SIRI Visa/Permit Finder Quiz
The official Danish immigration website (nyidanmark.dk) is incredibly comprehensive, but it can take hours to figure out which page applies to you. Use this 3-question quiz to filter through the noise and find your most likely permit route.
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*Disclaimer: Exploring Denmark is an independent platform. This quiz is an exploratory tool, not legal advice. Always verify your eligibility directly with the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI).
The “Big Three” Work Schemes Explained
If you are a Non-EU citizen, over 80% of corporate work permits fall into one of these three categories.
The Pay Limit Scheme (Beløbsordningen)
The fastest and most straightforward route if your salary is high enough. SIRI doesn’t care about your specific degree, only the paycheck.
- You must have a job offer with a gross salary exceeding the current annual threshold.
- As of 2024, the standard Pay Limit is approx 487,000 DKK/year.
- There is also a “Supplementary” Pay Limit Scheme for salaries around 393,000 DKK/year, but this requires the employer to meet specific advertising/unemployment criteria.
- Fast processing time (often 1-2 months).
- No need to get your foreign educational diplomas officially validated.
The Positive List (Positivlisten)
For specialized professionals and skilled trades where Denmark has a documented shortage of workers.
- Your job title must be explicitly listed on the official Positive List (updated twice a year).
- You must have the specific educational background required for that exact title (e.g., a Master’s degree for an IT Architect).
- Your salary must meet normal Danish standards, but doesn’t have to hit the high Pay Limit threshold.
- SIRI will heavily scrutinize your educational documents to ensure they match the Danish equivalent.
The Fast-Track Scheme
The VIP lane, but your employer holds the keys.
- Your employer must be explicitly “Certified” by SIRI.
- If they are certified, you can start working *immediately* after submitting your application—you don’t have to wait months for the final approval.
- SIRI maintains a public PDF list of all Certified companies. Large corporations (Novo Nordisk, Lego, Maersk) and big tech firms are almost always on it.
FAQ
Dependents and job changes.
Can my spouse and children come with me?
Yes. If you are granted a permit under the Pay Limit, Positive List, or Fast-Track schemes, your spouse/partner and children under 18 can apply for Accompanying Family permits. Your spouse will automatically have full rights to work in Denmark.
What happens if I get fired or want to change jobs?
Your work permit is tied strictly to your employer and the specific job you applied for. If you quit or are fired, you generally have a short grace period (often 1-6 months depending on the scheme) to find a new job and apply for a *new* work permit. You cannot start the new job until the new permit is approved (unless the new employer uses the Fast-Track scheme).