Danish Immigration fee rates and salary requirements

The Danish Immigration Authorities have announced the updated governmental fee rates which has taken effect from 1 January, 2024. 

When applying for an initial or extension residence and/or work permit, a governmental fee must be paid to the Danish Immigration authorities.

Please note that the governmental fee is normally updated once a year. 

Updated minimum salary requirements when applying for residence and work permits with effect from 1 January 2024

The minimum salary requirements apply for applications submitted under the regular Pay limit/Supplementary Pay Limit scheme and the relevant tracks under the Fast-track scheme.

The minimum salary also only applies to applications submitted on or after 1st January 2024.  

The salary up to and including the minimum amount can only consist of the basic salary, payments to labour market pension schemes (both the part paid by an employer and the part paid by the employee) and paid holiday allowance.

Beside the minimum required salary, the following condition applies:

• Salary and terms of employment must correspond to Danish standards
• Salary must be paid to a Danish bank account for work period exceeding 3 months

If the applicant continues to be employed in the same job and on the same terms when applying for the extension, the extension application will be processed according to the threshold in effect when the original residence permit was granted. 

SIRI publishes the new positive lists for people with higher education and skilled work. 

Access the lists below.

Many changes have occurred in immigration regulations over the past couple of years. Leveraging our expertise and ongoing communication with both companies and employees, coupled with our close ties to the Danish Immigration authorities, we offer reliable and comprehensive advice on the evolving immigration landscape.

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