Start-up Denmark Visa
Denmark's Start-up Denmark Visa allows non-EU entrepreneurs to start a scalable business in Denmark. Requires approval from an expert panel.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew
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- Visa for non-EU entrepreneurs
- Start a scalable business
- Approval from expert panel required
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Strong support for startups
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
- Long road to a passport. Citizenship takes around 9 years of qualifying residence.
- No dual citizenship. You may have to give up your current citizenship to naturalise.
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What could change
Changes in startup funding or economic conditions may impact the program.
Tax Notes
Denmark has a progressive tax system with rates from 8% to 55.8% based on income. Worldwide income is taxed.