Denmark Marriage Visa Application Process

The Danish marriage visa is a type of visa that gives the holder the right to marry in Denmark. The Danish marriage visa also gives the holder the right to live with their partner who is resident in Denmark.

In order to travel to Denmark for the purpose of marriage, the partner of the Danish marriage visa applicant must be a Danish citizen or have a residence permit in Denmark. A Danish marriage visa also allows the holder to stay in Denmark for a long period of time.

What are the Denmark Marriage Visa Requirements?

The requirements to be met to obtain a Denmark marriage visa are listed below.

The Denmark marriage visa applicant must have a legally valid marriage.
The Danish marriage visa applicant and the partner must be living together before the application date.
The Danish marriage visa applicant and his/her partner must be over 24 years of age.
The marriage of the Danish marriage visa applicant and partner must be voluntary.
The applicant for a Danish marriage visa must not be entering into marriage solely for the purpose of obtaining a Danish visa and a Danish residence permit.
The Denmark marriage visa applicant must meet the Danish integration requirements.
The Denmark marriage visa applicant and his/her partner must be actively involved in the applicant's learning of Danish, the official language of Denmark, and integrating into Danish society.
The applicant for a Danish marriage visa must have visited Denmark at least once before.
The Denmark marriage visa applicant must pass two proficiency tests in Danish.
The partner of the Danish marriage visa applicant must have his/her own independent residence in Denmark.
The partner of the Danish marriage visa applicant must not reside in one of the areas listed in the Danish housing requirement areas.
The partner of the Danish marriage visa applicant must have an independent financial income sufficient to support his/her living.
The partner of the Danish marriage visa applicant must submit a document of guarantee that he/she has financial means.
The partner of the Danish marriage visa applicant must not have been convicted of domestic violence.
The partner of the Danish marriage visa applicant must meet the Danish integration requirements.

How to Apply for a Denmark Marriage Visa?

The process to be followed to apply for a Denmark marriage visa is listed below.

In order to apply for a Denmark marriage visa, a case sequence number must first be created.
Then the visa fee must be paid.
Then, the documents and biometric data that need to be submitted during the application process must be prepared.
The Denmark marriage visa application form must be filled out.
An appointment must be made with the institution to which the Danish marriage visa will be forwarded.
All documents and biometric data required for the Denmark marriage visa application must be submitted completely to the institution where the application will be made.

What are the Required Documents for a Denmark Marriage Visa?

The documents required to obtain a Denmark marriage visa are listed below.

Passport : Passport that is not older than 10 years, valid for at least 3 months from the last planned date of departure from the Schengen area, with at least 2 blank pages and 1 copy of the passport are required.
Copy of ID : A copy of the ID card or residence permit is required if the applicant for the Danish marriage visa is a foreigner.
Application form : Two application forms are required, which can be obtained free of charge from consulates, and must be filled out by the Danish marriage visa applicant in French, German, Danish or English, signed twice and dated once.
Photo : Three colour biometric photographs, not older than 6 months, 35 mm wide and 45 mm long, taken against a white and blank background are required.
Language preference form : One of the languages in which the Denmark marriage visa application will be processed, Danish, French, German or English, must be specified in the language preference form. If the application will be made in English, the "No preference" section must be marked.
Evidence that the relationship is continuous and stable : Evidence that the relationship is continuous, stable and stable, such as the fact that the applicant for a Danish marriage visa and his/her partner have a child in common, the parties have lived together in Denmark or another country for at least 1 year, or have known each other for at least 2 years, as well as evidence showing the stages of development of the relationship, must be submitted.
Proof of age document : Proof that the Danish marriage visa applicant and the applicant's partner are over 24 years of age is required.
Marriage declaration : A copy of the marriage declaration issued by the Registry Office 6 months before the application date for the Danish marriage visa is required.
Denmark travel health insurance : A travel health insurance policy valid in all Schengen areas and covering the entire duration of the trip, with a minimum coverage of €30,000, is required to cover the costs of repatriation, emergency medical treatment or emergency hospital treatment or death in the Schengen area due to medical reasons.
Proof of financial means : Documents showing that the applicant for a Danish marriage visa has sufficient personal means of support for the duration of his/her stay in the Schengen area and for the duration of transit to a third country where entry is guaranteed, or a commitment by the applicant to cover all expenses, are required.
Health report : A health report is required, which states that the applicant for a Danish marriage visa does not have any disease that could endanger public health, is not older than 6 months from the date of submission, and is signed and certified by a recognized hospital.
Criminal record : A document that states that the applicant for a Danish marriage visa has not been convicted of any crime under general law, is not older than 6 months from the date of submission, and an apostille and translation of the document in question is required.
ID card or residence permit of the person you are settling with in Denmark : A copy of the ID card is required if the partner of the Danish marriage visa applicant is a Danish citizen, or a copy of the residence permit is required if the partner of the Danish marriage visa applicant is a foreign national.
Proof of accommodation : A document is required to prove that the person you are settling with in Denmark has adequate accommodation, such as a rental contract for a house in Denmark.
Proof that the person settled in Denmark has financial means : Proof is required that the person settled in Denmark has stable, regular and sufficient means of subsistence to meet the needs of himself and his family members.
Health insurance : Proof is required that the person being settled in Denmark is affiliated with an insurance institution and has health insurance that covers the health risks of himself and his family members.

