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🎓 Study ImmigrationActive🇩🇰 Denmark

Student Residence Permit

Denmark’s study route through New to Denmark for students accepted by a qualifying institution.

Processing time
2-8 months
Approximate cost
$400
Snapshot
Apr 10, 2026
Last verified
Apr 10, 2026

Eligibility

  • Hold a qualifying admission offer.
  • Apply for the student residence permit through the official channel.
  • Comply with study-related stay conditions.

Application Steps

1
Apply from abroad

File the long-stay visa or initial residence request before travelling to Denmark.

Estimated duration: 2 weeks
2
Enter on the correct status

Enter using the visa or approval that matches the intended purpose of stay.

Estimated duration: 1 weeks
3
Convert to residence status

Complete residence-permit or registration steps after arrival where the system requires it.

Estimated duration: 4 weeks

Required Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Official application form
  • Photos or biometrics as required
  • Identity and civil status documents
  • Admission letter
  • Proof of funds where required by the route
  • Identity documents

Application Channels

New to Denmark
SIRI

Timing Notes

The process starts from the official study gateway and varies with the institution and external verification.

Risk Controls

  • Use official portals only and avoid paying unverified intermediaries.
  • Separate fixed government fees from proof-of-funds or income requirements.
  • Prepare civil and police documents with translation and legalisation where needed before filing.