Denmark is expected to soon change some rules for the reunification of spouses

Denmark’s Ministry for Immigration and Integration has proposed changing the rules applicable to family reunification of spouses.

The proposal in this regard was submitted by the ministry earlier in April and its main aim is to make it easier for couples to reunite, SchengenVisaInfo reports.

As the Danish authorities have explained, if the Ministry for Immigration and Integration’s proposal is adopted, spouses in Denmark will no longer be required to pass the Prøve i Dansk 3 or an equivalent Danish language test to demonstrate their integration.

Instead, it will be possible for spouses to meet the reunification requirements regarding integration by proving five years of full employment, which involves significant communication in Danish.

To ensure that the couple jointly meets the integration requirement, the spouse in Denmark can also comply by documenting that he has had a regular, full-time job for five years, which involves significant communication in Danish.

Proposal also halves the financial guarantee requirement for spouse reunification

In addition, the ministry has also proposed halving the financial guarantee for foreigners in the country who want to bring their spouses.

In accordance with the proposal, the financial guarantee for family reunification of spouses will be reduced from approximately DKK 114,000 (€15,283) to DKK 57,000 (€7,641).

The Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration’s proposal is still under assessment and if adopted, the new rules for family reunification of spouses set out above will come into effect on July 1, 2024.

However, Danish authorities have explained that if the proposal is approved, applications submitted before July 1 can also be processed under the new rules.

This allows spouses in Denmark to bring their partners to the country while meeting a reduced financial guarantee and proving integrated through their work experience, which involved communication in Danish for at least five years.

As for those whose applications for the reunification of spouses were rejected before the proposal was made on April 11, because they did not meet the requirements that still apply, the Danish authorities stressed that they will have the opportunity to submit a new application after the proposal to serve. has been approved.

It is crucial that foreigners integrate, according to the Danish Minister of Immigration and Integration

Denmark’s Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek, who proposed the law changes for the reunification of spouses, said it is crucial that all foreigners are integrated into the country.

The minister further emphasized that the Danish government wants to maintain a strong immigration policy.

The government promises to pursue a strong immigration policy that does not unnecessarily hinder ordinary families.

Furthermore, it was emphasized that the proposed changes will have a positive impact on those already residing and working legally in the country.