Work permit through Fast-track Scheme, Pay Limit Scheme (DKK 465,000+/year), or Positive List. Start-up Denmark for entrepreneurs. Permanent residency after 4 years. Naturalization after 9 years (reduced to 8 with Danish exam). Danish language test required. Strong welfare state.
Skilled worker pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship in Denmark.
Secure Job Offer or Qualify
Obtain qualifying employment or meet points threshold
~3 monthsApply for Work Visa
Submit work visa or skilled worker application
~3 monthsWork and Reside
Work in Denmark for the qualifying period
~48 monthsApply for Permanent Residency
Submit PR application after qualifying period
~6 monthsCopenhagen, Aarhus, Odense
Maersk, Novo Nordisk, Vestas, Carlsberg, LEGO