Denmark•EuropeSupplementary Pay Limit Scheme
At a Glance
2–5 months
DKK kr 8,685
5 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Residence permit for employment at DKK 446,000+ with conditional job posting requirements; up to 5 years with PR qualification.
The Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme is a residence and work permit for foreign professionals with employment in Denmark at a lower salary threshold than the standard Pay Limit Scheme. Designed to address labor market needs, it requires a binding job offer with an annual gross salary of at least DKK 446,000, with the position posted on Jobnet.dk and EURES for at least two weeks.
The permit lasts up to five years (for contracts of five-plus years) or for the duration of employment, whichever is shorter. It is renewable with a pathway to permanent residence. Fees total DKK 8,685. Processing takes two months, with additional information requests potentially extending to five months. Spouses, cohabiting partners, and children under 18 may accompany as dependents.
This visa is ideal for skilled professionals with competitive job offers in Denmark whose salary meets the supplementary threshold but falls below the standard Pay Limit requirement.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 5 years |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Binding job offer or signed employment contract
Annual gross salary of at least DKK 446,000
Position posted on Jobnet.dk and EURES for at least 2 weeks
Seasonally adjusted gross unemployment rate in Denmark must not exceed 3.75%
Salary paid into a Danish bank account within 180 days of entry
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Receipt of paid SIRI fee
Receipt of paid MFA Embassy fee
Copy of all pages of passport
Signed employment contract or job offer
Documentation of job posting on Jobnet and EURES
Sworn declaration of no criminal fines
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Accessible salary threshold of DKK 446,000/year enables mid-career professionals to qualify
- Direct pathway to permanent residence; permit renewable up to 5 years
- Spouse, cohabiting partner, and children under 18 qualifying as dependents
- Remote work permitted for the approved position
- Processing completed within 30-90 days from application submission
- Dual intent supported — plan permanent settlement while employed on permit
- Full-time work authorization for specified employer and position only
Worth Knowing
- Job posting required on Jobnet.dk and EURES for minimum 2 weeks before application
- Subject to national unemployment rate gate (must remain below 3.75% seasonally adjusted)
- Position restricted to specific employer; job change requires new application
- Salary must be paid into Danish bank account within 180 days of entry
- Criminal fine of DKK 3,000 or more under Danish Aliens Act or Criminal Code disqualifies
- Position subject to ongoing legal labor dispute blocks approval
- Unemployment rate exceeding 3.75% seasonally adjusted triggers scheme suspension
Application Process
Create Case Order ID and pay SIRI fee
Pay MFA Embassy fee
Employer completes Part 1 of AR1
Applicant completes Part 2 of AR1
Submit biometrics within 14 days
Receive decision
Application Forms
| AR1/AR6 Online | Fill online |
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