Monday - Friday 8-10 (UK time) Embassy Closing Days 2023, Phone hours: Please also note that the re-employment period under the new law is only five years. 117 of March 29, 1978. Call the 24/7 centre at +45 33 92 11 12 Finally, you may not have a debt to the Danish authorities. Embassy of Denmark in the United Kingdom. Hand out of the decision to client or shipment to client by courier/registered mail according to agreement and paid for separately by the client. Please note that if your application for Danish nationality under the Princess Rule is successful, this does not extend to any children you may have when you reside outside of Denmark. If you apply for Danish citizenship by naturalization, you must legally declare and honor any crime you have committed. if documents are missing or the Ministry of Immigration andIntegration has additional questions to the client, an additional hourly fee shall be charged as stated in the fee list mentioned above. Children born out of wedlock to a Danish father and a foreign mother between October 11, 1993 and June 30, 2014 may apply for Danish citizenship. More information about this process is availablehere(in Danish only). The determination may depend on which parent was a Danish citizen, whether the parents were married at the time of the childs birth, and whether the child was born in Denmark or abroad. Iveagh Court, Harcourt Rd., Dublin 2 Denmark (Visa applicants, click herebefore calling), Monday-Thursday: 9 am 4 pm This means that Danish nationals will now be able to apply for another nationality/further nationalities without losing their Danish citizenship. Read more. As a rule, you automatically fulfil the conditions for retaining your Danish citizenship if you either: have been registered as residing in Denmark for at least three consecutive months have resided in Denmark for a total of 12 months from birth until you are 22 years old. Step 2: Collect Documents s. 2(2) of Act No. Failure to submit all the required documents may result in delays or rejection of your application. Those persons who have already lost their Danish nationality will be able to apply to regain it during a 5-year period from 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2020. By appointment only. 117 of March 29, 1978. Neither the Embassy of Denmark in Canada nor the Danish consulates can be held responsible for any problems you may incur as a result of missing documents. It is strongly recommended that you contact the Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration for any updates regarding the submission of correct documents. Thosepersons who have already lost their Danish nationality will be able to apply to regain it during a 5-year period from 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2020. Shipment to the Ministry of Immigration andIntegration. is a requirement for an admissible application. You can apply for retention of Danish citizenship it you were born as a Danish citizen abroad and have another citizenship than Danish. Please contact theNationality Divisionat the Ministry of Immigration andIntegration in Copenhagen directly. According to the Danish. The child must apply between the ages of 20 and 21 OR between the ages of 21 and 22, otherwise the child will lose citizenship at age 22. Holbergsgade 6 You can find the application form here (in Danish only). 47 Clarence Street, Suite 450 In order to schedule evaluation of Danish language proficiency, please contact the Embassy or nearest Danish speaking consulate. Each step is outlined below. The new Danish law allowing dual citizenship will not affect the "22-year rule" for children born abroad to one or both Danish parents. Children born during this period whose mother did not make a declaration to this effect may apply for Danish nationality by naturalization according to the Princess Rule. Neither the Embassy of Denmark in Canada nor the Danish consulates can be held responsible for any problems you may incur as a result of missing documents. 117 of March 29, 1978. Under the new law, you must submit a declaration of reinstatement of your Danish citizenship within five years of the entry into force of the law, i.e. Please note that the information above is for guidance only. DK-1216 Copenhagen K The exact window to submit the application depends on the country of origin of the documents submitted with the application. You are also exempt from passing the Danish citizenship test, including the language test. 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.. The conditions for retaining your Danish nationality are always based on a concrete assessment. Danish Consulates and Vice-Consulates in the UK. Please note that your CPR-number or full namemustbe included with the payment. Washington, DC 20008, Tel +1 at the Ministry of Immigration andIntegration in Copenhagen directly. 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. Whitehaven St. NW As a general rule, Danish nationals born abroad lose their Danish nationality when reaching the age of 22. It is a condition that the general requirements for obtaining Danish nationality by naturalisation are fulfilled. Tel +44 (0)20 7333 . The phone hours can be found here (local time). Failure to submit all the required documents may result in delays or rejection of your file. The fee, along with payment instructions, can be found here. 47 Clarence Street, Suite 450 Under the previous rules, Danish nationals who acquired foreign nationality before 1 September 2015 upon application or consent have lost their Danish nationality. 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. Tel. As a general rule, Danish nationals born abroad will have to apply for retention of Danish nationality before the age of 22. 