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11 facts quoted from the official source

Work in Denmark on behalf of a foreign employer to provide a contracted service.

Salary required
DKK 552,000/yr
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Family rightsA residence and work permit based on a job in Denmark allows your family to come with you to Denmark.
  • Linked WTE professionsWork permits are required for stand builders and technicians (AV equipment) who will be carrying out craft work in Denmark.
  • Minimum salaryTo apply under the Pay Limit Scheme, you must have been offered a job with a salary that is equal to at least an annual salary of DKK 552,000 in 2026. | To apply under the Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme, the salary must be equal to at least an annual salary of DKK 446,000 in 2026. | if you apply under the Pay Limit Scheme, your salary must be at least DKK 46,000 per month. | If you apply under the
  • Qualifying basisWork permits are required for stand builders and technicians (AV equipment) who will be carrying out craft work in Denmark.
  • Salary payment requirementYour Danish bank account must be opened within 180 days of your residence and work permit being granted.
  • Working-hours requirementUnder the pay limit scheme, it is a requirement that your working hours are at least 30 hours a week.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • RestrictionsIt is not possible to be granted a residence and work permit for a job encompassed by a legal labour conflict.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisWork permits are required for stand builders and technicians (AV equipment) who will be carrying out craft work in Denmark.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application feeProcessing fee DKK 6,810,-checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit durationIf you are employed for a shorter period than 5 years, your residence and work permit will normally be valid for the period of your employment. | If your employment is for a period of 4 years or more, you will normally be granted a permit valid for 4 years.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeNormal processing time 1 month If further information is needed, the processing time can be up to 2 months
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Work in Denmark on behalf of a foreign employer to provide a contracted service.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is DKK 552,000/yr (salary), from the official record.

Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source nyidanmark.dkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Denmark government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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