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Denmark The Pay Limit Scheme

10 facts quoted from the official source

Employment based on a job offer meeting the standard annual pay-limit threshold.

Savings required
DKK 552,000
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
  • Absence or loss ruleYou must not give up your Danish address or stay abroad for longer than 6 successive months. A violation will result in the lapse of your permit.
  • Job offerIf you have been offered a job in Denmark with a high salary, you can apply for a residence and work permit via the Pay Limit Scheme.
  • Minimum salaryYour annual salary must meet, at least, the minimum amount. The minimum amount for 2026 is DKK 552,000.
  • Qualifying basisYour annual salary must meet, at least, the minimum amount. The minimum amount for 2026 is DKK 552,000.
  • Working-hours requirementIt is a requirement that your working hours are at least 30 hours a week.
Also stated by the source
  • Additional report factsWith a permit under the Pay Limit Scheme, your job content can change within the same university or company without you having to apply for a new work permit.
  • Official source basisYour annual salary must meet, at least, the minimum amount. The minimum amount for 2026 is DKK 552,000.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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 6,810,-checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit durationIf your employment is for a period of 4 years or more, you will normally be granted a permit valid for 4 years. | If you find a new job, you must submit a new application based on the new job – it can either be based once again on the Positive List or it can be based on another of our work schemes.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeNormal processing time 1 month
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Employment based on a job offer meeting the standard annual pay-limit threshold.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is DKK 552,000 (savings), from the official record.

Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

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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