Denmark Updates Student Permit Rules for Non-State-Approved Programs

Applying for a Danish student permit in non-state-approved tracks now involves a new authority. The secretariat of the Danish Accreditation Council handles advisory quality statements from September 15, 2026.

This change follows the dissolution of the Danish Evaluation Institute, known as EVA. Advisory statements issued before September 15 remain valid for SIRI permit processing. Students applying for state-approved higher education programs are not affected by this change.

To qualify for a student permit, you must be admitted full-time to an eligible program. The educational institution must be publicly accredited or state-approved. Non-state-approved programs require a valid advisory statement from the Accreditation Council secretariat.

Applicants must also meet financial self-support rules set by SIRI. In 2026, you need at least 7,426 Danish kroner per month. You can document up to 12 months, totaling 89,112 Danish kroner.

Work rights depend on your program type and application date. Students in state-approved programs can work 90 hours per month during normal study months. They can work full-time in June, July, and August. Students in non-state-approved tracks applying on or after May 2, 2025 cannot work.