What is SIRI?
SIRI — Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration (the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration) — is the government body that handles residence permits, work permits, EU registrations, and family reunification for international citizens in Denmark. If you’re moving to Denmark, SIRI is almost certainly one of the first agencies you’ll interact with.
What is SIRI?
SIRI is the Danish government agency responsible for international citizens’ legal status in Denmark. It sits under the Ministry of Immigration and Integration. If you need any official document that allows you to live, work, or bring family to Denmark, SIRI is involved.
What SIRI handles
- EU citizen registration — issuing EU residence documents for free movement
- Work permits — Pay Limit, Positive List, Fast-Track, EU Blue Card
- Residence permits — study, au pair, religious worker, etc.
- Family reunification — bringing spouse and children
- Permanent residency — applications after qualifying period
- Extensions and changes — renewing permits, changing employers, changing permit type
nyidanmark.dk
nyidanmark.dk (literally “New in Denmark”) is SIRI’s online portal. This is where you:
- Apply for residence and work permits
- Book SIRI appointments (EU registration, biometrics)
- Track the status of pending applications
- Find current processing times, salary thresholds, and fee schedules
- Access application forms and document checklists
How to contact SIRI
- Phone: +45 72 14 20 00 (Monday–Friday, 9:00–15:00)
- In person: International House Copenhagen (Nyropsgade 1) or Carl Jacobsens Vej 36, 2500 Valby
- Online: nyidanmark.dk — case tracking, applications, contact forms
SIRI vs. other agencies
- SIRI handles permits and registration (legal right to stay)
- Borgerservice / IHC handles CPR registration (once SIRI has approved your status)
- SKAT handles tax registration and tax cards
- The police handle visa stamping at the border (for countries requiring entry visas)
Common confusion: SIRI gives you the legal right to stay. Borgerservice/IHC registers you as a resident (CPR). These are separate processes — SIRI first, then Borgerservice.
Common problems
I can’t find available appointments
SIRI appointments at IHC are popular. Check both locations and try mornings. For work permit applications, most are submitted online — no in-person appointment needed until biometrics.
My case is taking too long
Check current processing times on nyidanmark.dk. If your case exceeds the stated average, use the contact form or call. Providing complete documentation upfront is the best way to avoid delays.
Questions and answers
Is SIRI the same as the immigration police?
No. SIRI handles applications and registrations. The police handle border control and enforcement. They’re separate agencies.
Can I visit SIRI without an appointment?
For EU registration: no, you need a booking. For general questions: IHC has guidance staff you can speak to during opening hours, but formal registration requires an appointment.
Sources
- nyidanmark.dk — SIRI official portal.