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EU Right of Residence

The right of EU/EEA citizens and their family members to reside and work in Denmark without a traditional residence permit.

Family Reunification Residence Permit

The right of EU/EEA citizens and their family members to reside and work in Denmark without a traditional residence permit.

Also known as: EU residency EU rules

EU right of residence

EU rules give EU/EEA citizens the right to reside and work in Denmark without an ordinary residence permit. Family members (including from third countries) can obtain a derived right of residence if the EU citizen exercises their free movement.

Advantages over national rules

  • No 24-year rule.
  • No attachment requirement.
  • Lower financial requirements.

EU residence rights are administered by SIRI and must be registered within 3 months of entry.

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