Published: 28.10.2026
Most Danish citizenship applications remain on hold following a suspension that began in March 2026. The government is considering a screening model for applicants’ anti-democratic views, while deciding to introduce a citizenship bill for 2,055 people before the model is ready.
According to sources, the uncertainty affects people who have already gone through the lengthy naturalisation process and are waiting for a decision or inclusion in a citizenship bill. The suspension may delay access to Danish citizenship, while the proposed screening model adds a further political consideration to the process. This matters most to current citizenship applicants and anyone relying on a Danish passport or full citizenship status by a specific date. It is worth following if an application has already been filed or is planned soon; it does not directly change ordinary residence-permit rules.