Denmark Digital Nomad Visa — Requirements, Cost, Processing Time
Key highlights
- Live in one of the world's happiest and most digitally advanced countries.
- Access to high-speed internet and world-class co-working spaces.
- Freedom to travel across the entire Schengen Area.
- Opportunity to include your family in the residency application.
- Straightforward online application process via the SIRI portal.
- Safe, clean, and highly efficient public infrastructure.
- Pathways for highly skilled professionals and self-employed consultants.
Processing time
1 - 3 months
The time starts once you have submitted your biometrics at a visa application centre or embassy. Current backlogs may extend wait times.
Estimated cost
~$550 - $850
- SIRI Case Order ID Fee (approx. 2,330 DKK)$330
- VFS Global or Embassy Service Fees (Varies)$200 - $500
Requirements
- Must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national.
- Must be either self-employed with a registered business abroad or employed by a company outside Denmark.
- Work must be capable of being performed entirely online/remotely.
- Must meet the minimum annual income threshold (typically 465,000 DKK or more).
- Must possess a higher education degree or documented specialized professional skills.
- Clean criminal record from your current country of residence.
- Must have comprehensive health insurance covering at least €30,000 in Denmark.
- Must have a valid passport for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay.
- Must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover the initial cost of living in Denmark.
- Must not have a ban on entering the Schengen Area.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages
- Signed employment contract or service agreement from a non-Danish company
- Proof of monthly income (bank statements or payslips from the last 6 months)
- Comprehensive international health insurance policy for Denmark
- Documentation of higher education or specialized professional qualifications
- Criminal record check from your country of residence
- Detailed CV or resume outlining professional experience
- Proof of accommodation in Denmark (rental agreement or booking)
How to apply, step by step
- 1
Create Case Order ID
Visit the New to Denmark website to create a Case Order ID for the appropriate scheme (Self-employed or Special Qualifications).
- 2
Pay the Application Fee
Use the Case Order ID to pay the mandatory application fee via the official online portal. Save your receipt.
- 3
Prepare Documentation
Gather all required documents, including your employment contract, bank statements, and educational certificates. Ensure all documents are in English or Danish.
- 4
Submit Online Application
Complete the relevant online application form (typically AR1 or AR2) through the SIRI portal.
- 5
Register Biometric Data
Within 14 days of submitting the application, you must visit a VFS Global centre or a Danish consulate to record your fingerprints and photo.
- 6
Wait for Processing
SIRI will process your application. You may be asked for additional clarification regarding your business or employment.
- 7
Receive Results and Residence Card
If approved, you will receive a residence permit card. You can then travel to Denmark or update your status if already present.
Tips to avoid refusal
- Ensure your bank statements clearly show the source of income as a foreign entity.
- Provide a detailed business plan if applying as a self-employed nomad to prove long-term viability.
- Always have your documents professionally translated if they are not in English, Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish.
- Double-check that your passport validity covers the entire duration of your requested stay.
- Register with the Danish Civil Registration System (CPR) immediately upon arrival to access local services.
- Proof of 'unique' skills or qualifications significantly increases the chances of approval under Danish law.
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