Apply for a permanent residence permit
You would like to apply for a permanent residence permit. You have a temporary residence permit in Denmark for 8 years or more (4 years in certain situations).
The expected maximum processing time is
10 months
The fee (work or study) is:
DKK 7,475,-
The fee (others) is:
DKK 5,545,-
The information below explains how to apply for a permanent residence permit. The instructions in steps 4, 5 and 6 each apply to different grounds for residence.
We recommend that you make sure you know the requirements for obtaining a permanent residence permit before paying the application fee. Read more about the requirements in the ‘Need to know’ tab.
You need to enclose documentation with your application, so it is a good idea to gather it all before you start.
You may need:
Set aside
40 to 50 minutes
to fill in the application form.
2 persons
You and your spouse/partner 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 need to enclose. The application is only available in Danish.
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 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 TU1-4 online application
When you apply for a permanent residence permit, you are required to use the online application form TU1-4, 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 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
5
Fill in application (if your residence is based on family reunification, asylum or religious work)
Set aside
30 to 40 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. The application is only available in Danish.
You can read more about how we process your personal data here.
You need MitID when filling in the application form. Read more about MitID
If you want to resume filling in an application form on-line select ‘Start on-line 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 TU1-4 online application
If you are applying for a permanent residence permit, you are required to use the online version of application form TU1-4, unless you have been granted an exemption. 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 on this page: Personal data – How we process your data
Set aside
30 to 40 minutes
to fill in the application form.
1 person
You, the applicant, needs 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. The application is only available in Danish.
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 TU1-4 online application
You are required to use the online self-service form TU1-4 when applying for a permanent residence permit, unless you are exempt from this requirement. Read more about mandatory online self-service
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