Denmark•EuropeIntern (Praktikant)
At a Glance
2–3 months
DKK kr 4,305
18 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Practical work experience permit for students and recent graduates; up to 18 months renewable with work restricted to approved internship employer.
The Intern residence permit in Denmark allows foreign students or recent graduates to gain professional experience within a Danish workplace. The program bridges academic study with practical, hands-on training directly relevant to the applicant's field, ensuring coherent international development.
The permit lasts up to 18 months and is renewable, with a maximum of 2 years total residency. Application fees are DKK 4,305, with processing taking 2–3 months. Work is restricted to the approved internship employer only. Submit form PR1 to the Danish immigration authority.
This visa is ideal for young professionals aged 18–34 completing supervised internships in agriculture, healthcare, architecture, or technical fields before pursuing permanent employment.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 1.5 years |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Contact the embassy or consulate for specific requirements
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Savings
89,112 DKK
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Internship pathway for recent graduates and students gaining hands-on training in their field
- Clear work authorization with approved employer to build professional experience in Denmark
- Low DKK 4,305 application fee with streamlined processing via Danish mission
- Maximum 1-year internship period with conversion option to other Danish work visas
- Open to ages 18-34 across green sector, healthcare, architecture, and technical fields
Worth Knowing
- Work authorization strictly limited to single approved employer; employer change requires new permit
- Requires DKK 89,112 (~USD 12,900 at 2026 rates) in financial reserves for first-year self-sufficiency
- Spouse cannot work during internship period; dependents not qualifying to accompany
- Green sector internships may offer extended tenure but require formal agricultural school enrollment
- Non-renewable — cannot extend past 1 year; must convert to another visa or depart Denmark
- Internship must have clear educational objective with employer alignment; cultural exchange disqualified
- Limited to ages 18-34 with bachelor-level education minimum; graduates or current students only
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