🎓 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.