Start-up Denmark
A clear, plan-based route for non-EU founders to live and build a startup in Denmark.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Government founder-visa scheme: an expert panel scores your business plan and, if approved, you can get a two-year residence and work permit (extendable three years at a time) to build an innovative, scalable startup in Denmark.
Dream spread
A clear, plan-based route for non-EU founders to live and build a startup in Denmark.
Relocation reality check
No funding at all - the scheme 'only provides work and residence permits'; you must prove you can support yourself for at least one year and pay a DKK 2,315 fee; restaurants, consultancies, retail and import/export are generally rejected.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansReality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Non-EU/EEA self-employed founders with an innovative, scalable (ideally tech) business plan; no prior investment required; applications in English.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 24 months (about 2 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
No amounts on record. Check the official source.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
We are still curating 🇩🇰 Denmark-specific communities. Meanwhile, these global boards answer relocation questions every day.
Communities being curated — start with r/expats meanwhile
- r/expats100k+ members
Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“"valid for two years plus possibility of extension"; the scheme "only provides work and residence permits"”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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