VisaWorkingHolidayIndependent travel information for Australian citizens
English
Australian flagDenmark

Australian passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in Denmark for Australians (2026)

Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

The Australian SIRI application route is established. The age translation conflict remains outside age matching; insurance and quota details remain unconfirmed.

Key facts at a glance

Age
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-DK-FINAL AU-DK-DA-FINAL
Length of stay
Up to one year from entryLearn moreReferences: AU-DK-FINAL
Initial funds
DKK 18,000 plus a return ticket or DKK 5,000Learn moreReferences: AU-DK-FINAL
Visa fee
DKK 3,060 for case processingLearn moreReferences: AU-DK-DA-FINAL
Annual quota
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-DK-FINAL
Application dates and timing
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-DK-FINAL
Language
Documents in an accepted languageLearn moreReferences: AU-DK-FINAL
Study
Maximum three monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-DK-FINAL
Work
Six salary-reporting months total; three per employerLearn moreReferences: AU-DK-FINAL AU-DK-DA-FINAL
Traveler beside the water, with shoreline scenery in the background.

Working Holiday in Denmark for Australians (2026)

Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.

Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

The Danish Australian section says at least 18 and not yet 36; the English page says no older than 36. Prepare before your 36th birthday and confirm with SIRI. The age filter leaves this disagreement unresolved.

References: AU-DK-FINAL AU-DK-DA-FINAL

Length of stay

A passport or return ticket that expires earlier can shorten permission. A shorter grant may be extendable only to the scheme limit.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Initial funds

Use liquid assets in your own name. The statement must be no more than 30 days old and show your name, balance and currency. Multiple statements must share the same date.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Visa fee

The Danish SIRI page gives this scheme fee. Confirm the payment amount and any separate mission or provider charges before filing.

References: AU-DK-DA-FINAL

Annual quota

The inspected Australian SIRI page does not establish an annual allocation. News about Chilean or Argentine quotas does not establish an Australian quota.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Application dates and timing

No annual Australian opening is established. Application and biometric deadlines concern your individual submission.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Passport

A shorter passport can shorten the grant. Passport renewal and a permit extension are separate steps.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Insurance

The Australian SIRI section does not establish a scheme-specific insurance policy or amount. Canadian, New Zealand and Korean insurance clauses are not transferred. Arrange suitable travel cover as preparation.

References: AU-DK-FINAL AU-DK-DA-FINAL

Documents and participation

Include blank pages and covers. The case order ID must appear on the receipt. Online applicants without MitID attach the signed sworn declaration.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Create a SIRI case order ID, pay the fee, complete WH1/2 online or the instructed paper WH1 form, and provide biometrics. SIRI describes filing abroad or during a lawful stay in Denmark.

  1. Confirm the disputed age wording with SIRI and arrange a biometric appointment that fits the application sequence.
  2. Create the case order ID, pay the confirmed fee and gather all passport pages, your own liquid funds and return-travel evidence.
  3. Submit WH1/2 with the signed declaration if you lack MitID. Provide biometrics within 14 days, or notify SIRI of a later booked appointment as instructed.
  4. Wait for the decision and check the permit dates, entry conditions and work limits. Complete any remaining residence-card formalities.
Read the official instructions ↗

Step 3

Read your approval and entry conditions

Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.

Step 4

Get ready for the trip

Use statements from the same date if combining accounts. Parental balances and locked investments are not accepted. A return ticket earlier than one year can shorten permission.

  • Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
  • Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
  • First accommodation and airport transport arranged.

Step 5

Start your Working Holiday

Register your actual address for CPR and card delivery, and put your name on the mailbox. Ask the municipality about Danish lessons. Track salary-reporting months against the work limits.

Work

Any month in which salary is reported counts, regardless of days or hours worked. Salaried work only: no self-employment or permanent job.

AU-DK-FINAL AU-DK-DA-FINAL

Language courses · commercial service

Plan a language course for your trip.

Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.

Courses and education have a separate duration limit from paid work. SIRI also describes municipal Danish lessons.

Other destinations to compare

Back to destinations for Australians

Frequently asked questions

Do a few paid days count as a work month?

SIRI counts months in which salary is reported, regardless of the days or hours worked.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Explore language courses →
Can I use my parents’ bank balance?

SIRI rejects statements in another person’s name and promises of support. Use your own accessible liquid assets.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Does an early return ticket affect permission?

Yes. A return date earlier than one year can shorten the permit.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Can I run my own business?

No. This limited permit allows salaried work, not self-employment.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

How soon are biometrics needed after online filing?

Normally within 14 days. If no appointment is available, SIRI explains how to notify it of the booked time.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Can I attend Danish lessons?

SIRI describes municipal lessons after address registration, with possible deposit conditions. Confirm the offer with your municipality.

References: AU-DK-FINAL

Official sources

Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.

2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

AU-DK-FINAL · SIRI - Australian Working Holiday

Read the official instructions ↗

2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

AU-DK-DA-FINAL · SIRI - Danish Australian section

Read the official instructions ↗

Your privacy choices

We use optional Google Analytics cookies to understand visits. Nothing loads until you accept. Advertising tracking is not enabled.

We remember your choice on this device for up to 180 days. Google receives usage data if you accept. Changing your choice cannot erase data already sent.

Google - Privacy settings ↗