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<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>You can also submit a general application for familyreunificationIf you are uncertain whether you can apply for familyreunification in Denmark under <strong>EU</strong> regulations, you cansubmit an application for family reunification under theDanish Aliens Act as well. If you wish to do so, youshould fill out and submit form <strong>SG1</strong> - Application forfamily reunification with other family members.If you are applying for family reunification with a spousefrom an <strong>EU</strong> country claiming the <strong>EU</strong> right of freemovement, you should submit your application at theregional State Administration Office.For more informationMore information about the rules for family reunificationof spouses is available at www.newtodenmark.dk/familyeu.If you have questions when filling out the forms, youcan also contact the Immigration Service in writing, bytelephone or in person. (For questions about applicationsthat have already been submitted, you can call us on+45 3530 8888 during the hours listed below. Forquestions about how to interpret <strong>EU</strong> regulations, pleasecontact our <strong>EU</strong> Hotline on +45 3530 8880. Lines are openMonday from 9 a.m. to 12, and Wednesday from 12 to 3p.m.)Right to work while your application is beingprocessedFamily members who are citizens of a non-<strong>EU</strong> countryare only permitted to work while their application is beingprocessed if they meet the <strong>EU</strong> rules for residence. Incertain cases, you can be subject to legal penaltiesaccording to Section 59 (2) of the Aliens Act, if you windup not qualifying for residence based on <strong>EU</strong> rules. Familymembers who are <strong>EU</strong> citizens automatically have theright to work in Denmark while their application is beingprocessed.The Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 2 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>For official use only PLEASE REMEMBER TO COMPLETE ‘FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY’ ON THE LAST PAGE OF FORM 1Date received Received by (name) Authority (stamp) Alien identification number(Udl.nr.)FORM 1 (<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>a)Application for family reunification in Denmark<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>a_en_231213InstructionsYou (the applicant) should:1. Complete and sign this form (form 1). Follow theinstructions in the form.2. Include the required documentation.3. Submit the application (form 1) at a Danish embassyor consulate in the country where you live. If yourapplication is submitted in Denmark, Form 1 should besubmitted at a police station or the ImmigrationService.Which documents should be included with Form 1?Copy of your passport (all pages including frontpage)or ID card (<strong>EU</strong> residents only)Three passport photos. Please affix one photo to thepersonal data card in Appendix 1.What other documents are required whensubmitting an application?You need to bring your passport or ID card (<strong>EU</strong> residentsonly) in order to allow immigration officials to verify youridentity.For a faster replyThe Immigration Service will be able to process yourapplication faster if:Forms 1 and 2 are filled out correctly and the requiredinformation is included, andthe Danish citizen you are seeking to be reunited withsubmits Form 2 no more than 14 days after yourapplication (Form 1) is submitted. If your application issubmitted in Denmark, both forms should be submittedtogether.If questions arise about whether the Danish citizen’sresidence in the other <strong>EU</strong> country was genuine andeffective, the Immigration Service will request furtherinformation. For this reason, we recommend that youinclude all documentation relating to your stay in the <strong>EU</strong>country and the reasons for staying there.If you are applying for family reunification with a spousefrom an <strong>EU</strong> country claiming the <strong>EU</strong> right of freemovement, you should submit your application at theregional State Administration Office.Right to work while your application is beingprocessedFamily members who are citizens of a non-<strong>EU</strong> countryare only permitted to work while their application isbeing processed if they meet the <strong>EU</strong> rules for residence.In certain cases, you can be subject to legal penaltiesaccording to Section 59 (2) of the Aliens Act, if you windup not qualifying for residence based on <strong>EU</strong> rules.Family members who are <strong>EU</strong> citizens automatically havethe right to work in Denmark while their application isbeing processed.For more informationMore information about the rules for family reunificationof spouses is available atwww.newtodenmark.dk/family-eu. If you have questionswhen filling out the forms, you can also contact theImmigration Service in writing, by telephone or inperson. (For questions about applications that havealready been submitted, you can call us on +45 35308888 during the hours listed below. For questions abouthow to interpret <strong>EU</strong> regulations, please contact our <strong>EU</strong>Hotline on +45 3530 8880. Lines are open Monday from9 a.m. to 12, and Wednesday from 12 to 3 p.m.)1. Applicant PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSSurnameFormer surname(s) (if applicable)Given name(s)NationalityFormer nationality (if applicable)Date of birth (day, month, year)CPR number (if applicable)Alien identification number / Personal ID (if applicable)Place of birth (city)Country of birthThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 3 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>2. Name and CPR number of the Danish citizen you are seeking to live with inDenmarkPLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSAll