Kingdom of Denmark
Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen): government fee breakdown
By Sam Parks · Last checked:
Denmark lists a DKK 6,810 fee for the Pay Limit Scheme work-permit application.
These are the fees paid to the Kingdom of Denmark government. Your employer does not pay these fees — they are paid by you as the applicant (though some employers reimburse them). Fees for dependants, priority services, or higher salary bands may change the total.
How much does the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) cost in Denmark?
Denmark lists a DKK 6,810 fee for the Pay Limit Scheme work-permit application.
Verified against New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme on 27 June 2026.
Headline total
DKK 6,810
Single applicant
Currency
DKK (Danish krone)
Last checked
27 June 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Pay Limit Scheme case-processing fee | DKK 6,810 | Yes |
Worked example
Single applicant — DKK 6,810
- DKK 6,810 SIRI case-processing fee
How to read these fees
The DKK 6,810 headline covers single applicant. Of the 1 component listed above, 1 is mandatory. The single biggest mandatory line is Pay Limit Scheme case-processing fee at DKK 6,810.
Bringing family changes the total — see the dependant section below. Treat the figure as a planning estimate rather than a quote: confirm each line on the official source linked below on the day you pay, because these fees are revised regularly.
Dependant fees
Accompanying family members file separate family applications and pay the relevant SIRI fee for that route.
Why fees change
SIRI fees are published on New to Denmark and updated periodically; the page was updated on 26 June 2026.
Primary source
New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Pay-limit-scheme
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) cost in government fees?
Denmark lists a DKK 6,810 fee for the Pay Limit Scheme work-permit application. The worked example assumes single applicant, totalling DKK 6,810. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
SIRI fees are published on New to Denmark and updated periodically; the page was updated on 26 June 2026.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Accompanying family members file separate family applications and pay the relevant SIRI fee for that route.
Next steps
Full visa guide
Eligibility, application steps, and FAQs for the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen).
Processing time
How long the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) takes from application to decision.
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Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.