Long-Stay Residence Permit (D-Visa + Residence Card) Verified 2026-04-16Denmark Long-Term Residence & Work Permit (90+ Days)
Informational guide for Indian citizens seeking long-term residence, work, or study permits in Denmark (>90 days).
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Denmark visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Please note: we do not deal with work permits for foreign countries. This page is provided for informational purposes only. For Denmark work/residence permits, apply directly through nyidanmark.dk or consult a licensed Danish immigration lawyer.
Processing
Work / Fast-Track: ~30 days
Stay Duration
More than 90 days (as granted by SIRI / Danish Immigration Service)
Starting Fee
Varies by category
Apply At
2 VFS centres
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Denmark visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Case-order ID from nyidanmark.dk is MANDATORY before you can book a biometrics appointment.
- 2Only apply at VFS / Embassy AFTER your online application is submitted and fee is paid.
- 3Bring ORIGINALS + unstapled A4 colour copies of every supporting document.
- 4Biometrics (fingerprints + facial image) stored centrally by Immigration Service for 59 months.
- 5For Residence Card courier — ensure your Danish address is current; it's mailed there after arrival.
Who Can Apply
- Workers under Positive List Scheme, Pay Limit Scheme, or Fast-Track scheme (skilled jobs with minimum salary thresholds)
- Specialists, researchers, PhD candidates with specific job offers
- Students enrolled in Danish universities or folk high schools for programmes >90 days
- Family reunification — spouses, partners, children of Danish residents
- Religious workers, au pairs, interns, farm workers (specific schemes)
- Established business people investing in Denmark
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Denmark / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Work Permit application fee | Varies by category |
| Study Permit application fee | DKK 1,890 |
| Family Reunification fee | DKK 12,170 |
| VFS service charge | ₹2,052 |
| Courier (outside Delhi) | ₹432 |
Government fees set by the Danish Immigration Service (SIRI). Pay in DKK online via nyidanmark.dk. Fees change annually — verify on nyidanmark.dk before applying.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Online Application (nyidanmark.dk)
2 items- Completed online application with case-order IDRequired
Must be done BEFORE biometrics appointment
- Application fee paid onlineRequired
At Biometrics Appointment
4 items- Case-order ID printout (from nyidanmark.dk)Required
- Passport — original + photocopies of all pagesRequired
- Passport-size photograph (white background)Required
- All supporting documents — ORIGINALS + unstapled colour copies (A4 size)Required
E.g. employer letter, admission letter, marriage certificate, birth certificates, qualifications — depending on category
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Apply online at nyidanmark.dk
Complete the relevant online form for your category, pay the government fee, and receive your case-order ID.
- 02
Book biometrics appointment
At VFS Global OR the Royal Danish Embassy, New Delhi.
- 03
Provide biometrics + documents
Bring the case-order ID printout plus all supporting documents. Fingerprints and facial photo are captured.
- 04
Application forwarded to SIRI
Danish Immigration Service (SIRI) processes the substantive decision. You can track status online at nyidanmark.dk.
- 05
D-Visa + Residence Card
If approved, you receive a D-Visa (entry sticker in your passport) and later a Residence Card by courier within 60 days of arrival in Denmark.
What works
5 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Apply 3–6 months before your intended start date — long-term permits can take 1–10 months depending on category.
- Biometrics are stored by SIRI and valid 59 months — re-collection only if expired or unavailable.
- For Work Permits, the Danish employer usually initiates the process and shares required documentation with you.
- Family Reunification has strict financial / housing requirements on the Danish sponsor — verify eligibility before applying.
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Denmark
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
Online Visa Application (applyvisa.um.dk)
Short-stay Schengen visas (tourist, business, family/friends, transit). Fill the form online, pay the fee, and print both the application form and the fee receipt before your VFS appointment.
New to Denmark — Online Portal (nyidanmark.dk)
Long-term residence + work permits AND online invitation letters (VU1 for business, VU2 for family/friends). Your Danish host uploads the invitation here — strongly recommended as it speeds up processing.
VFS Global Denmark (India)
Book your biometrics appointment, view document checklists, and track your application status here.
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Denmark Long-Term Residence & Work Permit (90+ Days) is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
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Questions, answered straight
We specialise in short-stay Schengen visas where our Indian-side expertise adds the most value. Long-term Danish permits require engagement with SIRI and often with Danish employers — best handled directly via nyidanmark.dk or a licensed Danish immigration lawyer.
The official Danish Immigration Service portal for all long-term applications — work, study, family reunification, residence. It's the single entry point since 2010; paper applications are no longer accepted for most long-term categories.
Positive List (for jobs in shortage areas), Pay Limit Scheme (for high-salary jobs), Fast-Track Scheme (for certified companies), Researcher / Guest Researcher, Specialist Scheme, Established Businessmen, and Employed PhD.
7–10 months typically. It's the slowest category because SIRI checks housing, financial, and relationship requirements carefully. Apply well in advance.
No — you must wait for approval and the D-Visa before entering. A tourist visa does not transition into a residence permit. Some categories (Fast-Track) allow entry earlier but this is the exception.
No. D-Visa is a sticker in your passport for initial entry into Denmark. The Residence Card is the actual plastic ID you carry in Denmark — issued by SIRI within 60 days of your arrival.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
This page is for information only
SureshotVisa does not process this visa category. For other Denmark visa types we can help with — Tourist, Visitor, Business, Student, or Family Reunification — see the related visa types below.
Other Denmark Visa Types
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View guideDenmark Red Carpet Business Visa (Fast-Track)
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View guideDenmark Visa for Visiting Family & Friends (Schengen Type C)
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View guideDenmark Seafarers' Transit Visa
Schengen transit visa for Indian seamen joining or leaving a vessel in Danish waters or ports.
View guideDenmark Transit Visa (Schengen Type C — Transit)
Schengen transit visa for Indian citizens briefly passing through Denmark to a non-Schengen destination, with airport exit permitted.
View guideDenmark Airport Transit Visa (ATV)
Schengen airport transit visa for Indian citizens with a connecting flight inside a Danish airport transit zone, without exiting the airport.
View guideDenmark Study / Sports / Cultural Visa (Short Stay)
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian students, athletes, and cultural performers attending activities in Denmark for up to 90 days.
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Denmark website and Embassy of Denmark. Last verified 2026-04-16. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.