Danish citizens and individuals holding a residence permit have a CPR number. The person you are seeking to livewith can tell you what his/hers CPR number is.Name (given name(s) and surname)CPR number3. Grounds for you application PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSOn what grounds are you applying for residence in Denmark?4. Information about you PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSGenderMaleMarital statusFemaleCohabiting Married Unmarried Widowed Registered partnership DivorcedDo you have children?YesNoAddress in the other <strong>EU</strong> country (if you are not already living in Denmark):Telephone numberE-mail addressIf you are currently in Denmark, please state your date of entry, address, and contact information in Denmark.Please note: if you state an address in Denmark, and the immigration authorities verify your identity when yousubmit your application, the decision about whether your application has been approved will be sent to your Danishaddress. If you have stated an address in Denmark, but the immigration authorities have yet to verify your identity,you will be asked to appear at a police station or the Immigration Service’s Citizen Service when a decision aboutyour application is ready.Important: Please inform the Immigration Service of any change to address or other contact information.Date of entryAddress (street and number)Postal code and cityThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 4 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>C/O (name)Telephone numberE-mail address5. Information about your passport and residence in other <strong>EU</strong> countriesPLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSNational passportOther travel document (state which)Passport numberDate of issueDate of expiryCountry in which it was issuedHave you resided in another <strong>EU</strong> country together with the family member who is a Danish citizen? Yes NoIf yes, state which countries and the exact dates6. Information about your spouse/partner PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSSurnamePrevious surname (if applicable)Given name(s)NationalityPrevious nationality (if applicable)Date of birth (day, month, year)If married/registered partners, state where and whenyou married/entered into your registered partnershipPlace of birth (city and country)Address (street and number)Postal code and cityCountryTelephone number7. Information about the Danish citizen who has exercised the <strong>EU</strong> right to freemovement and who you wish to reside with in DenmarkPLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSSurnamePrevious surname (if applicable)Given name(s)Date of birth (day, month, year)Place of birth (city and country)Address (street and number)Postal code and cityCountryTelephone numberThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 5 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>E-mail addressAre you related to the Danish citizen?Yes NoIf yes, state how.If no, indicate your connection to the Danish citizen.Have you earned your own income? Yes NoIf yes, include documentation for income.Did the Danish citizen or his/her spouse support you financially? Yes NoIf yes, state during which period, and include documentation.Have you resided in another <strong>EU</strong> country together with the Danish citizen? Yes NoIf yes, answer the following questions:In which <strong>EU</strong> country did you reside together?When did you reside in the above-mentioned <strong>EU</strong> country together?Were you a member of the Danish citizen’s household in the above-mentioned <strong>EU</strong> country? Yes NoIf yes, state when.8. Information about your children PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSGiven name(s)NationalityDate of birth(day, month,year)MaleGenderFemaleIs the childin Denmark?Is the child also applyingfor residence? If yes,submit a separate formfor each child applying forfamily reunification(<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>).Yes No Yes NoYes No Yes NoYes No Yes NoYes No Yes NoYes No Yes NoYes No Yes NoThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 6 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>9. Comments PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERS10. DeclarationsA. Sworn declaration of correctnessI hereby solemnly swear that the information in this application is correct and complete. If the information is found tobe false or incomplete, I am subject to the following penalties under the terms of Section 161 of the Danish CriminalCode, cf. Section 40 of the Aliens Act:Fine or imprisonment for up to two yearsI can be required by law to repay the expenses incurred by the Danish state as a consequence of the false orincomplete informationMy right to reside in Denmark can be revoked in accordance with Article 30, cf. Article 32 of the <strong>EU</strong> ResidenceDirectiveB. Declaration of consent to allow authorities to gather necessary informationI consent to letting the relevant authorities obtain and pass on information about my private affairs for the purpose ofenabling them to process my application in accordance with the terms of the Public Administration Act Sections 29and the Act on Processing of Personal Data section 6-8 and section 27. Information can be obtained from or passedon to other Danish and foreign public authorities, including police authorities.Such information includes:Previous criminal proceedings against meMy familyVerification that the documents submitted with my application are genuineC. Notification that information can be passed on to Danish intelligence agencies and prosecutingauthorityThe information and documents that you submit with your application can be passed on to Danish intelligenceagencies and the Danish public prosecuting authority, cf. Sections 45 a