--- title: "Denmark Youth study programme requirements 2026: 1-year stay" url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/basic-youth-study/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-11 --- Denmark · Student # Denmark Youth study programme **First stay:** 1 yr Basic and youth study programme residence permit First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) - **Savings needed:** DKK 7,426 a month ≈ $1,110 (Savings of at least DKK 7,426 a month (≈ $1,110) · Per month of study, documented for at most 12 months; not needed if the programme fee covers tuition, food and accommodation. A fee of DKK 3,060 (≈ $460) · Processing fee; normal processing 2 months, up to 3 months.) - **First stay:** 1 yr (Up to 1 year; a full high school programme cannot be completed on this permit.) - **Renewal:** Not renewable - **Who can apply:** Most passports (Third-country nationals; EU/EEA and Swiss citizens apply for an EU residence document instead.) - **Work:** No (As a rule no work; a work permit can be granted in special cases such as vocational experience in a basic programme; unpaid voluntary work is allowed.) - **Family:** Family can't join (Family cannot accompany the student.) ## Key facts Youth study programme is a student route for Denmark. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source. - **Government fees:** DKK 3,060 ≈ $460 - **Processing:** 60–90 days - **First stay:** 1 yr ## Cost, time and long term To apply: government fee DKK 3,060 ≈ $460; decision: 60–90 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included. **Government fees: DKK 3,060 ≈ $460** - DKK 3,060 (≈ $460) Processing fee; normal processing 2 months, up to 3 months. **Shown, not spent: DKK 7,426+/mo ≈ $1,110** - DKK 7,426 a month (≈ $1,110) Per month of study, documented for at most 12 months; not needed if the programme fee covers tuition, food and accommodation. **Processing: 60–90 days** Normal processing time is 2 months; up to 3 months if more information is needed. [Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration](https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Study/Basic-and-youth-study-programmes) ## Why this route may not fit Check this before you apply. - Can't be renewed - Needs a place at a school or university in Denmark - Work isn't allowed on this route - Family members can't join on this route - Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports ### What you'll need #### Who can apply - The applicant is admitted to an approved basic or youth study programme; no permit is granted below the 9th grade level. - For high school, the stay is arranged by an exchange organisation, continues a programme started at home, or is followed by continuing the programme at home. - The applicant understands Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German reasonably well and the language of instruction. #### What you must show - Funds are DKK 7,426 (≈ $1,110) per month of study (2026 level), for at most 12 months. - The processing fee is DKK 3,060 (≈ $460). #### Documents - A bank statement shows the date, the name, the balance and the currency and is no more than 30 days old. - Applicants under 18 attach both parents' signed consent and a declaration of proper residence from the school. #### Steps 1. The educational institution completes the first part of the application and the applicant completes the second part. #### After you arrive - The permit is valid for no more than 1 year; the holder generally may not work and family cannot accompany. ## When you become tax resident How Denmark decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records. - **Foreign-source income:** Personal income after labour market contribution; full tax liability on worldwide (including foreign-source) income. [All tax rules for Denmark](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/tax/) Tax records checked 10 Oct 2026 **Full official text** Residence permit of up to 1 year for an approved basic or youth study programme, such as one year of high school through an exchange arrangement; a full high school programme is not covered. (sources 1, 2) #### What you must show and pay - Savings of at least DKK 7,426 a month (≈ $1,110) · Per month of study, documented for at most 12 months; not needed if the programme fee covers tuition, food and accommodation. (sources 1, 2) - A fee of DKK 3,060 (≈ $460) · Processing fee; normal processing 2 months, up to 3 months. (source 1) #### Requirements - The applicant is admitted to an approved basic or youth study programme; no permit is granted below the 9th grade level. (source 1) - For high school, the stay is arranged by an exchange organisation, continues a programme started at home, or is followed by continuing the programme at home. (source 1) - The applicant understands Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German reasonably well and the language of instruction. (source 1) - Funds are DKK 7,426 (≈ $1,110) per month of study (2026 level), for at most 12 months. (source 1) - The processing fee is DKK 3,060 (≈ $460). (source 1) - A bank statement shows the date, the name, the balance and the currency and is no more than 30 days old. (source 1) - Applicants under 18 attach both parents' signed consent and a declaration of proper residence from the school. (source 1) - The educational institution completes the first part of the application and the applicant completes the second part. (source 1) - The permit is valid for no more than 1 year; the holder generally may not work and family cannot accompany. (source 1) #### Stay - Up to 1 year; a full high school programme cannot be completed on this permit. - First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case. - Not renewable according to our source. #### Nationality Third-country nationals; EU/EEA and Swiss citizens apply for an EU residence document instead. