Denmark PR: How Indians Can Secure Long-Term Stay

If you ever want to settle in Denmark, a permanent residence permit allows the person to reside indefinitely without renewing temporary visas every single time. As of 2025, Denmark mainly offers two ways for Indians-one being the 8-year standard method and the other a fast track route of 4 years under extra criteria being fulfilled.

Pathways for PR & Requirements

In this, one needs to have a continuous legal residence in Denmark for 8 years under a valid permit and meet the requirements of maintaining the legal title to that permit throughout. Application shall be accepted if the applicant is over 18 years of age at the time of filing. In some instances, certain types of temporary permits or special temporary schemes do not qualify towards these 8 years.

Fast Track of 4 Years

When additional criteria are met, applicants can apply after a mere 4 years of residence under legal status. Such criteria provide higher Danish language proficiency, longer working years, prove active citizenship, and maintain certain income thresholds.

Main Conditions and Requirements

Work Duration/Employment Time: Working in full-time employment or self-employed for about three-and-a-half in the range of nearly four years during the last recent period that includes the previous four or four-and-a-half years, depending on which route.
Language: Passing the Danish language “Prove i Dansk 2” at a minimum is required; for fast-track, you need “Prove i Dansk 3” or higher.
Additional Requirements: Higher levels of taxable income and passing a citizenship/active-citizen test are among other possible requirements, in addition to consistent employment and further indicators of integration.

Fees and Processing Time

For applicants with a work/study background, the application fee is about DKK 7,110, while lower fees are charged for other categories.
Processing takes about eight months. Make sure to apply before the expiration of your current residence permit so as to avoid any gaps.

Begin the first step by applying to Abhinav Immigration Services.

PR for Denmark is a good option for Indians seeking long-term stability, securing work rights, health, and social benefits. Abhinav Immigration Services can assist you with determining your eligibility and helping you with the documentation preparation (language certificates, employment records, income proofs) as well as applying timely on the correct route, either an 8-year route or a fast-tracked 4-year route.