APD Programme

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students normally need a Danish residence permit for higher education. EU/EEA/Swiss students use the EU residence-document route for stays longer than three months; Nordic citizens can live, study and work in Denmark without these permits.

Fee receipt: Documentation that the application fee has been paid, unless exempt.

Passport copy: Copy of all passport pages, including blank pages and the front and back covers.

Admission / institution information: Evidence of admission

Proof of self-support: A qualifying bank statement, scholarship or student-loan documentation meeting SIRI’s current amount and format rules.

Exchange or guest-student evidence: If relevant, documentation of enrolment at the home institution.

Translations: Certified translation into Danish or English when documents are not already in one of those languages.

Under-18 parental consent: Written consent from a custodial parent, plus the required parent ID and birth documentation.

Biometrics: Fingerprints and facial photograph recorded through the approved location/process.

Usually 2 months; up to 3 months if more information is needed

DKK 3,060 for the higher-education study-permit application (2026 fee).