The 24-year rule is the popular name for a rule in Danish immigration law §9. It states a number of requirements to a married couple if they want a permanent residence in Denmark. It is meant to cut down forced marriages and family reunification immigration. [1] [2]
The rule has four requirements:
The rule has drawn criticism from human rights organizations. [3]
The rule is supported by all major political parties in Denmark except Enhedslisten. [4] Some Danish politicians have advocated increasing it to 28 years of age. [5] [6] Also advocated by the Progress Party in neighbouring country Norway, centre-right parties agreed to implement the rule there in 2014. [7] [8]
The 24-year rule is the popular name for a rule in Danish immigration law §9. It states a number of requirements to a married couple if they want a permanent residence in Denmark. It is meant to cut down forced marriages and family reunification immigration. [1] [2]
The rule has four requirements:
The rule has drawn criticism from human rights organizations. [3]
The rule is supported by all major political parties in Denmark except Enhedslisten. [4] Some Danish politicians have advocated increasing it to 28 years of age. [5] [6] Also advocated by the Progress Party in neighbouring country Norway, centre-right parties agreed to implement the rule there in 2014. [7] [8]