24-year rule

Requirements

The rule has four requirements:

1. Age – Non-resident spouses can be united and thus cohabit with their spouse living in Denmark only when both parties have reached the age of 24 years.
2. Ties – The couple's aggregate ties to Denmark must be stronger than those to the country of origin. However, the demands of aggregate ties are not applicable to people born in Denmark or people who acquired Danish citizenship as young children and have lived in Denmark for more than 28 years.
3. Economy – The Danish spouse must prove to be able to financially support the new couple (there is a minimum income requirement of twice the welfare benefit rate), post a DKK 100,000 guaranty (the sum is adjusted for inflation annually), and not have received welfare benefits for a year and not owe money to the authorities.
4. Residence – The couple must show that they own or rent a residence of at most two people per room and at least 20 m2 (217 ft2) per person.

Support and criticism

The rule has drawn criticism from human rights organizations.

The rule is supported by all major political parties in Denmark except Enhedslisten. Some Danish politicians have advocated increasing it to 28 years of age. Also advocated by the Progress Party in neighbouring country Norway, centre-right parties agreed to implement the rule there in 2014.

References

References

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