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Residence permits for non-EU/EEA citizens

How do you obtain a residence permit to study in Denmark as a non-EU citizen? And how long does it take to get one? Here is what you need to know

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As a non-EU/EAA citizen you can be granted a residence permit to study in Denmark. To do so, you must prove in writing that:

  • You have been accepted as a student to a higher education course/programme at a university, college or institute that has been approved by the Danish government
  • You are either completing an entire educational programme offered by a Danish institution of higher learning or are a visiting/guest student attending part of a programme that you have already commenced in your country of residence
  • You can support yourself financially for the duration of your stay. (Please note: foreign students do not usually receive state grants or benefits in Denmark. If you make a false claim for such assistance, your residence permit may be revoked and you risk deportation)
  • You have paid in advance for at least the first semester of your course if tuition fees apply.
  • You can speak and understand at least one of the following languages: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German

Application procedure

Please be careful when filling out your application. An incorrectly completed form could jeopardise your chances of success. The process is as follows:

First, a representative of the educational institution in Denmark should complete section two and attach the required documents. Then you complete section one and attach your own supporting documents. It is up to you to submit the application in its entirety. You can do so at the nearest Danish embassy or general consulate in your home country. It will then be forwarded to the Danish Immigration Service for processing.

As of 1 January 2011, a processing fee will normally be charged when applying for a residence permit or an extension of a residence permit. For further information about fees, please visit www.nyidanmark.dk

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