FAQ
Common questions.
What do I need for the Denmark student visa?
The official page asks for: admission to a full-time higher education programme, language skills for the language of teaching, copy of all pages of your passport, receipt for the case processing fee, biometrics (photo and fingerprints) and parents' consent if you are under 18, as well as the money to live on.
How much money do I need for the Denmark student visa?
DKK 7,426 a month (2026 level) for each month of study. If you study more than a year, you show 12 months, so at most DKK 89,112. The money must be in your own name, or come from a grant or student loan.
Do I need to pay tuition before I apply?
If you have already paid tuition for the first semester, this counts as proof that you have enough money.
Can I work while I study in Denmark?
You may work 90 hours a month from September to May and full time in June, July and August. Students in non-state-approved programmes who applied on or after 2 May 2025 may not work.
Can I stay in Denmark after I graduate?
After a full state-approved programme you can get a job seeking permit. If you applied on or after 1 October 2026 it is usually 6 months or 1 year after a bachelor's or master's, and 3 years after a PhD.
How long can I stay on the Denmark student visa?
The permit lasts for the standard (nominal) length of your programme, as long as you take an active part in it. If you do not finish in time, you can extend the permit by up to 1 year (2 years if the delay is due to pregnancy or parental leave).
How much does the Denmark student visa cost?
The processing fee is DKK 3,060. You pay it before you apply, after you create a case order ID.
Who can apply for the Denmark student visa?
Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. People from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who are admitted to a higher education programme in Denmark. You must study full time.
Can I bring my family?
Family can join PhD students. If you applied on or after 1 October 2026 for a bachelor's or master's level programme, your partner and children cannot get a permit as your family members.
How do I apply?
Your school fills in the first part of the online form ST1, then you fill in yours; you give biometrics at a Danish mission or application centre abroad, or at a SIRI office if you are already in Denmark legally. Normal processing time is 2 months, and up to 3 months if more information is needed.
Sources
- Denmark: Residence and work permit as a student (higher education) (nyidanmark.dk)
- Denmark: New to Denmark: all study permit types (nyidanmark.dk)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.