Kingdom of Denmark
Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen): government fee breakdown
By Sam Parks · Last checked:
Source auto-reconfirmed 1 August 2026 by the daily automated check (figures unchanged since last review).
Denmark lists a DKK 6,810 fee for the Pay Limit Scheme work-permit application and DKK 3,080 per accompanying family member to an employee.
These are the fees paid to the Kingdom of Denmark government. For sponsored routes, the payer varies by country and component; use the item notes and primary source to confirm whether the sponsor, applicant, or both pay. 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 and DKK 3,080 per accompanying family member to an employee.
Verified against New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme on 1 July 2026.
Headline total
DKK 6,810
Single applicant
No changes recorded for this figure since 1 July 2026.
Currency
DKK (Danish krone)
Last checked
1 July 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Pay Limit Scheme case-processing fee# Commuters who only apply for a work permit may be exempt from creating a case order ID and paying this fee. | DKK 6,810 | Yes |
Accompanying family member to an employee# Each spouse, partner or child applies separately and needs a separate case order ID, fee and application form. | DKK 3,080per family member | Optional |
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 2 components listed above, 1 is mandatory and 1 is an optional add-on (such as priority processing) you can choose to skip. 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
DKK 3,080 per accompanying family member to an employee; each family member files a separate application.
Why fees change
SIRI fees are published on New to Denmark and updated periodically; the Pay Limit page was updated on 26 June 2026 and the accompanying-family page on 29 June 2026.
Primary source
New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Pay-limit-scheme
Cite or reuse this dataset
This figure is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Cite the Visa Atlas page for the compiled, dated dataset, and cite the official source for the underlying government rule.
Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) fee schedule", https://visaatlas.org/fees/denmark/pay-limit-scheme. Last verified 1 July 2026.
- JSON endpoint
- https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fees
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 and DKK 3,080 per accompanying family member to an employee. 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 Pay Limit page was updated on 26 June 2026 and the accompanying-family page on 29 June 2026.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
DKK 3,080 per accompanying family member to an employee; each family member files a separate application.
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.