Permanent residence permit
Who it's for: For people who have held a temporary residence permit in Denmark for a long period and want permanent residence.
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
- Language: You must pass the Danish language test 2 (Prøve i Dansk 2), or a Danish exam of an equivalent or higher level. (Prøve i Dansk 2)
- Age limit: From 18
- Main fee: DKK 7,570
- Decision time: 12 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 7,570 | — | 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
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
LanguageYou must pass the Danish language test 2 (Prøve i Dansk 2), or a Danish exam of an equivalent or higher level. (Prøve i Dansk 2)Official wording
“You must pass the Danish language test 2 (Prøve i Dansk 2), or a Danish exam of an equivalent or higher level.”
Age limitFrom 18Official wording
“You must be over the age of 18 to qualify for a permanent residence permit.”
Main feeDKK 7,570Official wording
“The fee (work or study) is: DKK 7,570,-”
Decision time12 monthsOfficial wording
“The expected case processing time for applications for a permanent residence permit is 12 months.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; 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
- 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
- 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.