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Visa Pathways to Denmark

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Accompanying Family Member Residence Permit
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Accompanying Family Member Residence Permit

This residence permit is for the spouse, registered/cohabiting partner, or child under 18 of a non-EU/EEA national who holds a valid Danish residence permit for work or study.

ValidityMatches sponsor's permit duration
Processing2–3 months
Cost3080 DKK
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Au pair — Au Pair (Au pair)
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Au pair — Au Pair (Au pair)

Cultural exchange for ages 18–29 living with a Danish host family; household duties only, max 2 years; requires proficiency in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, or German.

Validity2 years
Processing3 months
Cost4305 DKK
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Authorisation Scheme
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Authorisation Scheme

Residence permit for non-EU/EEA healthcare professionals (dentists, doctors, nurses) to obtain Danish medical authorization.

Validity3 to 5 years
Processing1 month
Cost3060 DKK
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Basic and Youth Study Permit
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Basic and Youth Study Permit

This residence permit is for non-EU/EEA nationals admitted to an approved basic school (primary/lower secondary, from 9th grade up) or a youth education program (such as high school/gymnasium) in Denmark.

Validity1 year
Processing2 months
Cost3060 DKK
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Educational Attachment Scheme (Uddannelsestilknytning)
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Educational Attachment Scheme (Uddannelsestilknytning)

This scheme allows certain foreign nationals who lose their original grounds for residence in Denmark to continue staying and studying if they are enrolled in an educational program that leads to a job on Denmark's Positive Lists.

ValidityDuration of educational program + 6 months
Processing2–3 months
Cost3060 DKK
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Family Reunification Residence Permit
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Family Reunification Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Join spouse, partner, or child with legal resident or Danish citizen sponsor; full work rights; renewable path to permanent residency.

Validity2 years
Processing10 months
Cost8490 DKK
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Fast-Track Work Scheme
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Fast-Track Work Scheme

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Fast-track work permit for skilled professionals sponsored by certified Danish employers with streamlined 1-month processing.

ValidityVaries (Depends on employment contract length)
Processing1 month
Cost6810 DKK
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Folk High School Permit
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Folk High School Permit

Residence permit for non-EU/EEA students attending approved Danish folk high schools; 18-month cumulative cap, no work rights.

Validity18 months
Processing2 months
Cost3060 DKK
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Guest Researcher Permit
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Guest Researcher Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Research permit for Master's degree holders; institution-invited, 3-year maximum stay, requires financial self-support without employment contract.

Validity3 years
Processing1–2 months
Cost6810 DKK
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Herdsmen and Farm Managers Scheme
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Herdsmen and Farm Managers Scheme

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit for herdsmen and farm managers in Denmark with minimum salary of DKK 35,705/month; up to 4 years, renewable with family reunification rights.

Validity4 years
Processing1 month
Cost6810 DKK
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Intern (Praktikant)
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Intern (Praktikant)

Practical work experience permit for students and recent graduates; up to 18 months renewable with work restricted to approved internship employer.

Validity18 months
Processing2–3 months
Cost4305 DKK
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Mobile Workplaces at Sea Permit
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Mobile Workplaces at Sea Permit

Residence and work permit for maritime workers on mobile drilling rigs and vessels; 6-month stay in Danish waters.

Validity6 months
Processing1 month
Cost6810 DKK
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Pay Limit Scheme
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Pay Limit Scheme

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit for professionals earning DKK 552,000+/year in Denmark; no occupation restrictions or qualifications required.

ValidityDuration of contract up to 4 years
Processing1–3 months
Cost6810 DKK
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Positive List Scheme
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Positive List Scheme

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit for skilled professionals in occupations on Denmark's Positive List; spouse work rights included.

Validity4 years
Processing3–4 months
Cost6810 DKK
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Post-Study Work Permit (3-Year)
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Post-Study Work Permit (3-Year)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Job-seeking permit for Danish graduates; 3 years with limited work (90h/month Sep-May, full-time Jun-Aug).

Validity3 years
Processing3 months
Cost3060 DKK
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Religious Worker (Religiøs forkynder)
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Religious Worker (Religiøs forkynder)

Work permit for clergy and religious professionals in recognized Danish denominations; initially 7 months to 1 year, renewable up to 3 years, unlimited for wedding officiants.

Validity7 months
Processing6 months
Cost10760 DKK
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Researcher Scheme (Forskerordningen)
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Researcher Scheme (Forskerordningen)

Employer-sponsored work permit for researchers at Danish institutions or research-focused companies; up to 4 years renewable.

Validity4 years
Processing1 month
CostFree
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Residence Permit based on Former Danish Citizenship, Danish Descent, or Ties to a Danish Minority Group
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Residence Permit based on Former Danish Citizenship, Danish Descent, or Ties to a Danish Minority Group

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for former Danish citizens, Danish descendants, or Danish minority affiliates with full work rights and accelerated path to permanent residence.

Validity1 year initial
Processing10 months
CostFree
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Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
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Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

Short-stay visa for tourism, business, or cultural events for up to 90 days.

Validity3 months
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
Cost90 EUR
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Service Provider Permit
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Service Provider Permit

This is a residence and work permit for employees of companies outside the EU/EEA providing temporary services in Denmark.

ValidityDuration of service contract
Processing1 month
Cost6810 DKK
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Special Individual Qualifications Scheme
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Special Individual Qualifications Scheme

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for specialized talent—artists, athletes, coaches—with unique qualifications; initial 1-year grants renewable with PR pathway.

Validity1 year
Processing2–3 months
Cost6810 DKK
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Start-up Denmark
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Start-up Denmark

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for non-EU entrepreneurs with expert-approved innovative business ideas; 2-year permit renewable with dependent qualification.

Validity2 years
Processing1–2 months
Cost3060 DKK
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Startup Denmark Visa
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Startup Denmark Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for non-EU entrepreneurs with expert-approved innovative business ideas; initial 2-year permit renewable for up to 3 years, dependents qualifying.

Validity2 years
Processing1 month
Cost6810 DKK
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Student Visa (Type D)
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Student Visa (Type D)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for international students at Danish higher education institutions with limited summer work rights and renewable status.

ValidityDuration of program
Processing2 months
Cost3060 DKK
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Study — Higher Education (Videregående uddannelse)
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Study — Higher Education (Videregående uddannelse)

Higher education residence permit with limited work rights (90h/month Sep–May, full-time Jun–Aug) and post-study job-seeking pathway for qualifying students.

Validity6 months
Processing2 months
Cost3060 DKK
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Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme
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Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for employment at DKK 446,000+ with conditional job posting requirements; up to 5 years with PR qualification.

Validity5 years
Processing2–5 months
Cost6810 DKK
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Volunteer Residence Permit
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Volunteer Residence Permit

Perform unpaid volunteer work for non-profits aged 18–30; up to 18 months, family members not permitted.

Validity18 months
Processing3 months
CostFree
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Working Holiday Visa
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Working Holiday Visa

Year-long working holiday permit for qualifying young adults from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Chile, and Argentina.

Validity1 year
Processing3 months
CostFree
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§9q — Retired Employee of an International Organization (Section 9q)
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§9q — Retired Employee of an International Organization (Section 9q)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for retirees 60+ from international organizations with 12+ years legal residence; renewable with permanent residency pathway after 5 years.

Validity2 years
Processing1 day – 7 months
CostFree
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