The application process
How to apply and the national long-stay routes for Denmark.
9 Danish resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- How to apply for a Denmark visaGuidance
How a short-stay Schengen visa and a Denmark national long-stay visa are applied for, with links to the official guidance.
- Denmark national long-stay visas (Type D)Guidance
An overview of Denmark's national long-stay (Type D) visas for stays over 90 days.
- Documents for a Denmark visa applicationGuidance
The core documents needed for a Danish national long-stay residence permit, gathered before you complete the online application form.
- Fees for a Denmark visa applicationGuidance
Denmark's national residence-permit fees are set per route and updated yearly; the figures below are the published 2026 rates in Danish kroner.
- Processing times for a Denmark visa applicationGuidance
Most Danish residence-permit routes have a service goal of one to three months, while a permanent-residence decision is expected to take around twelve months.
- Eligibility for a Denmark visa applicationGuidance
A Danish national residence permit is granted on a specific ground - such as work, study, family or descent - each with its own qualifying conditions under the Aliens Act.
- Denmark's immigration authorityGuidance
Danish immigration is run by two national bodies - SIRI and the Danish Immigration Service - both operating through the official portal nyidanmark.dk (New to Denmark).
- Appointments and biometrics for a Denmark visa applicationGuidance
Non-EU/EEA applicants must appear in person to give fingerprints and a facial photo, generally within 14 days of submitting the application.
- After you arrive in DenmarkGuidance
Once your permit is granted, register your Danish address in the CPR system at your municipality to get your CPR number and receive your residence card.