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Pay Limit Scheme
VisasDenmarkPay Limit Scheme
DenmarkDenmark•Europe
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Pay Limit 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

3,215 USD

Stay Duration

Duration of contract up to 4 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

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Overview

Work permit for high-salary positions (DKK 552,000+/year) without occupation restrictions.

The Pay Limit Scheme is a streamlined residence and work permit pathway designed to attract highly qualified international professionals to the Danish labour market. It is specifically tailored for individuals who have secured high-salary employment in Denmark, regardless of their specific educational background or professional field. By setting a significant annual salary threshold, the scheme ensures that the incoming talent is well-compensated and contributes meaningfully to the Danish economy, while also simplifying the administrative burden for both employers and applicants.

This visa is ideal for skilled workers, specialists, and executives who have received a competitive job offer from a Danish-registered entity. Because it does not require a specific degree or occupation, it offers flexibility for professionals in diverse sectors, from technology and finance to management and creative industries. It serves as a primary route for non-EU/EEA nationals to establish residency in Denmark through employment, provided they meet the rigorous salary and contractual standards set by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI).

Stay & Extensions

Status typeTied to program duration

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Positive List Scheme
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Positive List Scheme

Validity4 years
Processing1-3 months
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Fast-Track Work Scheme
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Fast-Track Work Scheme

ValidityVaries (Depends on employment contract length)
ProcessingVaries
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a concrete job offer from a company registered in Denmark.

Annual gross salary must meet or exceed the minimum threshold (DKK 552,000 for 2026).

Salary must be paid into a Danish bank account in the applicant's own name.

Terms of employment and salary must correspond to Danish standards.

The job must not be subject to a legal labour conflict.

Must possess any required Danish authorization for the specific profession, if applicable.

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

552,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed application form.

Documentation of paid application fee.

Copy of all pages of a valid passport (including empty pages and covers).

Employment contract or job offer detailing salary, terms, and job description.

Documentation of relevant education or work experience (if required).

Documentation of necessary professional authorization (if required).

Documentation for any salary components not explicitly in the contract (if applicable).

Application Process

1

Secure job offer: Employment contract with salary of at least DKK 478,000/year

2

Verify unemployment rate: Check if seasonally adjusted unemployment does not exceed 3.75%

3

Apply for residence permit: Submit application at Danish embassy or consulate

4

Provide biometrics: Record fingerprints and photograph

5

Application assessment: SIRI reviews salary and documentation

6

Permit approval: Receive residence and work permit

Application Forms

Go to application portal
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