Guest researcher
Who it's for: Researchers invited to do research at a Danish institution or company without being employed 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
- Job offer needed: No
- Study place needed: Yes
- Minimum education: Master's degree
- Money to show: DKK 12,770
- Main fee: DKK 6,810
- Family can join: Yes
- Decision time: 1 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 6,810 | — | nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | DKK 12,770 | — | 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
7 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“As a guest researcher, you will not be paid a salary by the research institution or company in Denmark.”
Study place neededYesOfficial wording
“To host you as a guest researcher, the research institution or company must invite you and put research facilities at your disposal.”
Minimum educationMaster's degreeOfficial wording
“You must have completed an educational programme at the level of a Master’s degree.”
Money to showDKK 12,770Official wording
“DKK 12,770 (2025 level) if you are in Denmark without any family”
Main feeDKK 6,810Official wording
“Processing fee DKK 6,810,-”
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: 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
- Authorisation
- ESS scheme
- Fast-Track Scheme
- 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
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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.