Denmark Family Reunification: Cohabitation Evidence PDF Pack
Denmark's family reunification allows spouses and cohabiting partners of people living in Denmark to obtain residence permits. If married, the marriage must be legally valid under Danish law (both present at ceremony, both 18+). For non-married partners, SIRI assesses "permanent cohabitation," generally requiring at least 18 months of living together at the same address. The application fee is DKK 8,490.
Visa Types
- Family Reunification (Spouse/Cohabiting Partner) — Processing: ~7 months
- Accompanying Family Member — Processing: ~4-6 months
Why Chat Evidence Matters
SIRI's "permanent cohabitation" requirement means documented proof of living together for at least 18 months. Chat evidence helps establish the continuity of cohabitation — messages referencing shared daily life, household tasks, and domestic routines prove you actually lived together during claimed periods. For periods of brief separation (travel, work), chat messages maintaining daily contact prove the cohabitation arrangement continued.
Evidence Requirements
- Cohabitation Proof (18+ months): Joint rental/tenancy agreements, registration papers showing the same address, or documentation of extensive stays in each other's country with proof of actually living together during those stays.
- Marriage Certificate (if married): Marriage certificate proving a legally valid marriage under Danish law. Both parties must have been present at the ceremony, no proxy marriages.
- Communication Evidence: WhatsApp messages, emails, call logs showing ongoing contact, especially messages referencing shared daily life, domestic routines, and household matters.
- Travel and Visit Documentation: Flight tickets, visa stamps, and proof of stays at the partner's address. Short-term visits alone are usually insufficient — SIRI looks for evidence of actually living together.
- Identity and Financial Documents: Valid passports, proof of sponsor's residence status in Denmark, and financial documentation.
Step-by-Step: Create Your Evidence PDF
- Export your WhatsApp chat — Export your conversation history covering at least the 18-month cohabitation period. Include messages about daily life, household matters, and shared routines.
- Upload to PartnerProof — Drop your file into PartnerProof. All processing happens in your browser.
- Select a European destination — Choose an EU destination from the selector. PartnerProof applies A4 format and European date formatting.
- Organize by month — Use the timeline view to ensure coverage across all 18+ months. PartnerProof's gap indicator highlights any months without evidence. Use monthly sampling to create a month-by-month communication record.
- Add cohabitation documents and photos — Upload joint lease agreements, registration papers, utility bills, and photos from your shared home. PartnerProof organizes everything chronologically.
- Download and submit — Download the complete evidence PDF and submit through nyidanmark.dk along with the required application fee (DKK 8,490).
Evidence Checklist
- Family reunification application via nyidanmark.dk
- Valid passports for both partners
- Marriage certificate (if applicable) with translation
- Communication evidence PDF covering 18+ months
- Joint rental/tenancy agreement
- Address registration showing same address for 18+ months
- Travel tickets and visa stamps for visits
- Photos from shared home and life
- Sponsor's proof of residence in Denmark
- Application fee (DKK 8,490)
- Translations for non-Danish/English documents
Frequently Asked Questions
What proves cohabitation for Denmark family reunification (lease, bank letters)?
SIRI accepts joint rental or tenancy agreements, registration papers (CPR) showing the same address, utility bills in both names, bank statements reflecting the same address, and official correspondence addressed to both partners at the shared address. The evidence must cover at least 18 continuous months.
How to organize documents by month for Denmark visa?
Create a month-by-month evidence timeline. For each month, include a mix of: cohabitation documents (if available), representative chat messages showing daily life, and photos. PartnerProof's monthly sampling mode automatically selects messages across the timeline, and the built-in statistics show communication frequency per month.
Should I add chat evidence for time apart for Denmark family reunification?
Absolutely. If you were briefly apart during the claimed cohabitation period (travel, work), chat messages showing daily contact and references to "coming home" or shared household matters prove the cohabitation arrangement continued. SIRI distinguishes between actual separation and brief absences from a shared home.
What is the 18-month cohabitation requirement for Denmark?
For unmarried partners applying through the "permanent cohabitation" route, SIRI generally requires evidence of living together at the same address for at least 18 months. Short-term visits or holidays at each other's home are usually not sufficient. You must show you actually established a shared household for an extended, continuous period.
How much does Denmark family reunification cost?
The application fee is currently DKK 8,490 (approximately EUR 1,140). Processing time is typically up to 7 months. Additional costs may include translations, document legalization, and travel for biometric registration. Check nyidanmark.dk for the most current fee schedule.
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