Denmark•EuropeMobile Workplaces at Sea Permit
At a Glance
1 month
DKK kr 6,810
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 |
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