Retired employee of an international organisation
Who it's for: For people over 60 retiring from a post in Denmark with an international organisation.
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 have passed Prøve i Dansk 1 or another Danish test of an equivalent or higher level. (Prøve i Dansk 1)
- Age limit: From 60
- Money to show: DKK 61,709.34
- Main fee: DKK 3,650
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Possible
- Decision time: 10 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 3,650 | — | nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | DKK 61,709.34 | — | 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
7 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
LanguageYou need to have passed Prøve i Dansk 1 or another Danish test of an equivalent or higher level. (Prøve i Dansk 1)Official wording
“You need to have passed Prøve i Dansk 1 or another Danish test of an equivalent or higher level.”
Age limitFrom 60Official wording
“You need to be over 60 years old.”
Money to showDKK 61,709.34Official wording
“You need to have DKK 61,709.34 (2026 level) set aside to repay your municipality should it pay you social benefits.”
Main feeDKK 3,650Official wording
“The fee is DKK 3,650,-”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“your spouse/partner as well as any children under the age of 18 living with you at home can also apply for residency.”
Can lead to permanent residencePossibleOfficial wording
“you can qualify for a permanent residence permit after five years, if you meet certain requirements.”
Decision time10 monthsOfficial wording
“The expected maximum processing time is 10 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Salary threshold; 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
- Permanent residence permit
- 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.