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Study in Denmark

A working holiday in Denmark lets you stay for up to one ye⁠a⁠r⁠.

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Studying in Denmark: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Cost

This country has no official living-⁠cost figu⁠r⁠e⁠.

Danish Krone in US Dollar (exchange rate)-5% in 5 yearsSee the trend chartSee the full cost breakdown

Entry and permits

  • 3months

    Limit of a stay without a v⁠i⁠s⁠a

Source: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI): visa-⁠free visits

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Working holiday

Depends on your national⁠i⁠t⁠y

Source: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI): Working Holiday for Japanese citizensMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-⁠10-⁠03)

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Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

Cities to study in Denm⁠a⁠r⁠k

Compare the cities of Denmark with photos and numbe⁠r⁠s⁠.

Copenhagen

The capital of Denma⁠r⁠k⁠.

Aarhus

A city on the Jutland peninsula in eastern Denma⁠r⁠k⁠.

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Step 2 — Know your options

Ways to study in Denm⁠a⁠r⁠k

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Live in Denmark on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

  • Working Holiday residence permit

Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Denmark for a whi⁠l⁠e⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠31 · up to one year from entry

Can you work?

Up to 6 months of the 12

Cost

No immigration fee

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For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.

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Step 3 — Get ready

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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for Denmark's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You must be at least 18 and no older than 31 when you submit your application. The Japanese MOFA list says 18 to 30; this page follows the Danish official guidan⁠c⁠e⁠.
How many times can I join Denmark's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
Only once. The official page states that anyone who has already been on a working holiday stay in Denmark cannot be granted a permit for a new o⁠n⁠e⁠.
Where do I app⁠l⁠y⁠?
In Japan you book an appointment at the Denmark visa application centre in Tokyo (⁠V⁠F⁠S⁠ ⁠G⁠l⁠o⁠b⁠a⁠l⁠) to hand in your documents and have your biometrics recorded. The application form is the online or paper form of the Danish immigration authorities. Normal processing time is 3 mont⁠h⁠s⁠.
Can I go to Denmark without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japanese citizens may stay up to 3 months without a visa. The period is counted from the first entry into Denmark or another Nordic count⁠r⁠y⁠.

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