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Applicants must have been continuously resident in Denmark for at least 9 years, of which at least the last 2 years must have been as a Permanent Resident. Nordic citizens of Sweden, Norway, Finland or Iceland require 2 years of continuous residence instead of 9, and do not need to be Permanent Residents.
A permanent residence permit is only possible after eight years (or after 4 years of continuous employment and language and residency tests). And even then strict criteria apply. Family reunification is only possible after two years. [30] Denmark has three different levels of refugee protection.
Permanent residency itself is distinct from right of abode, which waives immigration control for such persons. Persons having permanent residency still require immigration control if they do not have right of abode. However, a right of abode automatically grants people permanent residency. This status also gives work permit in most cases. [1]
The Nordic Passport Union allows citizens of the Nordic countries—Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland—to travel and reside in another Nordic country without any travel documentation (e.g. a passport or national identity card) or a residence permit.
[205] [206] Each country is also free to establish its own conditions for residence permits. Third-country nationals who are long-term residents of an EU or Schengen state (except Ireland and Denmark) may also acquire the right to move to and settle in another of these states without losing their legal status and social benefits. [207]
Jan Mayen — permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours [274] and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours. [275] Jersey – Visa not required. [276] Kosovo — visa free for 90 days. [277] Closed cities and regions in Russia — special authorization required. [278]
Age – Non-resident spouses can be united and thus cohabit with their spouse living in Denmark only when both parties have reached the age of 24 years. Ties – The couple's aggregate ties to Denmark must be stronger than those to the country of origin.
The EU Blue Card is initially a temporary residence and work permit. It will offer holders the opportunity to apply for a permanent resident permit after working on an EU Blue Card for two to five years uninterrupted, depending on individual member state regulations. [citation needed]