Denmark•Europe1–2 months
DKK 8,685 DKK
Varies by filing options
3 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Research permit for Master's degree holders; institution-invited, 3-year maximum stay, requires financial self-support without employment contract.
The Guest Researcher permit allows academics to conduct research at Danish institutions without direct employment. It requires a Master's degree and proof of financial self-support. The sponsoring institution provides the invitation, and research must occur at its facilities.
Processing typically takes 1–2 months. The total fee is DKK 8,685 (DKK 6,810 SIRI processing plus DKK 1,875 MFA embassy fee). The permit lasts up to 3 years and cannot be extended beyond that cap. Dependents including spouse and children under 18 may accompany. Sideline employment related to research is permitted.
This visa is ideal for Master's-degree-holding researchers invited by Danish institutions to collaborate on specific projects without employment arrangements.
| Initial grant | 3 years |
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
Receipt of paid SIRI fee
Copy of all pages of passport
Official invitation letter
Documentation of Master's degree
Documentation of financial self-support
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