🇩🇰 Denmark · Employer-sponsored work
The researcher track — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €6,163 |
| Minimum annual salary | DKK 552,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €913 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 48 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: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €6,163.
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.
“What are the conditions for the researcher track? If you are offered a position as a researcher, you are able to use the researcher track. [...] The offered salary must correspond to Danish standards. The salary that you have been offered must not be less than the standard within the professional field in which you are going to work.”
“You have been offered employment in a certified company. Your employer can apply for Danish residence and work permit on your behalf via the Fast-Track Scheme ... If you are offered a position as a researcher, you are able to use the researcher track ... Your employer must be certified by SIRI.”
“If your employment is 4 years or more, you will normally be granted a residence and work permit for 4 years. If you are employed for a shorter period than 4 years, your residence and work permit will normally be valid for the period of your employment.”
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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.