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. K1N 9K1. If you are not yet a member of Danes Worldwide but wish to use the legal advisory, you can use this link to acces our webshop. Danes Worldwide recommend that, for the sake of good order, that Danish children born abroad apply for retention of Danish citizenship. Friday: 9 am - 3 pm Please read more about the 22-year rule under What is the 22-year-rule in thepassport FAQ. Residence permit Among other things they will consider: Your application must reach the Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta or the Ministry of Immigration andIntegration no later than the day before you turn 22. When applying for Danish citizenship, you usually need to apply digitally if you are over 18 and are not exempt from digital self-service. Applying under the Princess Rule, does not require residence in Denmark at the time of applying, however you must have resided in Denmark for either 3 months continuously or visited for a cumulative 12 months prior to having turned 22 years old. Email:[emailprotected]. The application form for adults can be found here. P.O. As well as gaining nationality through your parents, you can also become a Danish citizen by naturalisation. For persons recognized as refugees, persons who are to be assimilated to refugees and stateless persons, the required duration of a permanent residence permit is at least 1 year from the date of adoption of the Naturalization Act. If case processing by the embassyis required, e.g. 47 Clarence Street, Suite 450 The applicants mothers Certificate of Birth (or Baptism). can be contacted by calling the embassy's main number +44 (0) 20 7333 0200 and selecting # 1 via the menu. E-mail: [emailprotected], 7th floor, Block E You can apply to retain Danish citizenship if you were born abroad as a Danish citizen, if you have a citizenship different from Danish citizenship and if you have never lived in Denmark. Children born to a Danish mother and a foreign father in wedlock between 1st January l961 and 1st January 1979 may apply for naturalisation according to the Princess Rule, readmore about this here. (202) 234-4300 Copy of your Certificate of Danish Nationality, If you have obtained Danish nationality by naturalisation/declaration or applied to retain your Danish nationality after age 22 and have lost your Certificate of Danish Nationality (Indfdsretsbevis) you cannot obtain a copy of the original certificate, but you can ask the Nationality Office to provide confirmation that a Certificate of Danish Nationality. Indfdsretskontoret from 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2020. Slotsholmsgade 10 A prerequisite for any review in the naturalization committee is that you have a pending application with the ministry or that you have been rejected under the new rules for a criminal offence. In addition, applicants must be able to take part in an ordinary conversation in Danish. However, the embassy can assist with a test to assess applicants' Danish skills. Danes Worldwide Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted. Reception of the decision from the Ministry of Immigration and Integration. For children born abroad before July 1, 2014, a distinction was made between children born in and out of wedlock. Tel. In addition, applicants must be able to take part in anordinary conversation in Danish. On December 18, 2014, the Danish parliament voted to pass a law which will allow Danes to become citizens of another country without having to give up their Danish citizenship. Please follow this process. The declaration should read as follows: "I, the undersigned, solemnly declare that I have never applied for nor acquired a foreign nationality". There are several avenues for applying for and retaining Danish citizenship. It is not a condition, that applicantscan read or write Danish, and they donot have to pass a Danish or nationality test. In general, one year's stay in totalbeforethe age of 22 is required. Some of the questions may be complicated. The Princess Rule When 30.11.2020 THE PRINCESS RULE 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. For all questions regarding nationality, citizenship and retention please go to the website of: The Ministry of Immigration and . Denmark You can apply for proof of Danish citizenship if you were born as a Danish citizen or have acquired it later, but do not have any proof of it, for example, if you were born abroad. Step 1: Complete Application Form and Payment of Processing Fee An initial 5-year transition period expired on August 31, 2020. Please select the option below that suits your situation - all options are described in detail on the following pages. Ottawa, ON, K1N 9K1, Tel (613) 562 1811 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. website of the Ministry of Immigration and Integration. If you apply after you turn 22, you must apply for. The new Danish law allowing dual citizenship will not affect the 22-year rule for children born abroad to one or both Danish parents. Step 3: Submit the Application Tuesday Thursday 8.00 - 16.00 1057 Copenhagen K The prerequisite is that the parent has custody of the child at the time of the declaration and that the child is not married, under the age of 18 and lives in Denmark. However, for a successful application, you must be able to take part in an ordinary conversation in Danish with a Danish-speaking national from the Embassy of Denmark in Ottawa. For detailed information, see Brn fdt uden for gteskab af en udenlandsk mor og en dansk far. However, for a successful application, you must be able to take part in an ordinary conversation in Danish with a Danish-speaking national from the Embassy of Denmark in Ottawa. Embassy Closing Days 2023, Phone hours: It is a requirement that you were registered in the Danish Civil Registration System (CPR) during your stay. DANISH CITIZENSHIP Denmark considers citizenship rule changes. You cannot apply for retention of Danish citizenship until you are 21 years old. 