and 45 c of the Aliens Act. This process can beinitiated by Danish immigration authorities, Danish intelligence agencies or the Danish public prosecutor.The prosecuting authority will be able to use the information to evaluate whether there are grounds for prosecutingyou for crimes committed in Denmark or abroad, to identify victims of or witnesses to a specific crime, or to aidforeign law enforcement agencies.D. Notification that some information will be passed on to local Danish authoritiesDanish immigration authorities are permitted to give certain information to the municipality (kommune) in which yousettle if you are granted residence, cf. Section 44 a of the Aliens Act.Such information includes:Your right to residence is revoked, orYour residence has been made permanentOfficials in the municipality of residence will have access to some of the information about you contained in theDanish Immigration Service’s registers to the extent it is necessary for them to carry out municipal administrativefunctions, including:Information about current or previous grounds for residencyInformation about your application, including type, date it was submitted and whether the decision was appealedetc.Information about which municipalities you have lived inOther authorities, including the police, the State Administrative Offices and the Tax and Customs AdministrationThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 7 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>(SKAT), will also have access to relevant information.E. Notification that Danish authorities have registered information about you and your affairsThe Act on Processing of Personal Data requires that the Immigration Service inform you that the information yousupply or have supplied in connection with your application for residence will be registered in the Danish immigrationauthorities registers. The same holds true for any information you give in conjunction with an application to extendyour residence.If you receive a residence permit, it will be registered in the Central Person Register. The Central Person Register is acomputerised register maintained by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Interior.The information in the Danish immigration authorities registers and the Central Person Register will be used toanswer questions relating to your residence in Denmark, cf. Sections 6-8 of the Act on Processing of Personal Data.Regional State Administration offices (record keeping), the police (record keeping and verification) and the Ministry ofJustice (reviewing complaints) will have access to the information about you contained in the Danish immigrationauthorities registers and the Central Person Register. In addition, other authorities and private organizations can haveaccess to this information, cf. the Aliens Act section 44a.You are required by Section 40 of the Aliens Act to provide the information necessary for determining whether youare eligible for a residence permit. Failure to provide the information can result in a fine or up to one year in prison,cf. Section 60, Paragraph 1 of the Aliens Act, as well as placing your residence in jeopardy. You are entitled to right ofaccess to the information about you in the Danish immigration authorities’ registers and the Central Person Register.Enquiries about this can be addressed to The Danish Immigration Service, Ryesgade 53, DK-2100 Copenhagen,Denmark.F. Information regarding possible verification by the authorities of the information you have suppliedThe Immigration Service may seek to verify the accuracy of the information you have given in this application. Thismay happen while the application is being processed or later, if you are granted a permit. If you are granted a permitand the Immigration Service finds that you no longer meet the requirements of your residence permit, your permitmay be revoked. Verification may be conducted at random and is not necessarily an indication that the ImmigrationService suspects you of providing false information, or of not meeting the requirements of your residence permit.Verification may involve the following:checking public registers, such as the Central Person RegisterComparison of information contained in the Danish immigration authorities' registers with records held by theCentral Office of Civil Registration (CPR Office), the Buildings and Housing Registry (BBR) or the income registrycontacting other authorities, such as municipalitiescontacting third parties, such as employers or places of studyturning up in person at your residence, place of study or workplaceYou may be asked to supply additional information as part of the verification process.11. SignatureI am applying for family reunification. By signing below, I confirm that I have read, understood and acceptedthe terms laid out in section 10Date and placeSignatureThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 8 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>Appendix 1: Personal data card used for issuing residence cardsForeign nationals who are granted family reunification under <strong>EU</strong> regulations will normally be issued a residence card.The personal data card below is used to create the residence card and it is important that it be filled out according tothe instructions below. Please submit the completed personal data card together with your application, placing it asthe first page of the application.Instructions:State your Alien Identification Number/personal ID (if applicable).State your full name and date of birth. Please write in capital letters.Sign the personal data card with a black pen, remaining inside the designated area.Affix a passport photo of yourself. A full list of passport photo requirements is available at www.politi.dk.Personal data cardAlien Identification Number/personal ID (if applicable)UdlændingestyrelsenRyesgade 532100 