Research / Scientist in Denmark
2 documented routes of this kind in Denmark, each with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Researcher Scheme
Residence and work permit for a researcher with an offer from a Danish research institution.
- Processing time
- About 1 month
- Validity
- 4 years, renewable
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- Eligible for permanent residence after 8 years (reduced to 4 with supplementary requirements)
- Citizenship
- Generally 9 years continuous residence
Requirements
- Offer for a research position from a Danish research institution
Required Documents
- Copy of all passport pages required
- Research employment contract/offer required
- Fee payment receipt required
Official fees
- Application fee (2026) 6,810 DKK
Process Steps
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1
Create case order ID and pay fee
Create a case order ID and pay DKK 6,810.
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2
Complete forms, submit, biometrics
Institution and applicant complete forms; submit; record biometrics within 14 days.
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3
Decision
Await the decision.
Official Sources
- Work schemes in SIRI - an overview Official
Guest Researcher
Permit for short-term or visiting research positions, with validity tied to the project.
- Processing time
- About 1 month
- Validity
- Tied to project, up to 3 years
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- Eligible for permanent residence after 8 years (reduced to 4 with supplementary requirements)
- Citizenship
- Generally 9 years continuous residence
Requirements
- Invitation or agreement for a guest/visiting research position at a Danish institution
Required Documents
- Copy of all passport pages required
- Documentation of the guest research position required
- Fee payment receipt required
Process Steps
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1
Create case order ID and pay fee
Create a case order ID and pay the applicable fee.
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2
Complete forms, submit, biometrics
Complete the application; submit; record biometrics within 14 days.
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3
Decision
Await the decision.
Official Sources
- Work schemes in SIRI - an overview Official