Family and Civil Law Matters
On this website you can read more about change of name, citizenship, legalisation and getting married in Denmark. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Embassy.
On this website you can read more about change of name, citizenship, legalisation and getting married in Denmark. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Embassy.
As a general rule, Danish nationals born abroad lose their Danish nationality when reaching the age of 22. However, retention (if you are between 20 and 22) of Danish nationality may be granted provided certain conditions are fulfilled.
Retention of Danish Nationality
If you are between the ages of 20 and 22 you can apply to retain your Danish nationality. According to the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration (in Danish only), retention may be granted in the following cases:
Even if you do not meet the two conditions mentioned above, you may still be granted retention of Danish nationality. The Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration assesses all applications individually. Among other things they will consider:
Your application must reach the Embassy of Denmark in Israel or the Ministry of Immigration and Integration no later than the day before you turn 22. If you apply after you turn 22, you must apply for proof of Danish nationality. You can read more about this further down on this page.
How to Apply
Step 1: Complete Application form and Payment of Processing Fee
A completed application form is a requirement for an admissible application.
The processing fee of DKK 1200 to the Ministry of Immigration and Integration must be paid using the registration number (registreringsnummer) and account number (kontonummer) listed here. (in Danish only)
The address of the bank is as follows:
Danske Bank, Statens betalinger
Girostrøget 1
0800 Høje Taastrup
Please note that your CPR-number or full name must be included with the payment.
Please note that the above banking information was current on January 1st 2023. It is highly recommended that you verify this information directly with the authorities in Denmark, as changes may happen without the embassy being notified.
Step 2: Collect Documents
A document checklist can be found in section 5 of the application form.
For a quick and efficient processing, you must collect all the required documents in the checklist before you submit your application. Failure to submit all the required documents may result in delays or rejection of your file.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted. It is strongly recommended that you contact the Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration for any updates regarding the submission of correct documents. Failure to submit all the required documents may result in delays or rejection of your application.
The Embassy of Denmark in Israel is not responsible for any problems you may incur as a result of insufficient documentation.
Step 3: Submit the Application
You can send the application and documents directly to the Ministry of Immigration and Integration in Denmark at the following address:
Udlændinge- og Integrationsministeriet
Slotsholmsgade 10
DK-1216 København K
Denmark
Alternatively, you can submit your application through the Danish Embassy in Israel. Please note that if you choose to submit your application this way, there is an additional handling fee payable to the Danish Embassy. The handling fee must be paid by cheque or cash. If additional case processing by the embassy is required, e.g. if documents are missing or the Ministry of Immigration and Integration has additional questions to the client, an additional hourly fee shall be charged as stated in the fee schedule mentioned above.
If You Have Questions
Please contact the Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration directly.
Tel.: +45 70 80 24 50. The phone hours can be found here (local Danish time).
Email: [email protected]
As a general rule, Danish nationals born abroad lose their Danish nationality when reaching the age of 22. However, proof (if you are older than 22) of Danish nationality may be granted provided certain conditions are fulfilled.
Proof of Danish Nationality
If you are older than 22 you can apply for proof of Danish nationality. According to the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration (in Danish only), proof may be granted in the following cases:
If you apply after reaching the age of 22, the Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration does not make an individual assessment of your application. Hence, if you do not fulfil one of the two conditions listed above, you will not be granted proof of Danish nationality.
How to Apply
Step 1: Complete Application form and Payment of Processing Fee
A completed application form is a requirement for an admissible application.
The processing fee of DKK 1200 to the Ministry of Immigration and Integration must be paid using the registration number (registreringsnummer) and account number (kontonummer) listed here. (in Danish only).
The address of the bank is as follows:
Danske Bank, Statens betalinger
Girostrøget 1
0800 Høje Taastrup
Please note that your CPR-number or full name must be included with the payment.
Please note that the above banking information was current on January 1st 2023. It is highly recommended that you verify this information directly with the authorities in Denmark, as changes may happen without the embassy being notified.
Step 2: Collect Documents
A document checklist can be found in section 5 of the application form.
For a quick and efficient processing, you must collect all the required documents in the checklist before you submit your application. Failure to submit all the required documents may result in delays or rejection of your file.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted. It is strongly recommended that you contact the Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration for any updates regarding the submission of correct documents. Failure to submit all the required documents may result in delays or rejection of your application.
The Embassy of Denmark in Israel are not responsible for any problems you may incur as a result of insufficient documentation.
Step 3: Submit the Application
You can send the application and documents directly to the Ministry of Immigration and Integration in Denmark at the following address:
Udlændinge- og Integrationsministeriet
Slotsholmsgade 10
DK-1216 København K
Denmark
Alternatively, you can submit your application through the Danish Embassy in Israel. Please note that if you choose to submit your application this way, there is an additional handling fee payable to the Danish Embassy.If additional case processing by the embassy is required, e.g. if documents are missing or the Ministry of Immigration and Integration has additional questions to the client, an additional hourly fee shall be charged as stated in the fee schedule mentioned above.
If You Have Questions
Please contact the Nationality Division at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration directly.
Tel.: +45 70 80 24 50. The phone hours can be found here (local time).
Email: [email protected]
If a Danish citizen abroad with a CPR-number wants to change his/her name in Denmark (for example due to marriage abroad), the person must contact the municipality in which the person lived before leaving Denmark.
For more information, see the webpage of the CPR Registry (only in Danish).
As a general rule, the estate of a deceased person is administered in the country where the deceased was resident at the time of death.
Further information is available at the following link:
Missions have no role in MitID and it is not possible for citizens to collect physical material at the Missions. Citizens living abroad who want MitID should consult the following webpages:
On 1st January 2007 Denmark acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention of 5th October 1961.
Legalisations of Danish official documents are done only at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen.
Please note that the Embassy of Denmark cannot issue Apostille-stamps and digital apostille is not accepted.
For information on how to receive an Apostille-stamp on Danish Official documents on webpage of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For information on how to receive an Apostille-stamp on Israeli official documents on webpage of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Couples from abroad wishing to get married in Denmark need to apply for a Certificate of Marital Status through The Danish Agency of Family Law.
For all information about how to apply, required documents, processing time and fees, please read more on the homepage of the Agency of Family Law.
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