Fast-Track Work Scheme
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Fast-Track Work 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 day

Application Fee

6,810 DKK

Stay Duration

Up to 4 years

Renewable

Varies

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

Streamlined work visa for certified employers recruiting foreign talent. Five tracks including Pay Limit, Researcher, Educational, Short-term, and Supplementary tracks. For skilled workers and specialists.

The Fast-Track Scheme is designed for certified employers to rapidly recruit foreign workers. It includes five specialized tracks: the Pay Limit track (salary-based), Researcher track (for academic positions), Educational track (for educational staff), Short-term track (for stays up to 90 days), and Supplementary Pay Limit track (lower salary threshold).

This scheme provides flexible conditions for employers and faster processing.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

446,000 DKK

per year

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Current and valid

Employment contract

Signed contract with salary terms

Power of attorney

Authorization for employer to handle application

Educational credentials

Diploma or certificates

Optional

Sponsor Documents

Company registration

SIRI certification proof

Employment contract

Signed offer letter

Salary documentation

Proof salary meets standards

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Advantages

  • Faster processing (1 month for urgent cases)
  • Flexible for certified employers
  • Five specialized tracks
  • Pathway to permanent residency
  • Can bring dependents
  • Work authorization immediate upon approval

Considerations

  • Employer must be certified
  • Tied to specific employer
  • Salary requirements vary by track
  • Limited to certified companies
  • Job change requires new permit

Application Process

1

Employer certification

Employer must be certified with SIRI (Agency for International Recruitment and Integration)

2

Receive job offer

Secure employment contract with salary meeting Danish standards

3

Employer initiates application

Employer applies via SIRI with power of attorney from employee

4

Application assessment

SIRI reviews salary and employment conditions

5

Permit issuance

Approved applicants receive residence and work permit

6

Employment commencement

Begin work in Denmark

Application Forms

Work and Residence Permit Application

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