Study in Denmark: Student Visas & Permits
Interested in studying abroad in Denmark? Our Study in Denmark guide will outline visa requirements for international students, as well as information about the Danish higher education system.
The documentation required for studying in Denmark depends on your country of origin and the duration of your stay. Nordic citizens don't need a passport to enter Denmark. In contrast, EU/EEA citizens don't require anything more than a valid passport to enter Denmark (although some action may need to be taken on arrival). Meanwhile, non-EU/EEA students will need a visa/residence permit. See below for further details.
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Nordic citizens
If you're a citizenย of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or Finland, you can live, study, and work in Denmark without a visa, residence permit, or work permit.ย
You can enter Denmark without a passport. However, you must be able to identify yourself if required - you can use your credit card or driver's license.
EU/EEA and Swiss nationals
Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland may reside in Denmark for up to three months without any further documentation other than a valid passport. Those planning to stay longer than three months will need a Danish registration certificate.
A registration certificate can be obtained from the Regional State Administration,ย and you'll need to apply for it within three months of your arrival.
A registration certificate makes getting a personal identification number and a health insurance card possible.
Non-EU/EEA citizens
If you're from outside the EU/EEA, then the kind of permit you need to study in Denmark will depend on the duration of your stay. Students will require a visa for a short stay of less than three months, and a residence permit is required for a long stay of more than three months. The details are as follows:
Visa (short-term stay)
Those studying in Denmark for less than three months must apply for a tourist visa (this is not necessary for some non-EU countries). You can apply for a visa at any authorized Danish mission in your country of origin, including all Danish embassies and consulates abroad. To find out where to apply for a visa, visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark website. Obtaining a visa does not enable students to work in Denmark.
Residence permit (long-term stay)
Those studying in Denmark for over three months must apply for a residence permit, which you can do at the Danish embassy in your home country. This permit allows non-EU/EEA students to work part-time in Denmark for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
You should enquire at the Danish consulate as to what specific documentation will be required, but you could be asked for the following:
- Acceptance letter from your university
- Proof of language proficiency (in English or Danish, depending on which language you're undertaking your studies in)
- Proof that you can support yourself financially for the duration of your stay (Minimum DKK 7,000 per month)
- Valid passport
- Documents for minors:
- Birth certificate
- Visa application form signed by both parents.
- If applicable, proof that one parent has full custody
- Certified copies of both parent's ID or passports
- Parental authorization if the minor is traveling alone, signed by both parents/guardians.
๐ Note that you'll also need to pay a visa fee
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Study in Denmark - Overview
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Education System
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Tuition Fees & Scholarships
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Language & Culture
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Application Process
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