Denmark highly skilled worker visa
1 current source-backed highly skilled worker 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 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | Application fee (skilled) | 6,810 DKK | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 1 months | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | First permit valid for | 48 months | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | Qualification required | recognised qualification | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | Permanent residence after | 8 years | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Denmark | The Positive List route requires a job on the list and relevant educational background; the page also states that the education requirement must be met for the job title. | Official source |