Working Holiday
Who it's for: Young citizens of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand or South Korea.
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: No
- Age limit: 18 to 36
- Money to show: DKK 18,000
- Main fee: DKK 3,060
- Family can join: No
- Decision time: 3 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | DKK 3,060 | — | nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | DKK 18,000 | — | 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 neededNoOfficial wording
“The purpose of your stay must primarily be to be on holiday for an extended period of time and secondarily to work for the purpose of supplementing your travel funds.”
Age limit18 to 36Official wording
“You must be at least 18 years old and no older than 36 years old at the time you submit your application for a Working Holiday residence and work permit.”
Money to showDKK 18,000Official wording
“You must document that you have sufficient funds equivalent to DKK 18,000.”
Main feeDKK 3,060Official wording
“Processing fee DKK 3,060,-”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“Your family cannot apply for a residence permit to accompany you on your working holiday in Denmark.”
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.
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