Basic and youth study programmes
Who it's for: People admitted to a basic or youth study programme in Denmark.
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
- Study place needed: Yes
- Language: You must be able to understand either Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German with a reasonable level of proficiency.
- Money to show: DKK 7,426
- Main fee: DKK 3,060
- Decision time: 2 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 3,060 | — | nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | DKK 7,426 | — | 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.
Study place neededYesOfficial wording
“It is a requirement that you have been admitted to an approved basic or youth study programme.”
LanguageYou must be able to understand either Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German with a reasonable level of proficiency.Official wording
“You must be able to understand either Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German with a reasonable level of proficiency.”
Money to showDKK 7,426Official wording
“You have sufficient funds, if your disposable amount corresponds to DKK 7,426 (2026 level) per month.”
Main feeDKK 3,060Official wording
“Processing fee DKK 3,060,-”
Decision time2 monthsOfficial wording
“Normal processing time 2 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Age limit; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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