Danish Business Authority (Startup Denmark)

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Startup Denmark — residence and work permit for non-EU founders with a panel-approved business plan

Danish Business Authority (Startup Denmark) · Denmark

Who can apply · Founders from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, including Tunisians, with an innovative and scalable business plan.

SIRI fee of DKK 3,060; own funds of DKK 153,240 for a single founder · SIRI charges a processing fee of DKK 3,060. The founder must also prove money for the first year, from DKK 153,240 for a single person at the 2025 level.

Deadline · Rolling: business plans can be sent to the panel at any time. At most 75 permits are granted per calendar year.

Checked 25 Oct 2026