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Denmark citizenship by descent is governed by Dansk indfødsret — descent. Danish citizenship by descent is transmitted through Danish parents, with the 2014 amendment remedying several historical gender inequities. We file through the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) and Danish consulates.
This pillar page clusters every piece of Ancestra content related to Denmarkn citizenship by descent — country guide, document checklists, comparisons, glossary terms, cost estimates, and eligibility assessment — in one place.
The key thing to know: The age-22 rule is the key trap: if you're second-generation born abroad and haven't demonstrated affiliation to Denmark before 22, you may lose Danish citizenship automatically.
Transmission rule: Both parents equally since 1999. Before 1999, paternal only.
Generational limit: 1 generation (parent). First-generation born abroad is automatically Danish; second-generation must apply before age 22.
Dual citizenship: Permitted since September 1, 2015 — Denmark allows dual citizenship.
Language requirement: None for descent path.
Filing authority: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) or Danish consulate.
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Denmark citizenship by descent?
Denmark: 1 generation (parent). First-generation born abroad is automatically Danish; second-generation must apply before age 22.
Does Denmark allow dual citizenship?
Denmark: Permitted since September 1, 2015 — Denmark allows dual citizenship.
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