The Fast-track scheme
Faster recruitment of international employees for certified companies
The Fast-track scheme for companies
The Fast-track scheme is for companies that regularly recruit employees from countries outside the EU/EEA. Once the company is certified by SIRI, it can submit applications for its employees itself, and processing is typically faster than for ordinary applications.
Requirements for certification
- The company has at least 10 full-time, permanent employees
- Salary and terms of employment meet Danish standards
- The company has attended SIRI's mandatory online guidance meeting
- The company is not affected by a lawful labour dispute
- There are no outstanding orders from the Danish Working Environment Authority
- The company complies with the Aliens Act and has not received fines above the set limits
Certification costs DKK 6,810, is valid for 4 years and can be renewed. Processing time is normally 2 months and up to 3 months.
The five tracks in Fast-track
- The pay limit track – salary of at least DKK 552,000 per year (2026). Normally 1 month.
- The supplementary pay limit track – salary of at least DKK 446,000, advertising on Jobnet and EURES and unemployment of no more than 3.75%. Normally 2 months.
- The short-term track – stays of no more than 90 days within 365 days. No pay limit.
- The researcher track – for researchers where there are research-related reasons for hiring this particular person.
- The educational track – for highly qualified people who are to receive or provide training.
The fee is DKK 6,810 per application in 2026. The employee's family can apply for residence as accompanying family members.
New scheme for companies with collective agreements from 2027
A new scheme has been adopted for certified companies with collective agreements, which is scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027. We are following the final rules and are happy to advise on what they mean for your recruitment.
How to apply – step by step
Steps marked we handle this for you are included when you use us.
- Certification of the companywe handle this for you
The company must be certified by SIRI. If it is not, we help with the certification application.
- Choose a trackwe handle this for you
Pay limit, supplementary pay limit, researcher, educational or short-term track. We assess which track fits.
- Create a case ID and pay the fee
A case ID is created with SIRI and the fee of DKK 6,810 is paid.
- Submit the applicationwe handle this for you
The company submits the application by power of attorney (AR6). We prepare it if you wish.
- Provisional permit
Visa-free nationals can often start the same day. Visa nationals can typically start about 10 days after biometrics.
- Decision
SIRI normally replies within 1 month.
Documents to have ready
- Copy of all pages of the employee's passport
- Employment contract stating salary, position and hours
- The company's certification
- Power of attorney from the employee to the company (AR6)
- Proof of education or research employment, depending on the track
- Receipt for the fee and the case ID
Send us your documents We review them and tell you what is missing – before you pay any fee.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Fast-track scheme require?
Your employer must be certified by SIRI. You must also meet the requirements of one of the tracks, for example the pay limit track with a salary of at least DKK 552,000 a year in 2026, or the supplementary pay limit track with at least DKK 446,000.
What tracks are there?
There are five: the pay limit track, the supplementary pay limit track, the researcher track, the educational track and the short-term track (no more than 90 days within 180 days). Which one fits depends on salary, position and duration.
Can I start working before a decision is made?
Yes, in many cases. If you are from a visa-free country, you can often get a provisional permit and start the same day. If your nationality requires a visa, you can usually start about 10 days after your biometrics are recorded.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
Normally 1 month (2 months for the supplementary track), longer if information is missing. The fee is DKK 6,810.
How does a company get certified?
The company applies to SIRI and must, among other things, have at least 20 full-time employees in Denmark or be a public research institution, and must not have serious violations on record. We help both companies and employees through the process.
Can I change position within the company?
Yes. As a rule, you can change position within the same certified company without a new permit, as long as your salary and conditions still meet the requirements of your track.
Last updated September 2026. Source: nyidanmark.dk – The Fast-track scheme, nyidanmark.dk – Certification. Amounts and rules change regularly – we always check the current requirements in your case.
For companies
We help with the certification, with choosing the right track and with the individual applications for your employees.
Get help with your application
We go through your documents and tell you honestly whether you meet the requirements before you pay any fees.
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