Change of education
You already have a residence permit on the basis of Educational Attachment but change educational programme, or you have a residence permit on the basis of Change of education and are admitted to a new programme.
Normal processing time
2 months
Processing fee
DKK 2,490,-
Below you will find a step-by-step guide to submitting an application to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI).
It is important that you have carefully read the conditions for being granted a residence permit before you begin step 1. You can do this on the tab “Need to know” on the left.
It is a good idea to gather the necessary documents before you start to complete the application form.
You can use this check list and download the declaration you might need below.
If you submit documents not written in English or Danish, you must also submit certified translations into Danish or English.
Before you submit the application it is important that you gather the following:
If you are below the age of 18, you must also submit:
Expect to use
30 minutes
1 person
In this step you have access to the relevant application form, ST8. The form is available as a printable form only.
Make sure that you have read the instructions under the tab 'Need to know', and that you have completed all the proceeding steps under this tab before you begin.
You must fill out all of the sections in the application form. Among other things, you must inform us of your previous place(s) of education and your previous work experience under the section concerning your qualifications. The instructions in the application form will show you what documentation has to be attached to each section.
Read more about how we process your personal data
The printable application form in Word format can be completed on screen before you print. The application form in pdf format must be printed first and then completed by hand.
You are submitting the application in Denmark
You must submit your application while you still hold a valid permit on the basis of Educational Attachment scheme.
You can submit the application (ST8) in one of SIRI's branches.
If you want to submit the application in one of SIRI's offices, remember to book an appointment
You can also send the application to SIRI via our contact form
When you apply for a residence permit, you must have your biometric features recorded. This means that you must have a facial photo taken and your fingerprints recorded. The facial photo and your fingerprints will be stored on a microchip embedded in the residence card, which will be issued to you if you are granted a permit.
SIRI can, as a rule, only start processing your application once you have had your biometric features recorded.
If you do not agree to have your biometric features recorded, your application will be rejected. This means that your application will not be processed.
You can have your biometric features recorded in one of SIRI’s branch offices.
You have submitted your application succesfully if you have:
- created a case order ID
- paid the fee
- submitted the application
- had your biometric features recorded
You can see the normal case processing time to the right on this page. When we make a decision in your case, you will receive an answer.
SIRI will contact you or your educational institution if we need further information to process your case.
Read more about what you can expect while you are waiting for an answer