Apply for a residence permit as a former Danish citizen etc.
You want to apply for a residence permit in Denmark based on former Danish citizenship, Danish descent or ties to a Danish minority group
The expected maximum processing time is
7 months
The information below explains how to apply for a permanent residence permit if you are a former Danish citizen etc.
You need to complete the application. You also need to enclose documentation, so it is a good idea to gather it all before you start.
You may need:
Set aside
20 to 25 minutes
to fill in the application form
1 person
You, the applicant, need to fill in the application form
The application form includes detailed instructions for how to fill it in and which types of documentation you need to enclose.
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
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.
Download a printable version of SG3 in Word format
Download a printable version of SG3 in pdf format
It is normally required that you have a valid passport. It is therefore mandatory to enter passport information in SG3 online. If you do not have a valid passport or other travel identification, but still wish to apply, you can use the paper-based application form. In the online form, you can also enter arbitrary characters under passport information (e.g. passport number 111) and state this under comments at the end of the application.
Applying from outside Denmark
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 Danish mission 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. This would be the case 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 by sending it. You can send it via our contact form or by regular mail. See our contact information
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. Your biometric features are required in order for you to get a new residence card.
Read more about residence cards with fingerprints and facial pictures