Denmark•EuropeSupplementary Pay 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
Lower salary threshold work visa option. Requires annual salary of DKK 415,000 (2025) or DKK 446,000 depending on scheme version. Alternative to main Pay Limit Scheme.
The Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme offers a lower salary threshold than the main Pay Limit Scheme, making it accessible to a broader range of skilled workers. The minimum salary requirement is DKK 415,000-446,000 depending on the version applied for. This scheme also requires no employer certification.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
446,000 DKK
per year
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, ER, ET, IQ, IR, LB, LY, NG, PK, SO, SY, YE
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport
Employment contract
Proving DKK 415,000+/year salary
Passport photo
Recent biometric photo
Sponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed with salary specification
Company information
Business registration
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Advantages
- Lower salary requirement than Pay Limit
- No employer certification needed
- Accessible to more workers
- PR pathway available
- Can bring family dependents
Considerations
- Still requires substantial salary
- Unemployment rate condition applies
- Employer-dependent
- Job change requires new permit
- Application conditions same as Pay Limit
Application Process
Secure employment
Job offer with salary of DKK 415,000+/year
Verify unemployment
Check unemployment does not exceed 3.75%
Apply at embassy
Submit application at Danish diplomatic mission
Provide biometrics
Fingerprints and photograph recording
Assessment and decision
SIRI reviews application
Permit issuance
Receive residence and work permit
Application Forms
Work and Residence Permit Application
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