Citizenship

The requirements include, among other things, a minimum period of residence, self-sufficiency, successful completion of the relevant Danish language and naturalisation tests, and the absence of certain criminal convictions. The applicable requirements depend on your individual circumstances.

The average processing time is approximately 24 months. Some applications may be processed more quickly if they are considered straightforward, while others may take longer depending on the circumstances of the individual case.

Yes, in certain circumstances. If you were born abroad and have not established a sufficient connection to Denmark, you may lose your Danish citizenship unless you apply to retain it.

No. Marriage to a Danish citizen does not in itself confer a right to Danish citizenship.

An exemption is granted only in exceptional circumstances where it is not possible for the applicant to pass the test. This will typically require documented evidence of a long-term physical or mental impairment.

This depends on the duration and nature of the interruptions in your residence. Extended or repeated periods spent outside Denmark may affect your application and require an individual assessment.

No. The applicable requirements, including the employment requirement, must be satisfied at the time the application is submitted. It is therefore not possible to rely on the processing period in order to satisfy the requirement at a later stage.