Work permit during the job seeking period
You have been granted a job seeking permit for 3 years, or you have been granted a job seeking permit for 6 months and are eligible for a job seeking permit for 3 years and want to apply for a work permit without limitations.
Normal processing time
1 month
Processing fee
DKK 775,-
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 dispensation to prevent your permit from lapsing 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 the checklist below.
You must submit:
Expect to use
15 minutes
completing the application
1 person
You complete the application form yourself
The application form contain careful instructions on how to complete the form and what kind of documents you must submit along with the form.
You can read more about how we process your personal data here
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 can submit the application by appearing in person in one of SIRI's branch offices in Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg or on Bornholm.
You can also send the application to SIRI through our contact form. You can find SIRI's contact form here
When you apply for a residence permit, you must have your biometric features 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.
You must have your biometric features recorded no later than 14 days after you have submitted your application.
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.
Read more about biometrics here
Your biometric features can be recorded in one of SIRI’s branch offices. Remember to book an appointment.
You have submitted your application succesfully if you have:
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created a case order ID
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paid the fee
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submitted the application
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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 employer if we need further information to process your case.