Denmark Cuts Spouse Visas for Bachelor's and Master's Students
New Danish visa rules prevent international bachelor's and master's students from bringing accompanying spouses.
2026年10月29日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /International students in Denmark can no longer bring spouses under new rules. The change affects bachelor's and master's degree students. The new restrictions took effect on October 1st.
The policy covers most third-country students in state-approved programmes. This includes bachelor's, professional bachelor's, and master's degrees. Erasmus and Nordic Master joint programmes are also included.
Exceptions apply to PhD students and children under 18. Certain Turkish citizens may also qualify under EU agreements.
SIRI states that application date determines rule eligibility. Spouses qualify only if both applied before October 1st 2026. The changes also cut post-study job-seeking permits from three years to one.
Source: The Local Denmark
