Denmark Authorisation — Dentist
Residence permit to complete the Danish authorisation process as a dentist trained outside the EU/EEA.
- Savings required
- DKK 66,276 the lowest published threshold
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 4 each quoted below
Who this route is for
Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.
4 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Danish Patient Safety Authority assessment
The Danish Patient Safety Authority must have assessed your primary qualifications to be eligible for testing in order to obtain a Danish authorisation as a doctor, dentist or nurse.
- Financial means
You must provide documentation that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and any accompanying family members during your stay in Denmark.
- Linked WTE professions
If you have been trained as a dentist in a country outside the EU/EEA, you can apply for a residence permit in Denmark which makes it possible for you to learn Danish and pass the professional tests etc. which are necessary in order to obtain a Danish authorisation.
- Qualifying basis
If you have been trained as a dentist in a country outside the EU/EEA, you can apply for a residence permit in Denmark which makes it possible for you to learn Danish and pass the professional tests etc. which are necessary in order to obtain a Danish authorisation.
1 exclusion quoted from the official source.
- Prior Authorisation Scheme permit restriction
In order to be granted a residence permit under the Authorisation Scheme, it is a requirement that you have not had a previous residence permit in order to obtain a Danish authorisation within the previous 2 years.
- Family rights
A permit can be granted to your spouse, registered or cohabiting partner as well as children under the age of 18 living at home.
- Official source basis
If you have been trained as a dentist in a country outside the EU/EEA, you can apply for a residence permit in Denmark which makes it possible for you to learn Danish and pass the professional tests etc. which are necessary in order to obtain a Danish authorisation.
- Post-authorisation job-seeking period
When you have obtained your Danish auhtorisation, you are allowed to stay in Denmark for 6 months on a job seeking permit.
- Work rights
A residence permit in order to obtain a Danish authorisation gives you the right to work.
Who you can bring
What the source prices
- Application fee
Processing fee DKK 3,060,-
checked 2026-07-27
- Permit duration
As a general rule, you can be granted a residence permit for 3 years. The permit can be extended for 2 more years if you can provide documentation that you have passed the Danish 3 Exam with the scores required to obtain a Danish authorisation.
- Processing time
Normal processing time 1 month If further information is needed, the processing time can be up to 2 months.
From here to a yes
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
Residence permit to complete the Danish authorisation process as a dentist trained outside the EU/EEA.
02How much money do I need?
You must provide documentation that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and any accompanying family members during your stay in Denmark.The lowest published threshold is DKK 66,276 (savings).
Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.
Where every quote comes from
Official government source nyidanmark.dkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Denmark government page.Other work routes to Denmark
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