Visa timeline in Copenhagen

• EU, EEA or Swiss citizenAn EU residence document from SIRI, then a CPR number from the municipality. Nordic citizens skip SIRI.5 steps
• Employee, non-EUA work and residence permit from SIRI, most often under the Pay Limit Scheme or the Positive Lists. Includes UK citizens.6 steps
• Student, non-EUA residence permit for higher education, applied for after admission.3 steps

Salary thresholds and fees are reset every January and the Positive Lists twice a year, so check the current figures on nyidanmark.dk before an offer is signed. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm each step with SIRI, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (nyidanmark.dk) before you rely on it.