Did you lose your Danish citizenship when you became a U.S. citizen? You may still have a time-limited opportunity to reclaim it.
Before September 1, 2015, Denmark did not permit dual citizenship. As a result, many Danish nationals automatically lost their Danish citizenship when they acquired a foreign nationality – including U.S. citizenship.
Since September 1, 2015, Denmark has allowed dual citizenship and introduced a simplified reacquisition procedure for former Danish citizens. Under current Danish law, individuals who lost their Danish citizenship by acquiring a foreign nationality before this date may apply to reacquire Danish citizenship through a simplified declaration process.
This special reacquisition route is only available until June 30, 2026. After this date, this simplified reacquisition route will permanently close and individuals will instead have to qualify under the ordinary (and significantly more restrictive) naturalization rules.
Contact us today for a free consultation to find out if you are eligible to regain your Danish citizenship and how we may assist you in the process before this opportunity expires.