Denmark self-employment visa
1 current source-backed self-employment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| residence as a self-employed person | An EU/EEA or Swiss citizen may obtain a Danish EU residence document as a self-employed person if they have established and run an actual, real business in Denmark; the business must be registered, and the applicant must be its founder or co-founder. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| residence as a self-employed person | Application fee (employed) | 0 DKK | Official source |
| residence as a self-employed person | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 2 months | Official source |
| residence as a self-employed person | Can be renewed | no | Official source |
| residence as a self-employed person | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| residence as a self-employed person | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| residence as a self-employed person | Where to apply | in the country | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| residence as a self-employed person | The exact source frames this as the right of an EU citizen; the self-employed route context and the separate EU residence-document/CPR information remain distinct from any individual assessment. | Official source |
| residence as a self-employed person | The Danish New to Denmark page states that an EU citizen may reside and work in Denmark with or without an EU residence document, may begin work on arrival and does not need a work permit. | Official source |