Denmark: men aged 23–59 need documentation about military obligations

CORRECTION 24.10.2026 The previous version spoke only of “new applications”. The Act covers all applications from 25.06.2026, and some permits already granted will be revoked. [1, 2] WHAT CHANGED The Act in force from 3 September 2026 covers all applications under the Special Act submitted on or after 25 June 2026: men aged 23–59 are granted a permit only with documentation that they have fulfilled their military obligations and are exempt from service in Ukraine. [1] Permits granted before 3 September 2026 to men aged 23–59 who applied on or after 25 June 2026 will be revoked unless this would be contrary to Denmark’s international obligations. [2] Men under 23 are now granted a permit only until they turn 23; after that it is extended only with the same documentation. [3] WHO IS AFFECTED The rule applies both to applications under section 1 of the Special Act and to family-member applications under section 2. [7] The amendment does not affect people who applied before 25 June 2026 and already hold a permit under the Special Act, including when they extend it. [4] WHAT TO DO The Danish Immigration Service recommends documentation from Rezerv+ or the DIIA portal showing your military status; only documents from Ukrainian authorities that clearly show your current status are accepted. [5, 6] VERBATIM FROM THE SOURCE (English) [1] “All applications for a residence permit under the Special Act submitted on or after 25 June 2026.” [2] “Residence permits granted under the Special Act to Ukrainian men between the ages of 23 and 59 who applied for a residence permit on or after 25 June 2026 and were granted the residence permit before the Act enters into force on 3 September 2026. These residence permits will be revoked unless this would be contrary to Denmark's international obligations.” [3] “Ukrainian men under the age of 23 will in future only be granted a residence permit until they turn 23. After that, their residence permit cannot be extended unless they can document that they have fulfilled their military obligations and are exempt from military service in Ukraine.” [4] “The legislative amendment will not affect persons who have already been granted a residence permit under the Special Act and submitted their application before 25 June 2026. This also applies if they subsequently apply for an extension of their residence permit.” [5] “We recommend documentation from Rezerv+ or the DIIA portal documenting your military status.” [6] “Only documents issued by the Ukrainian authorities that clearly show your current status can be accepted as documentation.” [7] “This applies both if you apply for a residence permit under section 1 of the Special Act and if you apply for a residence permit as a family member under section 2 of the Special Act.” Source: Ny i Danmark — https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/News-Front-Page/2026/09/New-rules-for-Ukrainian-men-of-military-age-(23-59-years) Also: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Ukraine/Displaced-from-Ukraine Also: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words-and-concepts/F%C3%A6lles/Information-to-Ukrainian-citizens Quotes checked against the official source on 24.10.2026.