Residence permit
Application are submitted via our outsourcing partner, VFS Global. Please visit their website for further application instructions.
important notice
Denmark offers a wide range of residence permits. For a complete overview, please visit NewToDenmark. We have created checklists for the most common applications types, which you can access via the menu on the left.
Processing Times
The processing time varies by the type of residence permit you are applying for. Find the service goals for processing here and here. The Royal Danish Embassy cannot provide status updates to your application. Please contact the responsible agency directly.
Appointment Booking
All residence permit applications, without exception, must be submitted via our outsourcing partner, VFS Global. You can book your appointment here.
For assistance:
Call VFS Global: 1-866-978-5904 (Live agent Monday to Friday 8am-5pm EST)
Email VFS Global: [email protected]
Please note
Neither the Embassy nor our consulates can be held responsible for technical difficulties, human errors or shipping delays in the processing of passports, permits and visa applications.
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Biometric residence card
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Danish heritage permit
The Heritage permit enables people with Danish heritage to reside and work in Denmark.Read more -
Family Immigration
Family immigration programmes offer the opportunity for reunification with a family member currently residing in Denmark on a permanent basis, on a temporary work permit or similar.Read more -
Greenland permits
There are special rules and procedures regarding residence permits for Greenland. It is highly recommended that you visit the link below for all information on this topic.Read more -
Online applications
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration as well as the Danish Immigration Service allows for several types of applications to be submitted online. Please follow the below guidelines for submitting online applications.Read more -
Residence and/or work permits
Denmark offers a wide variety of work and residence permits to foreign nationals who have an interest in exploring life in Denmark, the Faroe Islands or Greenland. Visa-exempt nationals, including Canadian citizens, can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. If you plan to work, study, volunteer or stay for more than 90 days, a residence or work permit is usually required. Please read more in the submenus on the left.Read more -
Student permit
Several Canadian educational institutions have exchange programs with several Danish educational institutions. If you are planning to study for more than 3 months in Denmark you must apply for a student permit.Read more -
Working Holiday
The Working Holiday Agreement between Denmark and Canada provides an opportunity for young people to gain international travel and work experience. The permit allows you to travel and work in Denmark for one full year, giving you a chance to explore the country and its culture.Read more