Higher educational programmes
You must be studying in a higher educational programme in Denmark
Normal processing time
2 months
Processing fee
DKK 2,115,-
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.
When submitting an application or appeal with a fee, you must first create a case order ID.
All fees are regulated every year on 1 January. Make sure to create your Case Order ID, pay the fee and submit your application in the same calendar year. If you pay the fee before 1 January and submit your application after 1 January, your application may be rejected.
If no case order ID is shown in the field below, please type your case order ID and click on View payment status.
Payment options
Pay using your Dankort, VISA or MasterCard |
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Pay by international bank transfer |
International transferCase Order ID: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration
Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration (SIRI) Danske Bank SKB Danske Bank SKB |
Pay online using your Danish internet bank |
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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 declartion 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 following:
If you are below the age of 18, you must also submit:
Download declarations:
Download Sworn declaration and information (must be signed and attached if you do not sign the application with MitID)
Expect to use
30-40 minutes
per person to complete the application
2 persons
You and your educational institution are each required to complete a part of the application form.
In this step you and your educational institution have access to the relevant application forms. You can choose between an online form and a print form.
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. Additionally, 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 documenation has to be attached to each section.
You can read more about how we process your personal data here.
Online applications
If you apply online, you must choose the application form ST1 online.
In the ST1 online form, your educational institution must complete the first of the two parts of the form. When your educational institution has completed their part, a reference number and password will be shown, which the educational institution must pass on to you. After this you are then able to open the online application form and complete your part.
Make sure that you have all documents ready in digital form, in order to attach them as you complete the application form.
If you do not have MitID, you must sign, scan and attach the document ‘Declarations and information’ here. This is also accesible within the application form.
Printable application forms
In the printable application form ST1 your educational institution must complete part 2 of the form. When your educational institution has completed their part, you must complete your part. Once parts 1 and 2 have been completed, they must be submitted together – read more in the next step.
You must submit the necessary documents with the application.
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 have applied online
If you have applied online, your application has already been submitted. Read more about having your biometrics recorded in the next step.
You are submitting the application abroad
The application can be submitted to a Danish diplomatic mission or an application centre in the country where you are residing.
See the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ list of diplomatic missions or application centres where you can hand in your application (opens in a new window)
In certain countries Denmark does not have a diplomatic mission or application centre. In these instances the list will refer you to one of the Norwegian missions with which Denmark has made an agreement or to the nearest Danish diplomatic mission or application centre in the region.
We recommend that you visit the local diplomatic mission’s webpage to get more information before you submit the application. The individual diplomatic mission can have additional requirements regarding payment of additional fees, submission of additional passport photos or additional copies of the application.
You are submitting the application in Denmark
If you are residing legally in Denmark, you are normally able to submit the application in Denmark. This is the case, if you:
- hold a valid visa
- is exempt from the visa requirement or
- already hold a valid residence permit.
Read more about the legal residence requirement and submission of your application in Denmark.
You can submit the applicaton in one of SIRI’s branch offices.
You can also send the application to SIRI.
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.
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
You have applied online
If you have submitted an online application form, you must have your biometric features recorded no later than 14 days after you submitted your application.
Your biometric features can be recorded at
If you are unable to have your biometric features recorded within the time limit of 14 days, because you are unable to book an appointment at a Danish diplomatic mission, you can inform us by email of the appointed time you will have your biometrics recorded. This way you can avoid having your application rejected.
You are are submitting the application abroad
If you submit an printable application form, you can have your biometric features recorded at a Danish diplomatic mission or an application centre in the country, where you reside.
See the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ list of diplomatic missions or application centres where you can have your biometric features recorded (opens i a new window)
In certain countries Denmark does not have a diplomatic mission or application centre. In these instances the list will refer you to one of the Norwegian missions with which Denmark has made an agreement or to the nearest Danish diplomatic mission or application centre in the region.
If you submit your application to a Norwegian diplomatic mission, you must also submit one passport photo. If you are granted a residence permit based on your application, you must within a specific time frame after your entry to Denmark have your biometric features recorded.
We recommend that you visit the local diplomatic mission’s webpage to get more information before you submit the application. The individual diplomatic mission can have additional requirements regarding payment of additional fees, submission of additional passport photos or additional copies of the application.
You are submitting the application in Denmark
If you are residing legally in Denmark, you are normally able to have your biometric features recorded in Denmark. This is the case, if you:
-
hold a valid visa
-
is exempt from the visa requirement or
-
already hold a valid residence permit.
Read more about the legal residence requirement and submission of your application in Denmark.
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 employer if we need further information to process your case.
Read more about what you can expect while you are waiting for an answer.