Denmark · Other routes
Work permit for accompanying family members
Who it's for: For people with a residence permit as an accompanying family member of a worker who need a work permit.
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: Not required
- Decision time: 4 months
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 a contract or a specific job offer showing that your salary and work conditions correspond to Danish standards and that your working hours will be at least 30 hours a week.”
Main feeNot requiredOfficial wording
“Processing fee No fee”
Decision time4 monthsOfficial wording
“Normal processing time 4 months”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; 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
- Permanent residence permit
- Retired employee of an international organisation
- Volunteer
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.