Danish Immigration Suspends Permanent Residence Case Processing

Denmark has temporarily paused processing certain immigration applications. This decision directly affects foreign residents awaiting permanent residency or family reunification permits. The pause follows a technical error in the Danish National Police Criminal Register. The Danish Ministry of Justice notified the Danish Immigration Service about this system glitch.

The technical issue affects background check databases used by immigration officers. Because background checks cannot be verified, case processing is currently put on hold. The suspension applies specifically to permanent residence applications and select family reunification cases. Other types of residence permits are not mentioned as affected at this time.

For residents moving between Sweden and Denmark, processing delays may impact long-term plans. The Danish Immigration Service will resume processing once police databases function correctly again. (Source: nyidanmark.dk)