How much does a Denmark Marriage Visa cost?

Denmark marriage visa fees are given in the table below.

Services	Fees
Denmark marriage visa fee	80 EUR
Filling out the application form & petition	30 EUR
Meeting	Free
Biometrics operations	40 EUR
Consulting service	40 EUR
Total	190 EUR

How Many Days Does It Take to Get a Denmark Marriage Visa?

The average processing time for a Denmark marriage visa is 15 days, but it can vary depending on the workload of the consulate and the application time. The Denmark marriage visa application must be made at least 15 days before the planned trip to Denmark, however, the Denmark marriage visa evaluation period may be extended due to factors such as missing documents in the application or the application being made on dates that coincide with public holidays.

What are the Marriage Requirements in Denmark?

The requirements for marriage in Denmark are listed below.

To get married in Denmark, both parties must be single and over 18 years of age.
In cases where one of the parties has been married before, the previous marriage must be terminated in order to marry again.
The parties must not be close relatives.
In cases where one of the parties is under guardianship, the guardian must consent to the marriage.
The parties must not be entering into marriage solely for the purpose of obtaining a Danish visa or residence permit.
The applicant for a Danish marriage visa must have no legal obstacles to entering and staying in Denmark.
The applicant for a Danish marriage visa must have a valid passport or similar travel document that permits entry and stay in Denmark.
The applicant for a Danish marriage visa and his/her partner must make a declaration regarding the rules regarding family reunification in the Danish Aliens Act.
The Danish marriage visa applicant and their partner need to read the brochure “Når I skal Giftes - husk økonomien” about the impact of marriage on the spouses’ joint finances.
Parties must submit an application to the Family Law Institution and pay a fee of 1,650 DKK.

What are the documents required for marriage in Denmark?

The documents required to get married in Denmark are listed below.

Identity Document
Biometric data
Marriage declaration
Health report
Accommodation document
Financial Adequacy Certificate
Health insurance
A valid passport
Denmark marriage visa
A document regarding the marital status of the parties from their current place of residence.
In cases where the parties were previously married, a divorce decree or the death certificate of the former partner
In cases where the parties are military personnel, a permit from their commanders.
Original birth certificate

What is the Marriage Age According to Danish Marriage Laws?

According to marriage laws in Denmark, the minimum age for marriage is 18.

What Rights Does Marrying a Danish Citizen Give?

If you are married to a Danish citizen, you can apply for equal status and have all the rights that a Danish citizen has in Denmark. In order for the equal status application to be successful, the applicant must have lived in Denmark for at least two years and have been married to a Danish citizen for at least two years.

If the application for equal status is successful, the applicant will have all the rights of a Danish citizen under Danish law. These rights include the right to work in Denmark, the right to study in Denmark, the right to have a residence in Denmark and the right to have a residence permit in Denmark.

Can People with Danish Citizen Spouses Obtain Danish Citizenship?

People whose spouse is a Danish citizen can obtain Danish citizenship. In order to apply for Danish citizenship as the spouse of a Danish citizen, various conditions must be met.

In order for a person with a Danish spouse to obtain Danish citizenship, the applicant must have sufficient financial means to support himself/herself, be able to speak Danish, have a permanent residence permit, declare his/her allegiance and loyalty to Denmark and Danish society, declare that he/she will abide by Danish law, including the constitution, and respect fundamental Danish values and legal principles, including Danish democracy, pass the Danish citizenship test, attend a ceremony in the municipality where he/she resides, and not have committed a crime or, if he/she has committed a crime before, at least 4 years and 6 months have passed since the crime in question.

If the applicant has been married for at least 3 years and the Danish spouse has been a Danish citizen for at least 3 years, they must have resided in Denmark for at least 6 years. If the applicant has been married for at least 2 years and the Danish spouse has been a Danish citizen for at least 3 years, they must have resided in Denmark for at least 7 years. If the applicant has been married for at least 1 year and the Danish spouse has been a Danish citizen for at least 3 years, they must have resided in Denmark for at least 8 years.

If the applicant is not under 18 years of age and is not exempt from the digital service, the application for Danish citizenship must be made digitally. If the digital application is not sent immediately, the information entered is stored for up to 30 days. Danish citizenship procedures can be initiated even if the applicant does not have all the necessary documents.

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