🇩🇰 Denmark · Employer-sponsored work
Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| 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 | €913 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
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-Pay-Limit-Schemes/Supplementary-Pay-Limit-scheme.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
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.
“The minimum amount for 2026 is DKK 446,000. The minimum amount is regulated every year on 1 January.”
“If your employment is for a period of 5 years or more, you will normally be granted a permit valid for 5 years ... you must apply for an extension. (temporary renewable work permit; page silent on a PR pathway)”
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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.