Denmark•EuropeSelf-Employed Business Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
6,810 DKK
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for establishing and operating a business in Denmark. Self-employed status with business ownership required. Alternative to Startup Denmark for traditional business models.
The Self-Employed Business Visa allows entrepreneurs to establish and operate businesses in Denmark as self-employed persons. This pathway is for business owners who do not meet the Startup Denmark criteria or prefer traditional business models. Must demonstrate business viability and financial capacity.
Annual Visa Allocation
75 visas per year
The Start-up Denmark scheme has a cap of 75 approvals per calendar year.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
143,328 DKK
per year
Minimum Savings
143,328 DKK
Investment Required
100,000 DKK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current and valid
Business registration
Danish business documentation
Proof of capital
Investment funds documentation
Business plan
Detailed business strategy
Financial statements
If business operating
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Advantages
- Traditional business pathway
- Less competitive than Startup Denmark
- PR pathway available
- Can bring dependents
- Flexible business models accepted
- Renewable permits
Considerations
- Requires business capital investment
- Must maintain business operations
- Documentation requirements
- Ongoing business compliance needed
- Not suitable for passive investment
Application Process
Business registration
Register business with Danish authorities
Prepare business documentation
Business plan and financial projections
Demonstrate capital
Proof of investment capital for business
Apply for residence permit
Submit application at Danish embassy
Provide business credentials
Business registration and ownership documentation
Permit issuance
Residence and work permit as self-employed
Application Forms
Self-Employed Business Application
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