🇩🇰 Denmark · Employer-sponsored work
Positive List for People with Higher Education — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €536 |
| Minimum annual salary | DKK 50,000 |
| Proof of savings | €2,680 |
| Minimum investment | €1,340 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Education | bachelors |
| 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/Positive-List-Higher-Education.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €536.
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.
“Your salary and terms of employment must correspond to Danish standards. This means that your salary, holiday entitlements and terms of notice etc. must not be inferior to the standards within the professional field in which you are going to work.”
“'You have been offered a job included in the list of professions experiencing a shortage of qualified professionals in Denmark.' 'If you have been offered a job included in the Positive List, you can apply for a residence and work permit in Denmark based on the scheme.' 'You are only allowed to work in the job and in the company that you have been granted a permit to work in.'”
“If your employment is for a period of 4 years or more, you will normally be granted a permit valid for 4 years. If you wish to continue to work after the first 4 years, you must apply for an extension of your residence and work permit based on the extension 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.