On November 26, 2024, the Danish Parliament decided that residence permits granted under the Act on Temporary Residence Permits for persons displaced from Ukraine can be extended until March 17, 2026.
Key Changes
- The new rules for extending residence permits under the Act on Temporary Residence Permits for Persons Displaced from Ukraine (hereinafter the Special Act) will came into effect on December 1, 2024.
- Those who have a residence permit under the Special Act can have their residence permit in Denmark extended until March 17, 2026, if they continue to meet the conditions.
- The Immigration Service will automatically assess whether a residence permit under the Special Act can be extended. If the holder still complies with the requirements laid down in the current residence permit, the immigration service will automatically extend the residence permit.
What to Expect
When the Immigration Service has processed the case, and the residence permit has been extended, the holder will receive a new residence card by mail, without the need for biometric registration.
The Immigration Service will process a case as soon as possible and aims to have it processed before the current residence permit under the Special Act expires. The processing of most cases is expected to be completed before March 17, 2025. If a case is not processed before this date, the holder is still entitled to stay in Denmark with the same rights.
Erickson Insights & Analysis
Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.