Denmark · Other routes
EU residence as a self-employed person
Who it's for: For EU/EEA or Swiss citizens who run their own business 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
- Main fee: Not required
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Possible
- Decision time: 2 months
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Main feeNot requiredOfficial wording
“Processing fee No fee”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“Yes, your closest family can apply for residence in Denmark according to EU regulations.”
Can lead to permanent residencePossibleOfficial wording
“If you have had grounds for residence under EU regulations in Denmark for five years, you have the right to permanent residence according to EU regulations.”
Decision time2 monthsOfficial wording
“Normal processing time 2 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other other routes routes in Denmark
- Brexit: cross-border worker
- Brexit: permanent residence
- EU permanent residence
- EU residence as a posted service provider
- EU residence with sufficient funds for self-support
- EU residence as a student
- EU residence as a worker
- Labour Market Attachment
- Permanent residence permit as an 18-year-old
- Permanent residence for a retired employee of an international organisation
- Permanent residence permit based on strong ties to Denmark
- Permanent residence permit
- Retired employee of an international organisation
- Volunteer
- Work permit for accompanying family members
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.