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Student Residence Permit (higher education)

Processing
About 2 months
Cost
From DKK 3,060
Validity
Duration of the program

Residence permit for non-EU students admitted to a state-approved higher education program in Denmark.

Requirements

  • Admission to a state-approved higher education program
  • Payment of the first semester’s tuition (where fees apply)
  • Proof of Danish language skills or English proficiency matching the program
  • Ability to support yourself during the stay

Time and cost

Processing time
About 2 months; apply well before the semester starts
Validity
Duration of the program plus 6 months job-search period
Cost

From DKK 3,060

Required

  • DKK 3,060 application fee (2026)
Path to residency
Switch to a work permit (Pay Limit, Positive List or Fast-Track) after graduating

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Copy of all pages, valid beyond the study period

  • Admission letter

    From the Danish educational institution

  • Proof of tuition payment

    First semester receipt where fees apply

  • Proof of financial means

    Bank statement or scholarship documentation

Tips

  • Students may work up to 90 hours per month during term and full-time June-August
  • The permit includes a built-in 6-month job-search extension after graduation
  • The institution typically fills in part of the application (ST1 form)