Destination guide

Moving to Denmark

The skilled-migration routes to Denmark, how welcoming it is to immigrants, and where to start, all from public and official sources.

How welcoming is Denmark?

Three bars from public data, shown as ranges with their source and year. We never show fake precision.

Policy & rightshigh · MIPEX 2020 2020

46–52 / 100 · How the law treats immigrants (MIPEX)

Expat welcomemedium · InterNations Expat Insider 2024 2024

6–24 / 100 · How welcomed newcomers feel (InterNations)

Integration outcomesmedium · OECD Settling In 2023 2023

66–74 / 100 · Employment & integration (OECD)

Visa & immigration routes

The Pay Limit Scheme (Beløbsordningen) — Danish Work and Residence Permit

Work / Career · roadmap available

Official →

Residence permit for higher education (Danish student residence permit)

Study · roadmap available

Official →

Family Reunification with a Spouse or Cohabiting Partner (Ægtefællesammenføring)

Family / Join someone · roadmap available

Official →

Tolerance data is from public sources (MIPEX, InterNations Expat Insider, OECD), shown with year and confidence. Route details link to the official Denmark government portals. This is general information to help you plan, not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration professional.

Build your Denmark roadmap →