Last Change:
08/04/2025
Law no 2055 of 16 November 2021 on temporary residence permits for persons who have assisted the Danish authorities in Afghanistan
Original names of the law: LOV nr 2055 af 16/11/2021 (Gældende) Lov om midlertidig opholdstilladelse til personer, der i Afghanistan har bistået danske myndigheder m.v.
Year: 2021
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum
Description
The Act provides a special 2-year residence permit for individuals who supported Danish efforts in Afghanistan and were evacuated by Danish authorities. This includes interpreters, security personnel, and their families. The Act allows them to stay in Denmark without applying for asylum under the Aliens Act. The permits are initially temporary but can be extended.
Selected provisions
Act on temporary residence permit for persons who have assisted Danish authorities etc. in Afghanistan - Generic