Labour Market Attachment
Who it's for: For people who work in Denmark but have lost a residence permit based on family reunification, refugee status or accompanying family.
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
- Work experience: 2 years
- Main fee: DKK 6,810
- Decision time: 6 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 6,810 | — | 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.
Work experience2 yearsOfficial wording
“You must have had legal, and continual and unsupported employment with the same employer for at least 2 years at the time of application.”
Main feeDKK 6,810Official wording
“Processing fee DKK 6,810,-”
Decision time6 monthsOfficial wording
“Normal processing time 6 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Language; Age limit; Money to show; 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.
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 as a self-employed person
- EU residence with sufficient funds for self-support
- EU residence as a student
- EU residence as a worker
- 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.