- Denmark’s government published a list of public debts that automatically disqualify foreigners from obtaining a permanent residence permit
- The Danish authorities confirmed that any overdue public payment, no matter the amount, is enough to block a permanent residence application
- Six specific categories of debt appear on the government’s conclusive list, covering everything from taxes to child support and day-care payments
Denmark has drawn a clear line for foreigners hoping to settle permanently in the country, confirming that outstanding public debt of any kind will disqualify an applicant from receiving a permanent residence permit.
The Danish government published the requirements on its official website, spelling out exactly what counts as disqualifying debt and leaving no room for interpretation.
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What Denmark’s permanent residence debt rule says
According to the government’s website, a debt is considered overdue when the public is entitled to payment and the amount due has not been cleared by the deadline. The official statement reads:
“You may not have any overdue public debts. A debt is considered overdue if the public is entitled to payment of the debt, or if the amount due has not been repaid by the due date.”
The website further states:
“The following types of debt are those that are considered public debt. If you have overdue payments for any of the types of debt below, you cannot qualify for a permanent residence permit (conclusive list).”
The 6 types of debt that disqualify applicants
Denmark’s government listed six specific categories of public debt that will prevent a foreigner from qualifying for permanent residence:
1. Nonpayment of Active Social Policy Act benefits
2. Child support paid
3. Day-care payment
4. Overpaid housing benefits
5. Housing-subsidy loan
6. Taxes and levies, unless
All six fall under the umbrella of public debt, and the government describes the list as conclusive, meaning no debt types outside of these six apply under this particular rule.
Foreigners planning to apply for permanent residence in Denmark are advised to verify their debt status against each of these categories before submitting an application, as any overdue payment under one of these headings would constitute an automatic disqualification.
Denmark speaks about eligibility for permanent residence
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Denmark’s government website has identified a category of foreigners who can never qualify for a permanent residence permit in the country.
The restriction applies regardless of how long they have lived in Denmark or whether they meet other permanent residency requirements.
Source: Legit.ng