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Mobile Workplaces at Sea Permit

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 month

Estimated Cost

DKK kr 6,810

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

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

This permit is for skilled maritime and offshore workers employed on mobile drilling rigs and vessels operating temporarily in Danish waters. Applicants must have a concrete job offer, prior experience with the employer, and salary meeting Danish standards. SIRI processes applications for the maritime sector.

The permit lasts up to six months and may be renewed. The fee is DKK 6,810 with one month processing time. Spouses, partners, and children under 18 may accompany as dependents. Work authorization is strictly limited to the specified position, company, and vessel only.

This visa is ideal for specialized offshore engineers and maritime technicians on temporary assignments to Danish territorial waters.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

6 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Job offer on a mobile drilling rig or vessel

Prior experience in a similar position with the employer

Salary and terms must correspond to Danish standards

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Copy of passport

Employment contract

Documentation of prior employment

Documentation of salary and terms

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Streamlined maritime sector pathway with standardized forms and 30-day processing
Renewable permits allow multiple project cycles on offshore vessels within 6-month windows
Spouse, cohabiting partner, and children under 18 can accompany as dependents
Prior employer experience recognized — faster vetting for known specialist workers
Clear salary alignment with Danish employment standards eliminates negotiation disputes
Focused on temporary deployments — ideal for project-based maritime work schedules
Moderate complexity relative to other work permits — straightforward documentation trail

Worth Knowing

Strictly limited to 6 months per grant; vessel must exit Danish territory after task completion
Work authorization tied to specific position, employer, and vessel — no flexibility to change roles
Requires documented prior employment with same employer; new candidates face additional scrutiny
No permanent residence pathway — suited only for temporary maritime assignments, not settlement
Not qualifying if vessel remains in Danish territory beyond 6-month window or task completion
Requires job offer with salary meeting Danish standards; insufficient compensation disqualifies applicant

Application Process

Create Case Order ID and pay fee

Complete application form

Submit application

Record biometrics

Application Forms

AR1	Fill online
AR6Optional	Fill online

Verified Claims (2)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Forms

AR1; AR6

nyidanmark.dk

Max Stay Estimate

type: days, initialDays: 180, notes: Maximum 6 months per grant; vessel must leave Danish territory …