Apply to extend a residence permit as a former Danish citizen etc.
You want to apply to extend your residence permit. You have been granted a residence permit based on former citizenship, Danish descent or ties to a Danish minority group.
The expected maximum processing time is
6 months
The information below explains what you need to do when you apply to extend your 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
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
You are required to use the online self-service form SG4 when applying for an extension of your residence permit as a former Danish citizen etc., unless you are exempt from this requirement. Read more about mandatory online self-service
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 you submit your application, you will normally need to provide us with your fingerprints and a picture of your face (biometric features) within 14 days. 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