you would like to make changes to an application after you have submitted it, you need to contact the Immigration Service. You do not need to submit a new application. Contact the Immigration Service
Start SG1-2 online application
We encourage you to use the digital application form. It adapts according to your answers and is automatically send to the Immigration Service, when you have submitted it.
You can also print out and submit the application form. You can fill in the application form in Word format on your computer before printing it out. The application form is also available as a PDF file that can be printed out and filled in by hand.
Applying from abroad
You can submit your application at a Danish mission (embassy or consulate), or an outsourcing office in the country where you live.
See the list of Danish missions or outsourcing offices where you can hand in your application
If there is no Danish mission or outsourcing offices in the country where you live, the list refers to missions Denmark shares a representation agreement with, e.g. Norway or Sweden. If there is no representation agreement, the list refers to the nearest Danish mission or outsourcing office in the region.
The Immigration Service recommends that you visit the website of the closest embassy or consulate before you submit your application. Individual offices might have additional requirements, such as extra passport photos or copies of your application.
Applying in Denmark
If you are in Denmark legally, you can normally submit your application in Denmark. You are in Denmark legally if you:
- hold a valid visa
- are not required to hold a visa, or
- hold a valid Danish residence permit.
You can submit your application to the Immigration Service at Citizen Service. You must book an appointment before you show up at the Citizen Service. Read more about where the Immigration Service’s Citizen Service has branch offices and how you book an appointment
You can also send your application to the Immigration Service in the post.
Read more about the rules for submitting your application in Denmark
When you submit your application, you will normally need to have your fingerprints recorded and a picture of your face taken. These are also known as your biometric features. The biometric data will be used for identification and identity verification, as well as for issuing a residence card if you are granted a residence permit.
When you live with your parent in Denmark, you don’t need a residence card. If you don’t want a card, you don’t need to have your fingerprints or picture taken.
Read more about residence cards with fingerprints and facial pictures
