Acquiring Danish Citizenship by Descent

Eligibility Criteria

✅ Children born to a Danish mother or father automatically acquire Danish citizenship at birth.
✅ If born before July 1, 2014, additional conditions may apply for children born to a Danish father and a foreign mother.
✅ Children adopted by Danish citizens may acquire citizenship under certain conditions.

📍 Collect and authenticate necessary documents.
📍 Submit application to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) or relevant consular authority.
📍 Await processing and possible interviews.
📍 Receive confirmation of citizenship and documents.

📌 Denmark generally does not allow dual citizenship unless acquired automatically at birth.
📌 Special rules apply for former Danish citizens wishing to regain nationality.
📌 For official information, visit: Danish Immigration Service.

Can I have dual citizenship?

Denmark generally allows dual citizenship, but rules depend on how the citizenship is acquired.

How long does the citizenship process take?

Processing times can vary but generally take several months.

Do I need to apply if I was born to a Danish parent?

If you automatically acquired citizenship at birth, no application is required, but you may need proof.

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