Denmark entrepreneur and start-up visa
1 current source-backed entrepreneur and start-up pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | Founders need a business in Denmark or a Danish branch, an innovative business idea and a credible contribution to economic growth and new jobs. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | Application fee (startup) | 3,060 DKK | Official source |
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 2 months | Official source |
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | Permanent residence after | 8 years | Official source |
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | Money to show | 153,240 DKK | Official source |
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |