Apply for a residence permit in Denmark as an accompanying family member of a religious worker
You want to apply for a residence permit in Denmark as an accompanying family member of a member of the clergy, missionary, nun, monk or the like.
The expected maximum processing time is
6 months
The fee is
DKK 11,975,-
The information below explains what you need to do when applying for a residence permit as the accompanying family member of a religious worker.
We recommend that you make sure you know the requirements for obtaining a residence permit before paying the application fee. Read more about the requirements in the ‘Need to know’ tab.
You need to fill in the application form. You also need to enclose documentation, so it is a good idea to gather it all before you start. The type of documentation you need to attach depends on whether you are the religious worker’s spouse/partner or child.
If you are the spouse/partner of a religious worker, you may need:
If you are the child of a religious worker, you may need:
Set aside
20 to 30 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 are under 16, your custodial parent needs to sign the application.
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 form RF2 for print:
When you submit an application to the Immigration Service, we will process your personal information. You can read more about your rights and how we process your information in the application form or on this page: Personal data – How we process your data
When processing your case, we may seek to verify the accuracy of the information you have given. Read more about verification at the Danish Immigration Service
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. 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. 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