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. However, (if you are between 21 and 22) of Danish nationality may be granted provided certain conditions are fulfilled. This time-window has been prolonged until the 1. of Juli 2026. According to the Danish Nationality Act, any person born abroad who has never been resident in Denmark nor stayed in Denmark under conditions indicating some close association with Denmark shall lose his/her Danish nationality on reaching the age of 22, unless this will make the person concerned stateless. Please call the nearest embassy or consulate to find out when the application should be submitted. the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration, Brn fdt uden for gteskab af en udenlandsk mor og en dansk far, Application for Danish citizen (naturalization). The total duration of your visits to Denmark (is it close to one year), Do your visits indicate some association with Denmark; e.g. In addition, it is a condition that the other requirements for obtaining Danish nationality by naturalization are fulfilled. If you do not submit a declaration of restoration of rights to Danish citizenship within this period, you will not be able to use the simplified procedure under the new law, but will instead have to go through the general naturalisation procedure in Denmark, which requires proof of continuous residence in Denmark. Step 1: Complete Application Form and Payment of Processing Fee This means that an applicant, who has been convicted of an offence, cannot be naturalised until after a certain period of time, and that the applicantmust not owe money to the Danish authorities. The conditions for retaining your Danish citizenship are always based on a concrete assessment. The new law will enter into force on 1 September 2015. In general, a foreigner must have permanent residence in Denmark before they can be eligible for Danish citizenship by naturalisation. As a general rule, Danish nationals born abroad lose their Danish nationality when reaching the age of 22. Princess rule: If you were born in Denmark between 1961-1979 to a Danish mother and a foreign father. The declaration is available from Udlndinge- og Integrationsministeriet. for the Embassy/Consulates to submit the application and forward the Certificate of Nationality to the applicant at theconclusion of the application. : +45 72 26 87 00. Some . The Embassy is locatedat the following address: Royal Danish Embassy The processing fee of DKK 1200 to the Ministry of Immigration and Integration must be paid using theregistration number (registreringsnummer) and account number (kontonummer)listedhere. Applications should be sent direct to the Danish Nationality Officein Copenhagen: Udlndinge- ogIntegrationsministeriet Monday - Friday The Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration andIntegration assesses all applications individually. Appointment hours: Friday: 9 am - 3 pm s. 2(2) of Act No. However, If you are between the ages of 21 and 22 you can apply to retain your Danish nationality. However, the application must be submitted no later than the day before the age of 22. 47 Clarence Street, Suite 450 Dual/multiple nationality, if obtained automatically at birth, has always been accepted by Denmark. 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. Embassy and consulates are not responsible for checking contents. Children cannot be included in the application, unless they are residents of Denmark. Nationality, Marriage and Civil Law Matters. Indfdsretskontoret 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. As an alternative, children born under these circumstances are able to apply for Danishnationality by naturalizationwithout meeting the general requirements. 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. Please contact the Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration directly. For personal attendance please send an email. As a general rule, Danish nationals born abroad lose their Danish nationality when reaching the age of 22. The requirements for retention must be fulfilled by the time you turn 22 years old at the latest. Ottawa, ON, K1N 9K1, Tel (613) 562 1811 The contact form is based on the questions that are included in the application for proof of Danish citizenship. For adopted children, it is also essential that the adoption is valid under Danish law. s. 2(2) of Act No. website of the Ministry of Immigration and Integration. Children born between 1961 and 1978, whose mothers did not register their children, can apply for Danish nationality by naturalisation according to the "Princess Rule". Failure to submit all the required documents may result in delays or rejection of your application. It is furthermore a condition, that the applicant has been staying in Denmark (not necessarily residing (= registered in the CPR Register), but visiting)under circumstances indicating some association with the country. It is not a requirement that applicants have a CPR. Danish Law Allowing Dual Citizenship in Effect September 1, 2015. On September 1, 2015, a new Nationality Act concerning multiple nationality came into force. Please visit theNew in Denmark websiteand browse through the subsections in the menu on theleftbefore contacting the Embassy regarding specific rules on applying for or maintaining your Danish nationality. You can, however, also submit the application through the Embassy/Danish speaking Consulate/Vice-Consulate, but the following fees would apply (in addition to the application charge paid direct to the Ministry): 33.00 for the Embassy/Consulate/Vice-Consulate to submit the application and forward the Certificate of Nationality to the applicant at theconclusion of the application. Former Danish citizens, who have lost their Danish nationality by acquiring a foreign nationality before September 1, 2015, have the opportunity to reacquire their Danish nationality by making a declaration to the Ministry of Immigration and Integration. 117 of 19th March 1978. 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