Denmark Work Visa

Before beginning employment in Denmark, all non-EU nationals must submit an application for a work visa and permit. Both you and your employer must submit information for the application. Before submitting an application, you must have a written job contract.

Documents required to apply for Work visa in Denmark are as follow:

  • Passport Make sure your passport is current and has two blank pages or more.
  • Your passport photocopy. Include no blank pages.
  • Health protection: You must have health insurance that covers your entire stay in Denmark.
  • Passport-size images that adhere to the Schengen photo standards
  • proof of having paid the visa fee.
  • Completed power of attorney form This is only necessary if you give someone else, such as your employer, permission to submit the application on your behalf.
  • A job offer or a contract for employment The offer or contract cannot be more than 30 days old.
  • A diploma or academic credentials To demonstrate your suitability for the job, you must present these documents.

Process- Denmark work visa

  • Select a Denmark Work Visa Program You must choose the visa programme on the SIRI website that best fits your employment position.
  • Establish a Case order ID You continue to construct a case order ID after selecting the sort of visa you must apply for. Similar to making an account, you must enter your name, passport number, and email address.
  • Pay the Denmark Work Visa Fee You must pay the required amount and submit your application after generating your Case Order ID. Both must be completed in the same calendar year in order to avoid having your application denied. The average work visa costs DKK 4,405, or around €590.

Check and submit the Denmark work visa Documents required

  • Passport: Make sure your passport is current and has two blank pages or more.
  • Your passport photocopy. Include no blank pages.
  • Health protection: You must have health insurance that covers your entire stay in Denmark.
  • Passport-size images that adhere to the Schengen photo standards
  • proof of having paid the visa fee.
  • Completed power of attorney form: This is only necessary if you give someone else, such as your employer, permission to submit the application on your behalf.
  • A job offer or a contract for employment: The offer or contract cannot be more than 30 days old.
  • A diploma or academic credentials: To demonstrate your suitability for the job, you must present these documents.
  • Submission of the Application form You can submit the application form by three ways:
  • Online Through the SIRI website, the application can be finished totally online. Please be aware that not everyone may have access to this option.
  • Abroad Additionally, you can apply for a visa at a Danish embassy abroad or at a visa application office in your own nation. You can be directed to a Norwegian mission or a Danish diplomatic mission in the area if your country doesn't have a Danish diplomatic post there.
  • In Denmark If you are already a legal resident of Denmark, you may apply for a work visa there (not as a tourist). Before submitting the application, be sure to schedule a meeting with a SIRI branch.
  • Consider Biometrics Within 14 days of applying, you must visit a Danish diplomatic mission abroad to have your photo and fingerprints taken. The database of the immigration authority contains biometric documents. Even if you apply online, you must present your biometrics at a Danish diplomatic station.
  • Anticipating a response A Denmark work visa takes 30 days to process. It typically takes 10 days to hear back for some visa types, such as Fast-Track visas. When the application centre where you applied has made a decision, you will be notified through email. You can receive SMS updates from the application centre regarding the status of your visa application.
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