Residence and Work Permits in General

When you intend to stay in Denmark longer than 90 days, you must apply for a residence & work permit.

Basics

For more general information in order to obtain a residence and work permit, please visit the website of the Danish Immigration Service. This website is a convenient and comprehensive information resource.

For more specific information about work permits, please read here.

FAQ

Documents required

For more information on forms and required documents please visit the website of the Danish Immigration Service.

Application

Application must be made online via the website of the Danish Immigration Service.

Processing time

Processing time at the Danish Immigration Service or the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) varies according to the type of long stay permit applied for. Applications will usually be processed within 60 working days.

Fees

Embassy fees are based on the ‘Executive Order on Payment for Services’ provided by the Danish Foreign Service. The applicable visa fee in NIS is as per the current exchange rate. The fee is subject to change without notice.

You pay the embassy fee through the MFA webshop.

The above fee is non-refundable.