København ØNameDate of birthSignaturePhotorequirements:1. Cut off any whiteframe2. Photo size 35mm x45mm3. Head between 30-36mm from tip of chinto top of hair4. You must be facingthe camera squarely.The photo must besuitable for scanning.Please note: Sign with a black pen. The signature must bekept inside the designated area.For official use onlyPersonal ID:Data card number:The Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 9 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>ChecklistThe Immigration Service can process your application for family reunification faster if it is correctly filled out andcontains the required documents. There is currently no service goal for processing <strong>EU</strong> applications. Instead <strong>EU</strong>applications are currently being considered “uncomplicated” applications for family reunification, which have a targetprocessing time of three months.It is therefore important that you make certain that the forms are filled out correctly and that you have included thenecessary documents before submitting your application.We recommend using the checklist below to verify that the application is complete and correct before submitting it.Before submitting your application, please remember toanswer all questions,sign and date the application,complete and sign the personal data card used for issuing residence cards in Appendix 1,include a copy of your passport (all pages including frontpage) or a copy of your ID card (<strong>EU</strong> residents only),enclose three passport photos. Affix one photo to the personal data card in Appendix 1,include proof of your relationship/connection to the Danish citizen,include proof that you have resided in another <strong>EU</strong> country,include documentation of your income,include proof that you were a dependent of the Danish citizen or his/her spouse, andIn the case of applications from children only: copy of or original birth certificate with an authorised translation ineither Danish or EnglishPlease remember to bring your passport or ID card (<strong>EU</strong> residents only) when you submit your application.The Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 10 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>Passport photo3.5 x 4.5 cmPassport photo3.5 x 4.5 cmFor official use only: Comments and forwarding endorsementsNames and passport information in compliance with shown proof of identityEnclosed:Copy of passport / copy of ID card (<strong>EU</strong> citizens only)Birth certificate (children only)Proof of relationship/connection to the Danish citizen3 passport photos (one attached to personal data cardin Appendix 1)OtherProof that the applicant has resided in another <strong>EU</strong>countryDocumentation of the applicants income (if any)Proof that the applicant were a dependent of theDanish citizen or his/her spouseCPR number issued on (date)CommentsPLEASE REMEMBER TO COMPLETE ‘FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY’ ON PAGE 3 OF THIS FORMThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 11 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>FORM 2 (<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>b)Information form to the applicant’s family member (the Danish citizen thathas exercised the <strong>EU</strong> right to free movement) in DenmarkInstructionsThe Danish citizen that exercised the <strong>EU</strong> right of freemovement should:1. Fill out and sign this form (Form 2). Follow theinstructions in the form.2. Include the required documentation.3. Submit the information form (form 2) to theImmigration Service. If your family member’sapplication is submitted in Denmark, please submitthis form (form 2) in connection with the application(form 1) at the Danish Immigration Service’s CitizenService or to the local police.Which documentation should be included withForm 2?If the applicant is over 21 and a direct descendant (childor grandchild) of you or of your spouse, or an olderrelation (parent, grandparent, etc.) of you or of yourspouse:Proof that the applicant was your/your spouse’sdependent andProof that you or your spouse can support theapplicant in DenmarkIf the applicant is another family member (brother,sister, cousin, etc.):Proof that you or your spouse has supported theapplicant and can continue to do so in Denmark, orProof that the applicant – in his/her country ofresidence – is/was a member of you or your spouse’shousehold, orProof that the applicant has a serious health conditionrequiring that you or your spouse provide personalcare for the applicant<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>b_en_231213For a faster answerThe Immigration Service will be able to process yourapplication fasterif both forms are filled out correctly and all therequired documentation is included, andThe Danish citizen submits Form 2 no later than 14days after the application (Form 1) is submitted. If theapplication is submitted in Denmark, Form 2 shouldalso be submitted at the same timeIf questions arise whether your residence in another <strong>EU</strong>country is/was genuine and effective, we will contact youfor further information. For this reason, we recommendthat you include all documentation relating to your stayin the other <strong>EU</strong> country and the reasons for stayingthere.For more informationMore information about the rules for family reunificationof spouses is available at www.newtodenmark.dk/familyeu.If you have questions when filling out the forms, youcan also contact the Immigration Service in writing, bytelephone or in person. (For questions about applicationsthat have already been submitted, you can call us on+45 3530 8888 during the hours listed below. Forquestions about how to interpret <strong>EU</strong> rules, please contactour <strong>EU</strong> Hotline on +45 3530 8880. Lines are openMonday from 9 a.m. to 12, and Wednesday from 