Last Change:

12/02/2024

Circular letter on naturalisation

Year: 2021

Type: Domestic policy

Rights Category: Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs

Description

The Danish circular letter on naturalization outlines the requirements for foreign nationals to acquire Danish citizenship. It specifies the necessary conditions, such as continuous residence, language proficiency, and self-sufficiency. Applicants must also pass a citizenship test and participate in a municipal constitution ceremony. The circular letter details exemptions for certain groups, including stateless individuals and minors. It emphasizes the importance of fulfilling all criteria to be included in the government’s naturalization bill, which is submitted to the Danish Parliament twice a year