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia. #### Work As a rule no work; a work permit can be granted in special cases such as vocational experience in a basic programme; unpaid voluntary work is allowed. #### Family Family cannot accompany the student. Checked 2026-10-11 ## Official sources 1. [Basic and youth study programmes](https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Study/Basic-and-youth-study-programmes) · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) · checked 2026-10-11 2. [Financial self-support on specific SIRI schemes](https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words-and-concepts/SIRI/Self-support---SIRI/) · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) · checked 2026-10-11 ## Youth study programme and its alternatives | Route | Money needed | Stay | Work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Youth study programme | – | 1 yr | No | | [Folk high school](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/folk-high-school/) | – | 1.5 yr | No | | [PhD studies](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/phd-full-degree/) | – | – | Limited | | [Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/higher-education/) | Needs savings of DKK 89k+ a year ≈ $13k | – | No | | [Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/student-higher-ed-91/) Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes | ## Questions people ask ### How much money do I need for the Youth study programme? Savings of at least DKK 7,426 a month (≈ $1,110). Per month of study, documented for at most 12 months; not needed if the programme fee covers tuition, food and accommodation. A fee of DKK 3,060 (≈ $460). Processing fee; normal processing 2 months, up to 3 months. ### How long can I stay on the Youth study programme? Up to 1 year; a full high school programme cannot be completed on this permit. ### How long does the Youth study programme take to process? Normal processing time is 2 months; up to 3 months if more information is needed. ### Can I work on the Youth study programme? No. As a rule no work; a work permit can be granted in special cases such as vocational experience in a basic programme; unpaid voluntary work is allowed. ### Can I bring my family on the Youth study programme? Family cannot accompany the student. ### Who can apply for the Youth study programme? Third-country nationals; EU/EEA and Swiss citizens apply for an EU residence document instead. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia. ### How are Youth study programme holders taxed in Denmark? No special regime in our records is tied to the Youth study programme. The standard rules apply: 8% labour market contribution on salary, bottom-bracket tax 12.01%, plus municipal tax averaging 25.049% and church tax averaging 0.639% for all taxpayers (0.867% for church members) in 2026; middle-bracket 7.5% above DKK 641,200, (≈ $95,900) top-bracket 7.5% above DKK 777,900, (≈ $116,000) additional top-bracket 5% above DKK 2,592,700 (≈ $388,000). ## More in Denmark [Working Holiday · Argentina](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/working-holiday-ar/) [Working Holiday · Canada](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/working-holiday-ca/) [Working Holiday · Chile](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/working-holiday-cl/) [Working Holiday · South Korea](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/working-holiday-kr/) [Start-up Denmark](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/start-up-denmark/) [Fast-Track · Education](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/fast-track-educational/) [Fast-Track · Pay limit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/fast-track-pay-limit/) [Fast-Track · Researcher](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/denmark/fast-track-researcher/) ## Study visas elsewhere [🇪🇸 Internship permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/internship-residence/) [🇬🇪 D3 study visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/georgia/d3-study-research/) [🇮🇹 Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/study-visa/) [🇩🇪 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/germany/student-16b/) [🇫🇷 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/france/student-residence/) [🇬🇧 Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/student-visa/) ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated. ## How this was checked **Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources. Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out. 1. [Basic and youth study programmes](https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Study/Basic-and-youth-study-programmes) · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) · checked 2026-10-11 2. [Financial self-support on specific SIRI schemes](https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words-and-concepts/SIRI/Self-support---SIRI/) · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) · checked 2026-10-11 Tracked since 2026-10-11. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the [changes page](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/), and the [methodology page](https://settleanywhere.com/methodology/) explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? 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