🇩🇰 Denmark · Employer-sponsored work
Positive Lists — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
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/The-Positive-Lists.
Frequently asked
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.
Job offer
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/The-Positive-Lists · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/The-Positive-Lists · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/The-Positive-Lists · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“Positive List landing/sub-pages describe the work permit and salary-to-Danish-standards requirement; silent on permanent residence.”
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/The-Positive-Lists · verified 2026-06-24
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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.