Denmark•Europe2–3 months
DKK 8,685 DKK
Varies by filing options
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Residence permit for specialized talent—artists, athletes, coaches—with unique qualifications; initial 1-year grants renewable with PR pathway.
The Special Individual Qualifications Scheme provides a residence and work permit for professionals with rare, highly specialized skills unavailable in the local market—athletes, artists, specialized chefs, and similar specialists. Applicants require a job offer from a Danish employer and documented unique qualifications, with salary meeting Danish standards.
The permit typically lasts one year and is renewable for multiple extensions, with each grant potentially lasting up to three years. Combined SIRI processing and embassy fees total DKK 8,685, excluding VFS service fees. Processing takes 1–3 months. Dependents (spouse and children under 18) may accompany. The permit leads toward permanent residence.
This visa is ideal for international athletes, performers, specialized chefs, and cultural professionals with unique expertise seeking recognized employment in Denmark.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Unique personal qualifications
Employment contract or job offer
Salary and terms corresponding to Danish standards
Salary paid into a Danish bank account within 180 days of entry
Receipt of paid SIRI fee
Copy of all pages of passport
Employment contract or job offer
Documentation of education and work experience
Documentation of special individual qualifications
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