Denmark Halts Residence Permits for Ukrainian Men 23-60 Eligible for Military Service
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 25
Denmark Halts Residence Permits for Ukrainian Men 23-60 Eligible for Military Service
3 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 25
Summary
Ukrainian men aged 23-60 who are eligible for military service will no longer qualify for residence permits in Denmark under planned changes to the Special Act on Ukraine.
Denmark said the move is meant to stop temporary protection from being used to avoid mobilisation, arguing that such departures weaken Ukraine’s military effort against Russia.
Existing permits will remain valid, so the change applies only to new applicants under the temporary protection framework adopted after Russia’s 2022 invasion.
About 47,600 displaced Ukrainians were living in Denmark under that law as of early May 2026, while Copenhagen said it may consider further rule changes.
The shift comes as the EU prepares to revisit Ukrainian refugees’ status in July or, failing that, September; the bloc’s temporary protection regime currently runs until March 4, 2027.