12 to 3p.m.)1. Information about you (the Danish citizen the applicant is to live with in Denmark)PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSSurnameGiven name(s)CPR numberGenderMaleFemaleE-mail addressTelephone numberThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 12 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>2. Information about the person seeking residence in Denmark (the applicant)PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSSurnameGiven name(s)NationalityDate of birth (month, day, year)GenderMaleFemaleCPR number (if applicable)Alien Identification Number (if applicable)E-mail addressTelephone numberIf you are a Danish citizen who has established a genuine and effective residence in another <strong>EU</strong> country and you haveexercised your <strong>EU</strong> right of free movement, your family member may qualify for family reunification in Denmark under<strong>EU</strong> regulations.Genuine and effective residence in another <strong>EU</strong> countryGenuine and effective residence in another <strong>EU</strong> country means that you:have actually moved to another <strong>EU</strong> country, andhave established a life there, for example, by renting or purchasing housing, opening a bank account, enrolment ofchildren in school, etc.Free movementNormally, you will be considered to have exercised your right of free movement if you have resided in another <strong>EU</strong>country as:an employee or retired employee,a self-employed person or retired self-employed person,a service provide or retired service provider,stationed abroad by your employer,a student, ora person with sufficient income or means (self-supporting).If questions arise as to whether you residence in the other <strong>EU</strong> country was genuine and effective, or to the groundsfor your residence there, we will request further information. We recommend that you include documentation for yourresidence when submitting this form.More information about <strong>EU</strong> residence regulations is available at www.newtodenmark.dk/family-eu.In order for your family member to receive a certificate of registration/residence card, you are required to sign thedeclaration below stating that your residence in the other <strong>EU</strong> country is/was genuine and provide proof that you willbe able to support the applicant in Denmark. Read more below.Financial support requirementFamily members to a Danish citizen who are eligible to apply for family reunification under <strong>EU</strong> regulations using thisapplication packet are the following:a) Direct descendants over the age of 21 (children, grandchildren, etc.) of the Danish citizen or the Danish citizen’sspouse/registered partner/cohabiting partner, who are dependents of the Danish citizen or the Danish citizen’sspouse/registered partner/cohabiting partner.b) Older relatives (parents, grandparents, etc.) of the Danish citizen or the Danish citizen’s spouse/registeredpartner/cohabiting partner, who are dependents of the Danish citizen or the Danish citizen’s spouse/registeredpartner/cohabiting partner.c) Other family members (siblings, cousins, etc), if they are dependents of the Danish citizen in their country ofresidence or are members of his/her household.d) Other family members (siblings, cousins, etc) suffering from a serious health condition that requires the Danishcitizen to care for them personally.Family members mentioned in a) and b) must be a dependent of the Danish citizen. The following conditions must bemet in order for these family members to qualify as dependents:The Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 13 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>The family member’s financial and social status must prevent him/her from being able to afford basic necessities.The individual’s material needs in his/her home country must be provided by the Danish citizen or his/her spouse.The individual must have required financial support in his/her home country or country of residence at the timehe/she applies to join the Danish citizen’s or his/her spouse.Simply providing for the family member does not mean that the individual was dependent on the Danish citizen orhis/her spouse. Please provide proof that the individual requires material support. The Danish citizen should alsodocument that he/she can support the family members in question in Denmark. Family members included in a) and b)above, who do not meet the above-mentioned conditions for financial support, could qualify for residency if they meetthe conditions for individuals in group c) or d). Read more below.In order be considered a family member as defined in c) or d) above, at least one of the following statements must betrue:the individual was supported by the Danish citizen in country he/she arrives from in the manner described forgroups a) and b) above, orthe individual was a member of the Danish citizen’s household in country he/she arrives from, orthe individual suffers from a serious health condition that requires the Danish citizen to care for him/herpersonally.The relevant government authority in the family member’s home country or the country he/she arrives from mustattest to the fact that he/she is a dependent of the Danish citizen or a member of his/her household, or provide proofthat the individual suffers from a serious health condition that requires the Danish citizen to care for him/herpersonally.In addition, the Danish citizen must provide proof that he/she can support family members belonging to group c) ord) in Denmark.When submitting this application form, please include documentation that the above-mentioned conditions are met,by providing the following information:Statement of applicant’s income and value of personal assetsDocumentation that money has been transferred to the applicantStatement by a government authority in the