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Denmark Authorisation — Nurse (Quota 0)

13 facts quoted from the official source

Authorisation pathway for nurses; the official quota is currently zero through 31 December 2026.

Savings required
DKK 66,276
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Current quota statusOn 7 October 2025, the Danish Patient Safety Authority introduced a quota for the number of applications for authorisation as a nurse, valid until 31 December 2026. The quota is currently set at 0 for nurses.
  • Danish Patient Safety Authority assessmentThe 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 meansYou must provide documentation that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and any accompanying family members during your stay in Denmark.
  • Linked WTE professionsThe quota is currently set at 0 for nurses.
  • Qualifying basisWhen the quota is 0, it is not possible to obtain a residence permit for the purpose of obtaining authorisation as a nurse.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Prior Authorisation Scheme permit restrictionIn 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.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisWhen the quota is 0, it is not possible to obtain a residence permit for the purpose of obtaining authorisation as a nurse.
  • Post-authorisation job-seeking periodWhen you have obtained your Danish auhtorisation, you are allowed to stay in Denmark for 6 months on a job seeking permit.
  • Work rightsA residence permit in order to obtain a Danish authorisation gives you the right to work.
  • Family rightsA residence permit in order to obtain authorisation in Denmark as a nurse allows your family to accompany you to Denmark if you have been granted your residence permit before 7 October 2025.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application feeProcessing fee DKK 3,060,-checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit durationYou can be granted a residence permit for 3 years. As a general rule, the permit cannot be extended beyond 3 years in total.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeNormal processing time 1 month If further information is needed, the processing time can be up to 2 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Quota 0 to Denmark?
The official source states: Authorisation pathway for nurses; the official quota is currently zero through 31 December 2026.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: 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.

The source

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.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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