Divorce - Can you keep your residence permit in Denmark?
What happens when your relationship ends?
When your relationship with the person you have been reunited with ends, either through divorce, separation or death, the legal basis for your residence permit disappears.
In such cases, the Immigration Service has the right to revoke or refuse to extend your residence permit. But it is important to remember that there are exceptions to this rule, and that your situation will be assessed individually.
Important to remember: It is never the person you have been reunited with who decides whether you can stay in Denmark. It is always the Immigration Service that makes the final decision. Let's dive into the details and see how you can navigate this challenging situation. Your personal circumstances can be crucial
Your personal circumstances can be crucial
The Immigration Service will always take your personal circumstances into account when making a decision about your residence permit. If a revocation of your residence permit would be particularly burdensome for you, you may be allowed to stay in Denmark.
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We know that it can be an overwhelming process to navigate the complex rules and procedures surrounding residence permits, especially during a difficult time like this. That's why VisaGuide is ready to help you.
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- Help filling out the application form
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Factors that play a role in the assessment
- Your connection to Denmark: Do you have strong ties to Danish society? This can be through work, education, language skills, social networks or volunteering. The stronger your connection, the better your chances of retaining your residence permit.
- Your age and health: If you are older or have health problems that make it difficult for you to return to your home country, this may also be a reason for you to be allowed to stay.
- Consequences for your family members in Denmark: Do you have children or other close family members in Denmark who will be affected if you have to leave the country? This can also be taken into account.
- Your connection to your home country: If you have lived in Denmark for many years and have lost contact with your home country, this may be a reason to let you stay.
- Risk of hardship in your home country: If you risk persecution, discrimination or other hardship in your home country, this may also be a reason to grant you a residence permit.
Special rules for violence and abuse
If your relationship has ended due to violence, abuse or other forms of abuse, you have special opportunities to retain your residence permit. It is important that you can document or make it probable that you or your child have been subjected to such treatment. This can be through police reports, medical certificates, witness statements or other relevant documentation.
Death
If your spouse or partner dies, you may also be able to keep your residence permit, even if you have been in Denmark for a relatively short time. Again, the Immigration Service will look at your personal circumstances and your connection to Denmark when making a decision
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Our experienced team can help you understand your options, review your case, and guide you through the process of applying to retain your residence permit. Let us help you create clarity and security in a difficult time. You are not alone.
