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Herdsmen and Farm Managers Scheme

Work 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 4 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

A residence and work permit for skilled agricultural workers employed as herdsmen or farm managers in Denmark.

This permit is designed for skilled agricultural workers to fill specific roles in Danish farming. It requires proof of relevant education and experience. The permit is tied to the employer and does not allow for sideline work.

Fee Breakdown

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

Stay & Extensions

Extension increments

4 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Employed as herdsman or farm manager

Professional qualifications (education/experience)

Salary meeting Danish standards (min DKK 35,352.96/month)

Salary paid into a Danish bank account within 180 days of entry

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Receipt of paid SIRI fee

Copy of all pages of passport

Employment contract or job offer

Documentation of agricultural education/qualifications

Documentation of work experience

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Specific pathway for agricultural sector
Family reunification allowed
Renewable permit

Worth Knowing

Strictly limited to specific agricultural roles
Temporary suspension for certain educational backgrounds
No sideline employment
Education from Uganda (as of April 2026)
Non-agricultural roles (e.g., mink farm hands)

Application Process

Create Case Order ID and pay SIRI fee

Pay MFA Embassy fee

Employer completes Part 1 of AR1

Applicant completes Part 2 of AR1

Submit biometrics within 14 days

Receive decision

Application Forms

AR1/AR6 Online

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Overview

A residence and work permit for skilled agricultural workers employed as herdsmen or farm managers in Denmark.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Employed as herdsman or farm manager

Professional qualifications (education/experience)

Salary meeting Danish standards (min DKK 35,352.96/month)

Salary paid into a Danish bank account within 180 days of entry

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Receipt of paid SIRI fee

Copy of all pages of passport

Employment contract or job offer

Documentation of agricultural education/qualifications

Documentation of work experience

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Specific pathway for agricultural sector
Family reunification allowed
Renewable permit

Worth Knowing

Strictly limited to specific agricultural roles
Temporary suspension for certain educational backgrounds
No sideline employment
Education from Uganda (as of April 2026)
Non-agricultural roles (e.g., mink farm hands)