🇩🇰 Denmark · Employer-sponsored work
Fast-Track Scheme – Supplementary Pay Limit Track — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,982 |
| Minimum annual salary | €59,772 (≈ DKK 446,000 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €912 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 1 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Fast-Track.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,982.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“You can choose the supplementary pay limit track if you have an annual salary of at least DKK 446,000. This corresponds to the pay limit amount of the supplementary Pay Limit Scheme.”
“Fast-Track residence and work permit; page silent on permanent residence”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.