Permanent residence for a retired employee of an international organisation
Who it's for: For retired employees of an international organisation who have held a residence permit for a set time.
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 need to pass the Danish language test 2 (Prøve i Dansk 2), or a Danish exam of an equivalent or higher level. (Prøve i Dansk 2)
- Main fee: DKK 4,970
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 4,970 | — | 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
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LanguageYou need to 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 need to pass the Danish language test 2 (Prøve i Dansk 2), or a Danish exam of an equivalent or higher level.”
Main feeDKK 4,970Official wording
“The fee is DKK 4,970,-”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; 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 permit based on strong ties to Denmark
- Permanent residence permit
- Retired employee of an international organisation
- Volunteer
- Work permit for accompanying family members
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