Volunteer
You will be working in Denmark as a volunteer. As a volunteer, you are doing voluntary, unpaid work of a social or humanitarian character.
Normal processing time
3 months
Processing fee
No fee
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 the check list below.
If you submit documents not written in English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, you must also submit certified translations into Danish or English.
You must submit:
Expect to use
50 minutes
completing the application
1 person
You complete the application form by yourself.
In this step you have access to the relevant application forms.
Make sure that you have completed all the preceeding steps before you begin.
All our application forms 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
Online application
If you apply online, you must use the application form XG1 online:
Printable application forms
If your choose the printable application form XG1, you can choose between Word-format and pdf-format.
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 must submit the necessary documentation with the application form.
Download the printable form XG1 (Word format)
Download the printable form XG1 (Pdf format)
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 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.
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
If you are staying in Denmark on a valid short term visa and submit an application for a residence permit as volunteer it will normally result in a penalty period when you are not allowed to enter Denmark for 5 years.
You can read more about misuse of visa here
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 a Danish diplomatic mission abroad or in one of SIRI’s branch offices.
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.
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 afte you 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:
- 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