Denmark
All Visa Pathways(31 visas)
DenmarkAccompanying Family Member Residence Permit
This residence permit is for the spouse, registered/cohabiting partner, or child under 18 of a non-EU/EEA national who holds a valid Danish residence permit for work or study.
DenmarkAu pair — Au Pair (Au pair)
Cultural exchange for ages 18–29 living with a Danish host family; household duties only, max 2 years; requires proficiency in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, or German.
DenmarkAuthorisation Scheme
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA healthcare professionals (dentists, doctors, nurses) to obtain Danish medical authorization.
DenmarkBasic and Youth Study Permit
This residence permit is for non-EU/EEA nationals admitted to an approved basic school (primary/lower secondary, from 9th grade up) or a youth education program (such as high school/gymnasium) in Denmark.
DenmarkEducational Attachment Scheme (Uddannelsestilknytning)
This scheme allows certain foreign nationals who lose their original grounds for residence in Denmark to continue staying and studying if they are enrolled in an educational program that leads to a job on Denmark's Positive Lists.
DenmarkFamily Reunification Residence Permit
Join spouse, partner, or child with legal resident or Danish citizen sponsor; full work rights; renewable path to permanent residency.
DenmarkFast-Track Work Scheme
Fast-track work permit for skilled professionals sponsored by certified Danish employers with streamlined 1-month processing.
DenmarkFolk High School Permit
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA students attending approved Danish folk high schools; 18-month cumulative cap, no work rights.
DenmarkGuest Researcher Permit
Research permit for Master's degree holders; institution-invited, 3-year maximum stay, requires financial self-support without employment contract.
DenmarkHerdsmen and Farm Managers Scheme
Work permit for herdsmen and farm managers in Denmark with minimum salary of DKK 35,705/month; up to 4 years, renewable with family reunification rights.
DenmarkIntern (Praktikant)
Practical work experience permit for students and recent graduates; up to 18 months renewable with work restricted to approved internship employer.
DenmarkMobile Workplaces at Sea Permit
Residence and work permit for maritime workers on mobile drilling rigs and vessels; 6-month stay in Danish waters.
DenmarkPay Limit Scheme
Work permit for professionals earning DKK 552,000+/year in Denmark; no occupation restrictions or qualifications required.
DenmarkPositive List Scheme
Work permit for skilled professionals in occupations on Denmark's Positive List; spouse work rights included.
DenmarkPost-Study Work Permit (3-Year)
Job-seeking permit for Danish graduates; 3 years with limited work (90h/month Sep-May, full-time Jun-Aug).
DenmarkReligious Worker (Religiøs forkynder)
Work permit for clergy and religious professionals in recognized Danish denominations; initially 7 months to 1 year, renewable up to 3 years, unlimited for wedding officiants.
DenmarkResearcher Scheme (Forskerordningen)
Employer-sponsored work permit for researchers at Danish institutions or research-focused companies; up to 4 years renewable.
DenmarkResidence Permit based on Former Danish Citizenship, Danish Descent, or Ties to a Danish Minority Group
Residence permit for former Danish citizens, Danish descendants, or Danish minority affiliates with full work rights and accelerated path to permanent residence.
DenmarkSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
Short-stay visa for tourism, business, or cultural events for up to 90 days.
DenmarkService Provider Permit
This is a residence and work permit for employees of companies outside the EU/EEA providing temporary services in Denmark.
DenmarkSpecial Individual Qualifications Scheme
Residence permit for specialized talent—artists, athletes, coaches—with unique qualifications; initial 1-year grants renewable with PR pathway.
DenmarkStart-up Denmark
Residence permit for non-EU entrepreneurs with expert-approved innovative business ideas; 2-year permit renewable with dependent qualification.
DenmarkStartup Denmark Visa
Residence permit for non-EU entrepreneurs with expert-approved innovative business ideas; initial 2-year permit renewable for up to 3 years, dependents qualifying.
DenmarkStudent Visa (Type D)
Residence permit for international students at Danish higher education institutions with limited summer work rights and renewable status.
DenmarkStudy — Higher Education (Videregående uddannelse)
Higher education residence permit with limited work rights (90h/month Sep–May, full-time Jun–Aug) and post-study job-seeking pathway for qualifying students.
DenmarkSupplementary Pay Limit Scheme
Residence permit for employment at DKK 446,000+ with conditional job posting requirements; up to 5 years with PR qualification.
DenmarkTemporary Residence Permit under the Special Act for Displaced Persons from Ukraine
This is a temporary, humanitarian residence permit for individuals displaced from Ukraine due to the invasion.
DenmarkVolunteer Residence Permit
Perform unpaid volunteer work for non-profits aged 18–30; up to 18 months, family members not permitted.
DenmarkWorking Holiday Visa
Year-long working holiday permit for qualifying young adults from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Chile, and Argentina.
Denmarkdk-asylum — Asylum (Refugee Status)
Humanitarian protection for refugees fleeing persecution; Convention status up to 2 years renewable with pathway to permanent residency.
Denmark§9q — Retired Employee of an International Organization (Section 9q)
Residence permit for retirees 60+ from international organizations with 12+ years legal residence; renewable with permanent residency pathway after 5 years.