🇩🇰 Denmark · Employer-sponsored work
The educational 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 educational 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. No fixed numeric pay-limit applies to the educational track (unlike the pay limit track of DKK 552,000).”
“If you apply under the pay limit track or the educational track... If your employment is 4 years or more, you will normally be granted a residence and work permit for 4 years... In addition, you will automatically be granted a 6 month job seeking permit. Temporary; 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.