EU residence as a worker
You are an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen and carry out paid work in Denmark.
Normal processing time
0-30 days
Processing fee
No fee
In this tab, you can read about the application process.
You must submit your application to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI).
As part of the process, you must usually appear in person at one of SIRI’s branch offices in Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg or on Bornholm.
Before reading this tab about submitting an application for EU residence, we recommend that you read about the conditions for residence as a worker etc. in the ‘Need to know’ tab at left.
It is a good idea to gather the necessary documents before you start to complete the application form.
You can use the checklist and download declarations below.
You must bring the following to your appointment with SIRI:
As documentation of your grounds for residence as an employee, you can either submit:
Download declaration:
Download Declaration by the employer
Download Sworn declaration and information (must be signed and attached if you do not sign the online application with MitID)
Expect to use
30 minutes
to complete the application form
1 person
You complete the application form yourself
In this step you have access to the relevant application form OD1.
You can choose between an online form and a printable form.
Both types of application forms contain instructions on how to complete the form and what kind of documents you must submit along with the form.
Online form
If you choose to complete OD1 online, you must make sure you have all documents ready in a digital format, in order to attach them to the online application form.
Use the online form OD1 (opens in a new window)
Printable application form
If you choose the printable form OD1A, it must be completed and submitted in person at one of our branch offices together with the relevant documentation.
The application form in Word format can be completed on the screen before you print. The application form in pdf format must be printed first and then completed by hand.
Download the printable form OD1A (Pdf format)
Download the printable form OD1A (Word format)
You can read more about how we process your personal data here
You have applied online
If you are applying online for a Danish EU residence document for the first time, you must then appear in person at one of SIRI's branch offices.
You must bring the receipt for your online application (containing your application's six digit reference number) and your photo ID (passport or national ID card).
Only when you have identified yourself this way and been linked to your application, will we consider your application to be fully submitted.
In these other instances you do not need to appear in person at SIRI.
- You are applying to change the grounds for your residence under EU rules, e.g. if you have had EU residence as a student and now wish to change the grounds for your residence to EU residence as a worker.
- You are appying for an extension, if you have a temporary right of residence under EU regulations that you wish extend.
- You are applying for permanent residence under EU regulations.
You can appear in person at one of SIRI’s branch offices in Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg or on Bornholm.
Find information on the addresses and opening hours of SIRI's branch offices here
Remember to book an appointment at SIRI!
Before you appear in person at SIRI, you must book an appointment
You wish to submit a printable application form
You can submit your application in person in one of SIRI’s branch offices in Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg or on Bornholm.
Find information on the addresses and opening hours of SIRI's branch offices here
Remember to book an appointment at SIRI!
Before you submit your application at SIRI, you must book an appointment
You can see the normal case processing time to the right of this tab. When we make a decision in your case, you will receive an answer.
SIRI will contact you or your employer if we need further information to process your case. In some cases, we will need to obtain further information, e.g. from other public authorities, including SKAT and the police and relevant authorities abroad.
You have the right to reside and work in Denmark while you wait for an answer.