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Job seeking permit for 6 months after a completed educational programme

Who it's for: Some graduates of other Danish programmes, such as business academy programmes, who want to stay to look for work.

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: DKK 3,060
  • Family can join: Some family members
  • Decision time: 3 months

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Job seeking permit for 6 months after a completed educational programme
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Main feeDKK 3,060—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

3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.

  • Main feeDKK 3,060Official wording
    “Processing fee DKK 3,060,-”
  • Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
    “If your spouse, cohabiting partner or registered partner submits their application on or after 1 October 2026, they cannot be granted a residence permit as your accompanying family member.”
  • Decision time3 monthsOfficial wording
    “Normal processing time 3 months”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; 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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