Shipment to the Ministry of Immigration andIntegration. The Danish Citizenship Act of 1776 was created at the initiative of Ove Hegh-Guldberg in response to growing anti-German sentiment in the population following Struensee's fall in 1772, especially among the country's emerging bourgeoisie. In addition, the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration will in any case consult the Central Population Register when processing the file. The Embassy is locatedat the following address: Royal Danish Embassy It is a condition that the father was a Danish citizen at the time of the childs birth. Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. As a general rule, Danish nationals born abroad lose their Danish nationality when reaching the age of 22 if they have never lived/resided in Denmark, or stayed in Denmark under circumstances indicating some association with Denmark.. Children born during this period whose mother did not make a declaration to this affect may apply for Danish nationality by naturalisation according to the "Princess Rule". If you choose this method, further charges may apply, for example if further correspondencewith the Ministry for Aliens and Integration is necessary: per hour or part thereof for the Embassy/Consulates undertake the whole application and any correspondence with the Ministry for Aliens and Integration. For detailed information, see Brn fdt uden for gteskab af en udenlandsk mor og en dansk far. You are also exempt from passing the Danish citizenship test, including the language test. If you choose this method, further charges may apply, for example if further correspondencewith the Ministry for Aliens and Integration is necessary: 133.00 per hour or part thereof for the Embassy/Consulate/Vice-Consulate undertake the whole application and any correspondence with the Ministry for Aliens and Integration. DANISH CITIZENSHIP Denmark considers citizenship rule changes. Iveagh Court, Harcourt Rd., Dublin 2 As of July 1, 2014, the Law on Danish nationality changed to the effect that a child acquires Danish nationality at birth if either the mother or the father is Danish, regardless of whether the child is born in or out of wedlock. s. 2(2) of Act No. Please write to the Embassy's main mailbox [emailprotected] to arrange this. Failure to submit all the required documents may result in delays or rejection of your file. Holbergsgade 6 The application form (for children) can be downloaded from the website of the Danish Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs. This means that if you became a citizen of another country before that date, you automatically lost your Danish citizenship. 47 Clarence Street, Suite 450 You are also exempt from passing the Danish citizenship test, including the language test. Please see Application for Danish citizen (naturalization) for link to the application form. Dual/multiple nationality, if obtained automatically at birth, has always been accepted by Denmark. Step 3: Submit the Application 67 Kbmagergade 2nd floor Children born in wedlock to a Danish mother and a father of foreign nationality during the period of January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1978 did not obtain Danish nationality by birth.. As an alternative, Danish mothers were offered to make a declaration by which their child obtained Danish nationality, cf. Please contact the Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration directly. Embassy and consulates are not responsible for checking contents. Different elements are decisive for whether you automatically became a Danish citizen, for example, if your parents were married, etc. Email: [emailprotected] According to the DanishMinistry of Immigration and Integration(in Danish only), retention may be granted in the following cases: Even if you do not meet the two conditions mentioned above, you may still be granted retention of Danish nationality. As an alternative, Danish mothers were offered to make a declaration by which their child obtained Danish nationality, cf. The handling fee must be paid in the form of a bank transfer. VFS Call Centre: +27 (0) 12 425 3001, Danish nationals, born Abroad -Retention of Danish citizenship, For Danish nationals born abroadolder than22 years of age, Born in wedlock between 1961-1979 to a Danish mother and a father of foreign nationality, Children born out of wedlock 1993 - 2014 to a Danish father and a mother of foreign nationality. Thus, you can only acquire Danish citizenship 4 years and 6 months after the date of the crime. A completed application form(listed in the category "Andre grupper") and payment of the non-refundable processing fee (listed in the application form) is a requirement for an admissible application. Please contact the Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration directly. Slotsholmsgade 10 You can read more about employment requirements on this section of the immigration ministry website. have resided in Denmark for a total of 12 months from birth until you are 22 years old. Ottawa, ON, K1N 9K1, Tel (613) 562 1811 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS It is a condition that the general requirements for obtaining Danish nationality by naturalisation are fulfilled. If you were visiting Denmark before the age of 22 The total of all visits, under circumstances indicating some association with Denmark, must add up to at least one year. Under this rule, children born abroad but able to prove a close connection to Denmark before their 22nd birthday can apply to retain their citizenship. : +45 72 26 87 00. The Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration andIntegration assesses all applications individually. (in Danish only). However, If you are between the ages of 21 and 22 you can apply to retain your Danish nationality. The new law will also make it possible for people who have . Please note: When applying for a Danish passport, Danish citizens born abroad and above the age of 22 must show a certificate of citizenship or be able to document that they have fulfilled the residencyrequirements for retention. The phone hours can be found here (local time). The handling fee must be paid in the form of a bank transfer. As a general rule, Danish nationals born abroad will have to apply for retention of Danish nationality before the age of 22. Denmark. THE PRINCESS RULE. Monday - Friday 8-10 (UK time) 47 Clarence