Who can be granted an extension of residence permit as a non-deportable person?

If you hold a residence permit as a non-deportable person, you can apply for an extension. You were granted a residence permit because it was not possible to deport you, even though your request for asylum was refused. 

What are the requirements?

 If you hold a residence permit as a non-deportable person, you can be granted an extension if it is still not possible to deport you, or for you to depart Denmark.

When can you apply for an extension?

You may not submit your application more than three months before your residence permit is due to expire.

If you submit your application before the deadline, you will be permitted to remain in Denmark while your application is being processed.

If you submit your application after the deadline, you risk being reported to the police and fined.
 

How long can your residence permit be extended?

Your residence permit can be extended for up to 1 year at a time. After 2 years, your residence permit can be extended for up to 2 years at a time. 

The information below explains what you need to do when you apply to extend your residence permit if you are a non-deportable person.

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

10 to 15 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 can attach.

You need 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 online 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 SG4 online application

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 form SG4 for print in word format

Download form SG4 for print in pdf format

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

 

If you filled in the form online, it will be sent to the Immigration Service automatically.

If you would like to submit a printed form, you can do so at the Immigration Service's 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

When you submit your application, you will normally need to provide us with your fingerprints and a picture of your face (biometric features) within 4 weeks. Your biometric features are required in order for you to get a new residence card.

You can have your biometric features recorded at the Immigration Service’s 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

Read more about residence cards with fingerprints and facial pictures

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