Denmark Pay Limit Scheme in Denmark

Denmark Pay Limit Scheme · Denmark visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-08-08 · all Denmark routes

An employer-linked route based primarily on a qualifying Danish salary, without requiring a specific shortage occupation.

Important notes

• Have a Danish job offer and employment contract meeting the Pay Limit Scheme salary and employment conditions.
• For 2026, the normal Pay Limit threshold is DKK 552,000 per year; confirm the current threshold and salary calculation before applying.
• Submit passport, fee, employment documents, and biometrics through SIRI or the relevant Danish mission.
• This is the salary-based route, separate from the Positive List route for shortage occupations.
• It is tied to the approved Danish job and is not a general remote-worker visa.

Preparation checklist

• Passport and application
• Danish employment contract
• Salary calculation and employer evidence
• Application fee
• Biometrics and residence documents

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Official source

Official source: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration

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