Street, Suite 450 As a member you have the opportunity to contact our team in the legal advisoy if you have any questions or need any particular help on [email protected]. s. 2(2) of Act No. However, the Embassy can assist with a test to assess applicants' Danish skills. Denmark Danish citizenship can only be granted to foreign nationals via legal nationalisation: your application must actually be approved by a parliamentary majority. that It is highly recommended that you verify this information directly with the authorities in Denmark, as changes may happen without the embassy being notified. Children born on or after July 1, 2014 automatically obtain Danish nationality by birth if the father or mother is Danish regardless of whether the parents are married or not. if documents are missing or the Ministry of Immigration and Integration has additional questions to the client, an additional hourly fee shall be charged as stated in the fee schedule mentioned above. Therefore, we recommend that you read the conditions for proof of Danish citizenship before you complete the contact form. Ottawa, ON s. 2(2) of Act No. As an alternative, children born under these circumstances are able to apply for Danishnationality by naturalizationwithout meeting the general requirements. In general, one year's stay in total before the age of 22 is required. In addition, it is a condition that the other requirements for obtaining Danish nationality by naturalization are fulfilled. The conditions for retaining your Danish citizenship are always based on a concrete assessment. Some of the questions may be complicated. More information about this process is availablehere(in Danish only). DK-1216 Copenhagen K Children born abroadout of wedlockto a Danish father and amother of foreign nationalitybetween October 11, 1993 and June 30, 2014 (both days included) did not obtain Danish nationality by birth. Telephone inquiries can be made Monday - Friday: 10.0012.00. The application form for adults can be found here. Children born in wedlock to a Danish mother and a foreign father during the period 1st January 1961 to 31st December 1978 did not obtain Danish nationality by birth. Monday to Thursday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm It is a requirement that you were registered in the Danish Civil Registration System (CPR) during your stay. The phone hours can be foundhere(local time). Read more. Calls made outside of the embassy's opening hours will be transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Further information can be obtained from the website of the Danish Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs (www.nyidanmark.dk) or by contacting the Ministry: The applicants mothers Certificate of Birth (or Baptism). The application is processed by the Ministry for Integration and usually takes about 3 months. Appointment hours: The new Danish law allowing dual citizenship will not affect the "22-year rule" for children born abroad to one or both Danish parents. Box 4459, Danish National Born Abroad - The 22-Year Rule - Retention of Danish Nationality. P.O. For further information, please contact the Embassy or the nearest Consulate General. 55 Sloane Street. +45 33 95 42 70 (8-11 Irish time) By: Boryana Arsova, J.D., LL.M., Associate. Iveagh Court, Harcourt Rd., Dublin 2 When applying for Danish citizenship, you usually need to apply digitally if you are over 18 and are not exempt from digital self-service. Other requirements for obtaining Danish nationality by naturalization must be fulfilled. The fee is 118.00. Danish Nationals Born Outside Denmark (the 22-year rule) Read more. For personal attendance please send an email. Step 1: Complete Application form and Payment of Processing Fee Menara Rajawali, 25th Floor Danish Citizenship for Naturalized Persons' Children If you complete the following requirements, a child can become a Danish national alongside his or her parents: You are not married. This means that Danish nationals will now be able to apply for another nationality/further nationalities without losing their Danish citizenship. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9-11 am Failure to submit all the required documents may result in delays or rejection of your application. You must attend the ceremony within 2 years of the law being passed, and citizenship is not valid until your signature is on paper. The Danish government is considering changes to the nation's citizenship laws that may make it harder to get citizenship in the future and pull the rug out from under 1,950 foreigners who have already satisfied the current requirements. Under this rule, children born abroad but able to prove a close connection to Denmark before their 22nd birthday can apply to retain their citizenship. It is a condition that the general requirements for obtaining Danish nationality by naturalisation are fulfilled. The consular department (passports, visa, etc.) An initial 5-year transition period expired on August 31, 2020. If you have been sentenced to imprisonment longer than 18 months, you cannot acquire Danish nationality by naturalization. It is not a requirement that applicants have a CPR. The reason for this late transposition is that Denmark, which is currently a party to the European Council Convention on the Reduction of Cases of Multiple Nationality and on Conscription in Cases of Multiple Nationality, must denounce Chapter I of that Convention, which provides that in the event of voluntary naturalisation, nationals of Contracting Parties may not retain their former nationality. The handling fee covers the Embassy or Consulates involvement in the following steps: If additional case processing by the embassy or consulates is required, e.g. Read more about this here. The declaration should read as follows: "I, the undersigned, solemnly declare that I have never applied for nor acquired a foreign nationality". Contact form for retention of Danish citizenship, Contact form for proof of Danish citizenship. Step 2: Collect Documents The rules regarding automatic acquisition of Danish citizenship at birth for children born before July 1, 2014 have changed several times. This rule only applies to applications submitted after April 20th 2021. DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung As an alternative, Danish mothers had the option to make a declaration by which their child obtained Danish nationality, cf.