Volunteer
Who it's for: For people who want to do unpaid voluntary work of a social or humanitarian kind in Denmark.
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
- Age limit: 18 to 30
- Money to show: DKK 7,426
- Main fee: DKK 0
- Family can join: No
- Decision time: 3 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 0 | nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 | |
| Money to show | DKK 7,426 | — | 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
6 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“If you have found a voluntary, unpaid job in Denmark where the work tasks have a social or humanitarian aim, you can be granted a residence permit as a volunteer.”
Age limit18 to 30Official wording
“You must be between 18 and 30 years old to be granted a permit.”
Money to showDKK 7,426Official wording
“You have sufficient funds if you have disposable funds of DKK 7,426 (2026 level) per month.”
Main feeDKK 0Official wording
“Processing fee No fee”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“A residence and work permit on the basis of voluntary, unpaid work as a volunteer does not allow your family to come to Denmark with you.”
Decision time3 monthsOfficial wording
“Normal processing time 3 months”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Salary threshold; 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
- Permanent residence permit
- Retired employee of an international organisation
- 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.