Birthactive
Citizenship at birth through a Danish parent
Birth to a Danish parent creates Danish citizenship. Birth in Denmark alone to two foreign parents is not general jus soli.
Sources: Denmark UIM - citizenship
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization as the spouse of a citizen
A spouse of a Dane may naturalize after six years of residence (vs nine), on a sliding scale by marriage length.
Sources: Denmark UIM - citizenship
Ancestryactive
Danish citizenship through a Danish parent
A child of a Danish citizen parent is Danish under the Nationality Act.
Sources: Denmark UIM - citizenship
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization after long residence
Adults generally need about nine years continuous residence, permanent residence, Danish language and civics tests, self-support, and good conduct. Parliament grants nationality by statute. Dual nationality is generally allowed.
Sources: Denmark UIM - citizenship