Mobile workplaces at sea
Who it's for: For people offered a job on a drilling rig, ship or other vessel that briefly enters Danish territory.
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: Yes
- Main fee: DKK 6,810
- Decision time: 1 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.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“You must have been offered a job on a mobile drilling rig, drillship or other type of vessel that enters Danish territory for a short time to perform work, typically under contract with a company in Denmark.”
Main feeDKK 6,810Official wording
“Processing fee DKK 6,810,-”
Decision time1 monthsOfficial wording
“Normal processing time 1 month”
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