Destination overview
Denmark
Explore the public immigration pathways, jurisdictions and responsible authorities AtlasCarta currently tracks for this destination.
14
public pathways
0
jurisdictions
Pathways
Immigration pathways in Denmark
- FamilyOpen
Family Reunification (Child)
For the non-EU child of a Danish citizen or resident to join them in Denmark.
View pathway → - FamilyOpen
Family Reunification (Spouse/Partner)
For the non-EU spouse or registered partner of a Danish citizen or resident to join them in Denmark.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Pay Limit Scheme
For non-EU workers with a job offer from a Danish employer meeting the salary threshold, regardless of occupation.
View pathway → - Permanent ResidenceOpen
Permanent Residence Permit
For non-EU nationals who have lived and worked in Denmark long enough to gain indefinite residence.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Positive List Scheme
For non-EU workers with a job offer in an occupation on SIRI's official shortage-occupation list.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Post-Study Work Permit (Job-Seeking)
For graduates of a Danish higher-education programme to stay and search for work, without a job offer.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Researcher Scheme
For non-EU researchers with a genuine research position at a Danish university or research institution.
View pathway → - Business InvestorOpen
Self-Employment/Trader Permit
For non-EU nationals running their own business in Denmark, outside the Start-up Denmark scheme.
View pathway → - Business InvestorOpen
Start-up Denmark
For non-EU entrepreneurs establishing an innovative, scalable business in Denmark.
View pathway → - StudyOpen
Study Visa
For non-EU students admitted to a Danish higher-education institution.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme
For non-EU workers with a job offer from a SIRI-certified Danish employer meeting a lower salary threshold.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Working Holiday Programme (Australia/Canada)
For young Australian or Canadian citizens to live and work in Denmark.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Working Holiday Programme (New Zealand)
For young New Zealand citizens to live and work in Denmark.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Working Holiday Programme (South Korea)
For young South Korean citizens to live and work in Denmark.
View pathway →