The Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration has officially implemented a significant increase in the application fee for Danish citizenship, effective June 18, 2025. This change follows a political agreement from 2024 and comes alongside the introduction of a new reapplication fee for repeat applicants.

New Citizenship Application Fee: €804

According to the ministry’s announcement, the new fee for first-time applications for Danish citizenship is €804 (DKK 6,000), marking a sharp rise from the previous fee of €536 (DKK 4,000) that was in place until June 18.

This decision aims to cover the administrative costs associated with processing citizenship applications and reflects the government's strategy to introduce what has been termed “sensible and fair adjustments” to the system.

Repeated Applications Now Incur Additional Fee

In a notable change to the naturalization process, applicants who reapply for Danish citizenship more than once will now be required to pay a €402 (DKK 3,000) reapplication fee. This applies only from the second reapplication onward—the first reapplication remains exempt from this added cost.

“This measure is designed to reduce unnecessary strain on administrative resources and ensure that repeat applications are made more responsibly,” the ministry stated.

Young Applicants Born or Raised in Denmark Unaffected by Fee Increase

Youth applicants who were born or raised in Denmark will continue to pay the original application fee of €536 (DKK 4,000). This special provision ensures that integrated youth are not disproportionately burdened by the new fee structure.

2025 Citizenship Schedule: Only One Approval Round

In another important update, the Danish government has confirmed that citizenship will only be granted once in 2025, in the spring parliamentary session. This is due to the administrative workload associated with Denmark assuming the EU Council Presidency in the second half of the year.

The next round of Danish citizenship approvals is expected in early 2026, when a new legislative bill may be introduced to streamline the process and potentially expand eligibility.

Key Takeaways:

• New citizenship fee: €804 (DKK 6,000), effective from June 18, 2025

• Reapplication fee: €402 (DKK 3,000) from the second reapplication onward

• Youth born/raised in Denmark still pay €536 (DKK 4,000)

• Citizenship granted only once in 2025, with possible reform in early 2026

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