Denmark•EuropePay Limit Work Scheme
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
6,810 DKK
Stay Duration
Up to 5 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
Work residence permit based on salary threshold. Requires annual salary of at least DKK 478,000 (2025). Available to all employers, does not require certification. Direct pathway to employment.
The Pay Limit Scheme provides residence and work permits based primarily on salary without requiring employer certification. The salary threshold is adjusted annually (2025: DKK 478,000). This scheme is suitable for skilled workers earning above the threshold and provides a direct pathway without additional point systems or selection criteria.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
552,000 DKK
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current and valid
Employment contract
Proving salary of DKK 478,000+/year
Passport photo
Recent biometric photo
Educational certificates
Diploma or credentials
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed offer letter with salary terms
Company registration
Business registration documents
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Advantages
- No employer certification required
- Clear salary-based criteria
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Can bring dependents
- Salary threshold adjusted annually
Considerations
- High salary requirement (DKK 478,000+)
- Unemployment rate condition
- Tied to specific employer
- Job change requires new permit
- Not available if unemployment exceeds threshold
Application Process
Secure job offer
Employment contract with salary of at least DKK 478,000/year
Verify unemployment rate
Check if seasonally adjusted unemployment does not exceed 3.75%
Apply for residence permit
Submit application at Danish embassy or consulate
Provide biometrics
Record fingerprints and photograph
Application assessment
SIRI reviews salary and documentation
Permit approval
Receive residence and work permit
Application Forms
Work and Residence Permit Application
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