Pay Limit or Positive List in Denmark

Pay Limit or Positive List · Denmark visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-07-25 · all Denmark routes

For applicants with salary above threshold or a role on shortage lists.

Important notes

• A Danish job offer with annual salary of at least DKK 552,000 under the 2026 Pay Limit Scheme, or the separate current threshold for the Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme.
• An employment contract and job that meet the scheme's salary, employment, and Danish labour-market conditions.
• Valid passport, application fee, employment documents, and biometric submission through SIRI or the relevant Danish mission.
• Check the exact salary calculation, permitted benefits, and any labour-market or Fast-Track conditions before submission.
• SIRI lists a normal processing time of one month, with up to three months if more information is required.
• The route does not require a specific educational background, but it is tied to the qualifying job and salary; it is not a general remote-worker route.

Official source

Official source: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.