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Guest Researcher Permit

Working Holiday PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-3 months

Application Fee

8,685 DKK

Stay Duration

Up to 3 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

A residence permit for researchers invited to conduct research in Denmark without being employed by a Danish institution.

The Guest Researcher permit is for academics invited to conduct research at Danish institutions without being on the Danish payroll. It requires proof of a Master's degree and sufficient funds to support oneself. It is a temporary status and does not lead directly to permanent residency.

Fee Breakdown

SIRI Case Processing Fee	6,810 DKK
MFA Embassy Fee	1,875 DKK

Stay & Extensions

Extension increments

3 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Invitation from a Danish research institution

Master's degree or equivalent

Financial self-support (e.g., DKK 12,770/month for individual)

Research must be conducted at host facilities

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Receipt of paid SIRI fee

Copy of all pages of passport

Official invitation letter

Documentation of Master's degree

Documentation of financial self-support

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows for academic collaboration
Sideline employment permitted
Family reunification allowed

Worth Knowing

Cannot be extended beyond 3 years
Requires proof of financial self-support
Does not count toward PR

Application Process

Create Case Order ID and pay SIRI fee

Pay MFA Embassy fee

Host institution completes Part 1 of AR1

Guest researcher completes Part 2 of AR1

Submit biometrics within 14 days

Receive decision

Application Forms

AR1/AR6 Online

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