Denmark•Europe1 month
DKK 3,060 DKK
Varies by filing options
3 to 5 years
3 yr initial · extendable to 5 · Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA healthcare professionals (dentists, doctors, nurses) to obtain Danish medical authorization.
The Authorisation Scheme is a residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA dentists, doctors, and nurses seeking to complete Danish professional authorization. Applicants must obtain a formal assessment of their primary qualifications from the Danish Patient Safety Authority and demonstrate sufficient funds (DKK 66,276/month for those under 25 travelling alone; DKK 79,920 for those over 25).
The permit lasts three years, renewable to a total of five years. Processing takes approximately one month. The DKK 3,060 application fee covers SIRI case processing. Permit holders have full work rights in Denmark and may bring dependents; spouses can work without restriction. Extensions beyond three years require passing the Danish 3 Exam.
This visa is ideal for qualified foreign healthcare professionals from outside the EU/EEA who are committed to obtaining Danish professional authorization and establishing a career in Denmark's healthcare sector.
| Initial grant | 3 years |
| Extendable up to | 5 years |
0 for doctors and nurses in 2026
Must be a dentist, doctor, or nurse trained outside the EU/EEA
Formal assessment of primary qualifications from the Danish Patient Safety Authority
Must document sufficient funds (DKK 66,276 if under 25 travelling alone; DKK 79,920 if over 25 travelling alone; higher amounts if accompanying family)
Must not have held a residence permit under this scheme within the previous 2 years
Receipt of paid SIRI case processing fee
Copy of all pages of passport
Assessment letter from the Danish Patient Safety Authority
Documentation of sufficient funds
| SIRI Online Form XG1/2 | Fill online |
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