applicant’s home country that that he/she is your dependent or thedependent of a member of your household (if applicable)Documentation of the applicant’s medical condition requiring your personal care (if applicable) andProof that you can support the applicant in DenmarkThe Immigration Service can request a statement from your municipality (kommune) attesting to your ability tosupport the applicant financially. You must provide proof that you can support applicant children over the age of21/other family members granted family reunification under <strong>EU</strong> regulations, so that it is unlikely they will requirepublic assistance.If you are/were an employee/retired employee, self-employed/retired self-employed person, serviceprovider/retired service provider or stationed abroad in the above-mentioned <strong>EU</strong> country, please provide proofthat you supported children over the age of 21 or other family members applying for residence.If you were a student in another <strong>EU</strong> country, you must:sign the declaration below that you can support yourself financially, andProvide proof that you have supported children over the age of 21/or other family members included in thisapplication (if applicable).If you were a person with sufficient income or means (self-supporting) in the other <strong>EU</strong> country, please provideproof that you supported yourself and all family members included in this application.Proof that you can support family members can be documented by showing that you have sufficient income or assetsto ensure that family members seeking residence with you will not require public assistance (e.g. employmentcontract, bank statements). Normally you will meet this requirement if you can show that you and your familymember have income or assets equal to “Start Help” benefits.The Immigration Service may obtain further necessary documentation in regard to the support requirement.Immigration officials can use the Job Market Portal to obtain information about whether you have received publicassistance according to the terms of the Active Social Policy Act or the Integration Act. If so, immigration officials willbe able to obtain information from your municipality about the amount and character of the payments.If it is likely that it will be necessary to obtain information from the Job Market Portal or your municipality, you will beasked in advance to give your consent.The Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 14 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>The space below can be used to add any additional information you believe the Immigration Service should considerin regard to the financial support requirement in your case.3. Information about your residence in the other <strong>EU</strong> countryIn which <strong>EU</strong> country did you live?PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSDuring which period did you reside in the above-mentioned country?When did your family member live with you in the above-mentioned country?Which type of residence did you live in?Resident-owned Rental Sublet Other (state which type)What was your work status?Employee; position? ______ Number of hours per week: ___Period of employment? (Exact dates):____Please include proof that you were employed during the stated period. Acceptable documentation includes:employment contract, pay statements, termination notice, work description (weekly/monthly job slips stating hoursworked). If you were only employed for a short period (less than 10 weeks), state the reason why your employmentcame to an end.Self-employed; company name:_____Period:______Service provider; type of service?______Period:______Stationed abroad; for which company?______Period:_____Student; course/line of education and school?_______Period:______Person with sufficient income or means (self-supporting); how have you supported yourself?______Retired employee; when did you retire in the <strong>EU</strong> country in question?____ (date/year)Retired self-employed person; when did you retire in the <strong>EU</strong> country in question?____ (date/year)The Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 15 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>Retired service provider; when did you retire in the <strong>EU</strong> country in question?_____ (date/year)More information about these groups is available at www.newtodenmark.dk/family-euDo you currently live in Denmark? Yes NoIf yes, answer the following questions:When did you return?Did the applicant arrive with you? Yes NoIf no, state why:Declaration regarding residence in another <strong>EU</strong> countryBy signing below, I solemnly declare, under penalty of prosecution in accordance with Section 161 of the DanishCriminal Code and Articles 23/26 of the <strong>EU</strong> Residence Directive, that I have or have had established a genuine andeffective residence in the <strong>EU</strong> country mentioned above.If the information is found to be false or incomplete, I am subject to the following penalties:Fine or imprisonment for up to two yearsI can be required by law to repay the expenses incurred by the Danish state as a consequence of the false orincomplete informationThe family members included in the application can lose their right to reside in DenmarkThe Immigration Service is permitted to obtain further information about and/or documentation of my residence inanother <strong>EU</strong> country.By signing below, I confirm that I have read, understood and accepted the terms laid out in thisdeclaration.Date and placeSignature4. Information about the applicant’s relationship to you PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSAre you related to the applicant? Yes NoIf yes, state how:If no, state the nature of your connection to the applicant:Was the applicant your dependent? Yes NoIf yes, state when and the nature