Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Work visas to Denmark for Australian citizens
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, business
, work
, other
, long stay
, study
Work visas — what you need to know
Allows entry during the pre-employment period (up to 14 days or 1 month). Visa-exempt nationals are allowed to enter Denmark with their passport and residence permit approval letter. If a national (entry) visa is required, it is arranged in advance, along with the residence permit. Requires individuals to obtain a residence card upon arrival.
Visa validity period
from 1 month to 6 months
Fees
€0 - €1,442 (~$0 - ~$1,686)
Which work visas is best suited for you?
Pay limit scheme visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Supplementary pay limit scheme visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Positive list employment visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Special individual qualifications visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Service provider visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Herdsmen and farm manager visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Mobile workplaces at sea employment visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 1 month to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Start-up visa
Eligible individuals
Entrepreneur, employee of start-up
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€410 (~$480)
Researcher visa
Eligible individuals
Researcher
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Guest researcher visa
Eligible individuals
Researcher
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
The ESS Scheme employment visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Trainee employment visa
Eligible individuals
Trainee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€912 (~$1,067)
Volunteer work visa
Eligible individuals
Volunteer
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Religious work visa
Eligible individuals
Religious worker
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€1,442 (~$1,686)