Financial requirements
To obtain a residence permit under the Greencard scheme, you must be able to support yourself during your first year in Denmark. You need to document that you possess financial resources equivalent to
one year of Danish Start Help benefits (starthjælp).
There are differing rates of Start Help, depending on your age and number of dependants.
Read more about
Start Help rates (available in Danish only).
The monthly Start Help rates before tax are (2011 level):
- DKK 5,367 for persons under the age of 25 living alone
- DKK 6,472 for persons over the age of 25 living alone
- DKK 5,367 per person for spouses or cohabiting partners
It is possible to receive a caregiver supplement if there are children under 18 living in the household. A household can receive a maximum of two caregiver supplements. The monthly caregiver supplement is (2011 level):
- DKK 1,342 per child for married or cohabiting parents
- DKK 1,619 per child for single parents
Bank account statements and similar documents can be used as documentation that you can support yourself and any accompanying family members.
Example
If you wish to obtain a residence permit under the Greencard scheme and wish to bring your spouse/partner and child, you are required to document that you have sufficient funds amounting to DKK 5,367 per month required to provide for yourself, DKK 5,367 per month to provide for your spouse/partner and DKK 1,342 per month to provide for your child.
In all, you must be able to prove that you have financial resources amounting to DKK 144,912 – (5,367 + 5,367 + 1,342) x 12 – the equivalent of one year of Start Help benefits for the same size family.
Please note: If your child/children apply for an independent residence permit but your spouse/partner (the child's/children's other parent) does not apply for a residence permit, the monthly Start Help amount is DKK 1,619 per child.