of the support (include documentation):5. Other information you believe should be considered PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERSThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 16 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>6. DeclarationsA. Sworn declaration of correctnessI hereby solemnly swear that the information in this application is correct or complete. If the information is found tobe false or incomplete, I am subject to the following penalties under the terms of Section 161 of the Danish CriminalCode, cf. Section 60 of the Aliens Act:Fine or imprisonment for up to two yearsI can be required by law to repay the expenses incurred by the Danish state as a consequence of the false orincomplete informationThe applicant’s right to reside in Denmark can be revoked in accordance with Article 30, cf. Article 32 of the <strong>EU</strong>Residence DirectiveB. Declaration of consent to allow authorities to gather necessary informationI consent to letting the relevant authorities obtain and pass on information about my private affairs for the purpose ofenabling them to process the application, cf. the Public Administration Act section 29 and Act on Processing ofPersonal Data section 6-8 and section 27. Information can be obtained from or passed on to other Danish and foreignpublic authorities, including police authorities.Such information includes:Previous criminal proceedings against meMy familyTo what extent I have received public assistance according to the terms of the Active Social Policy Act or theIntegration ActVerification that the documents submitted with my application are genuineFinally, I consent to allowing immigration authorities from the income registry to retrieve information about whether Ihave received assistance under the terms of the Active Social Policy Act or the Integration Act, as well as to allowingimmigration authorities – if applicable – to retrieve information from municipal (kommunal) authorities about theamount and nature of the benefits received.C. Information regarding possible verification by the authorities of the information you have suppliedThe Immigration Service may seek to verify the accuracy of the information you have given in this application. Thismay happen while the application is being processed or later, if the applicant is granted a permit. If the applicant isgranted a permit and the Immigration Service finds that he/she no longer meets the requirements of his/herresidence permit, his/her permit may be revoked. Verification may be conducted at random and is not necessarily anindication that the Immigration Service suspects you of providing false information, or suspects the applicant of notmeeting the requirements of his/her residence permit.Verification may involve the following:checking public registers, such as the Central Person RegisterComparison of information contained in the Danish immigration authorities' registers with records held by theCentral Office of Civil Registration (CPR Office), the Buildings and Housing Registry (BBR) or the income registrycontacting other authorities, such as municipalitiescontacting third parties, such as employers or places of studyturning up in person at your residence, place of study or workplaceYou may be asked to supply additional information as part of the verification process.7. SignatureBy signing below, I confirm that I have read, understood and accepted the terms laid out in section 6Date and placeSignatureThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 17 af 18


<strong>EU</strong>/<strong>SG1</strong>ChecklistThe Immigration Service can process your application for family reunification faster if it is correctly filled out andcontains the required documents. There is currently no service goal for processing <strong>EU</strong> applications. Instead <strong>EU</strong>applications are currently being considered “uncomplicated” applications for family reunification, which have a targetprocessing time of three months.It is therefore important that you make certain that the forms are filled out correctly and that you have attached thenecessary documents before submitting your application.We recommend using the checklist below to verify that the application is complete and correct before submitting it.Before submitting this form, please remember to:answer all questionssign and date the information formIf you have are/were an employee/retired employee, self-employed/retired self-employed person, serviceprovider/retired service provider or stationed abroad in another <strong>EU</strong> country, and the applicant is over 21 anddirect descendant (child or grandchild) of you or your spouse, or an older relation (parent, grandparent, etc.):include proof that the applicant is your dependentinclude proof that you were employed during the stated period. Acceptable documentation includes: employmentcontract, pay statements, termination notice, work description (weekly/monthly job slips stating hours worked)If you are/were a student in the other <strong>EU</strong> country:sign the declaration above that you can support yourself financiallyinclude proof that you can support any children over 21 and/or other family members included in this applicationIf you are/were a person with sufficient income or means (self-supporting) while living the other <strong>EU</strong> country:include proof that you can support yourself and all your family members included in this applicationThe Danish Immigration Service – Ryesgade 53 – DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø – Tel.: +45 35 30 88 88 – Email: eu@us.dkwww.newtodenmark.dk – Telephone hours: mon 8.00-15.00; tue-wed 10.00-15.00; thu 12.00-17.00; fri 10.00-13.00Opening hours for personal enquiries: mon-fri 8.30-12.00; thu 11.30-17.30; fri 10.00-13.00Side 18 af 18

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