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Denmark · Work visa

Fast-Track Scheme

Processing
Work can begin on submission
Cost
From DKK 6,810
Validity
Up to 4 years

Work permit for employees of SIRI-certified Danish companies. The certification allows work to begin on a temporary permit once the application is submitted.

Requirements

  • Job offer from a Danish company certified by SIRI
  • Qualify under one of the tracks: pay limit (DKK 552,000 / DKK 446,000 supplementary in 2026), researcher, educated (specific degrees), or short-term stay
  • Employment terms corresponding to Danish standards
  • Salary paid to a Danish bank account for stays over 180 days

Time and cost

Processing time
Work can begin on submission (temporary permit); full decision typically within 1 month
Validity
Up to 4 years, with flexible re-entry for work abroad
Cost

From DKK 6,810

Required

  • DKK 6,810 application fee (2026)
Path to residency
Follows the underlying track: permanent residence after 8 years, or 4 with supplementary criteria

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Copy of all pages

  • Employment contract

    With the certified company, no more than 30 days old

  • Educational documentation (if it applies)

    Required for the educated and researcher tracks

  • Fee receipt

    SIRI application fee payment

Tips

  • Confirm that the employer holds company-wide certification before choosing this route
  • The scheme allows alternating work in Denmark and abroad without losing the permit
  • A temporary permit allows an urgent start once the application is submitted to SIRI