Working holiday in Denmark
Denmark has working holiday agreements with seven countries. The permit lets you spend up to a year in the country and work for part of that time. Processing costs DKK 3,060 and usually takes three months. Argentina and Chile each have a quota of 150 permits a year, granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Working Holiday residence permit
- Stay
- 12 months
- Fee
- 3,060 DKK
- Funds
- Between DKK 15,000 and DKK 24,000 depending on the country, plus a return ticket or DKK 5,000 to buy one. If the ticket's return date is less than a year away, the permit is shortened.
- Health insurance
- Required for the whole stay
Common requirements
- The trip is mainly a holiday. You can only work for part of the year and take a short course.
- It is normally not granted if you have already been in Denmark on this permit.
- A decision usually takes three months, and up to four if more information is needed.
Eligible passports (7)
| Passport | Age | Places a year | Country-specific conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 18 to 30 | 150 | You must apply before turning 31. The quota year runs from March to February: up to 75 permits from March to August and the rest, up to 150, from September to February. You first book an appointment at VFS in Buenos Aires. Funds of DKK 15,000 plus a return ticket or DKK 5,000, and medical insurance covering hospitalisation. If the quota is full, the fee paid to the embassy is not refunded. Official page |
| Australia | 18 to 35 | · | You must apply before turning 36. Funds of DKK 18,000 plus a return ticket or DKK 5,000. You can work for up to six months, and no more than three for the same employer. Official page |
| Canada | 18 to 36 | · | You must be a Canadian citizen and habitually resident in Canada. Funds of DKK 15,000 plus a return ticket or DKK 5,000, and full medical and hospitalisation insurance including accident, life and repatriation. Official page |
| Chile | 18 to 30 | 150 | You must apply before turning 31. The quota year runs from March to February: up to 75 permits from March to August and the rest, up to 150, from September to February. You first book an appointment at VFS in Santiago. Funds of DKK 15,000 plus a return ticket or DKK 5,000, and medical insurance covering hospitalisation. If the quota is full, the fee paid to the embassy is not refunded. Official page |
| Japan | · | · | Official page |
| New Zealand | 18 to 30 | · | You must apply before turning 31. Funds of DKK 24,000 plus a return ticket or DKK 5,000, and full healthcare and hospital insurance for the whole stay. Official page |
| South Korea | 18 to 34 | · | You must apply before turning 35, be a permanent resident of South Korea and apply from there. Funds of DKK 15,000 plus a return ticket or DKK 5,000. Official page |
Checked on 31 October 2026. Sources: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), nyidanmark.dk: "Working Holiday" (list of countries), "Working Holiday - Argentina", "Working Holiday - Chile", "Working Holiday - Australia, Canada, New Zealand or South Korea" and "Working Holiday - Canada", with ages, funds, quotas, the DKK 3,060 fee and processing times. Checked on 31 October 2026. Places and dates change every year, so confirm on the official page before paying.
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.