In brief
An Indian citizen with a Danish permit needs an immigration review. A Danish citizen considering Indian citizenship needs a nationality review instead; moving to India does not require giving up Danish nationality.
Start with Danish Immigration Service: Lapsing of a residence permit (opens in a new tab)
Your next steps
0 of 5 steps complete · Next: Identify the issuing authority
Identify the issuing authority
Next stepSeparate Immigration Service family/asylum or permanent permits from SIRI work/study permissions. Use the authority and legal basis in your decision; the SIRI work route expressly distinguishes some permanent permits.
Check loss from giving up the Danish home
The Immigration Service says a permit can lapse when you give up your Danish residence, leave and do not intend to return. A printed future expiry date does not establish a continuing right.
Apply the relevant absence category
For covered Immigration Service permits, consecutive absence limits vary: six months for temporary-purpose permits and some shorter residence histories, twelve months for qualifying longer histories and permanent permits. Check special protection and posting rules, and the separate SIRI route if applicable.
Arrange dispensation before relying on it
The Immigration Service describes dispensation for a documented temporary purpose or prevented return. Present purpose, dates and evidence to the responsible authority; asking is not approval. Review dependent family members separately.
Coordinate citizenship release only when relevant
Borger.dk distinguishes residents in Denmark from dual nationals permanently abroad. Children have separate age, custody and consent conditions. Obtain the ministry’s applicable release decision and coordinate with the Indian citizenship authority; do not surrender a usable passport in anticipation of approval.
Suggested preparation sequence. Your authority may require a different order. Progress stays on this device.
Denmark & India guidance · All countries
Evidence for these steps
Checked 20 October 2026. Links support the statements within their scope; preparation lists are editorial suggestions. Access limitations are disclosed below.
- Identify the issuing authority: Danish Immigration Service — Lapsing of a residence permit; SIRI — Lapse dispensation: work
- Check loss from giving up the Danish home: Danish Immigration Service — Lapsing of a residence permit
- Apply the relevant absence category: Danish Immigration Service — Lapsing of a residence permit; SIRI — Lapse dispensation: work
- Arrange dispensation before relying on it: Danish Immigration Service — Lapsing of a residence permit
- Coordinate citizenship release only when relevant: Borger.dk / Ministry of Immigration and Integration — Danish citizens: release from citizenship
What to have ready
0 of 3 preparedKeep documents in your own secure records. Tick what you have; nothing is uploaded.
Questions to take to an adviser
- Is my permit issued under SIRI or Immigration Service rules?
- Does giving up my home trigger lapse before the absence limit?
- What nationality evidence does each authority need?
Who can help
A qualified Denmark adviser and an Indian cross-border tax or citizenship specialist, as appropriate. The responsible authority decides applications.
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Official sources support the statements they address. They do not certify this guide or your eligibility. Open the source and check current amendments before acting.
National Portal of India (opens in a new tab)
Immigration Service permit absence categories and dispensation.
Separate SIRI work-permit route; do not apply family-permit limits universally.
Release conditions and children’s consent; Danish-language guidance.
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