Authorisation
Who it's for: People who want to work in Denmark in a profession that needs a Danish authorisation, such as doctors or nurses, and do not yet have it.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: In some streams
- Money to show: DKK 79,920
- Main fee: DKK 3,060
- Family can join: Yes
- Decision time: 1 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 3,060 | — | nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | DKK 79,920 | — | nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
5 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededIn some streamsOfficial wording
“If you have received a specific offer concerning an employment for adaption and training purposes and if the Danish Patient Safety Authority have assessed that you are covered by the authorisation process for specifically requested healthcare professionals, you are allowed to apply for a residence permit in Denmark in order to obtain a Danish authorisation.”
Money to showDKK 79,920Official wording
“DKK 79,920 if you are travelling to Denmark alone.”
Main feeDKK 3,060Official wording
“Processing fee DKK 3,060,-”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“A permit can be granted to your spouse, registered or cohabiting partner as well as children under the age of 18 living at home.”
Decision time1 monthsOfficial wording
“Normal processing time 1 month”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other work with a sponsor routes in Denmark
- Au pair
- ESS scheme
- Fast-Track Scheme
- Guest researcher
- Herdsmen and farm managers
- Internship
- Mobile workplaces at sea
- The Pay Limit Scheme
- The Positive List for People with a Higher Education
- The Positive List for Skilled Work
- Religious worker
- Researchers
- Service providers
- Sideline employment
- Special individual qualifications
- The Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme
- Trainee
All visa types in Denmark
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Denmark visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.