Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
People applying for a Danish residence or work permit from Australia open a case and pay the processing fee online with the Danish immigration authorities, then submit documents and give biometrics at VFS Global. The Sydney Consulate-General forwards files to the authorities in Denmark.
Where to apply in Australia
VFS Global offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth and Brisbane; files forwarded via the Royal Danish Consulate-General, Sydney.
Do not contact the Sydney Consulate-General during processing.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Denmark.
How to apply
Create a case order ID on nyidanmark.dk, pay the processing fee and print the receipt | then either lodge the hard copy at VFS in person with biometrics, or upload online and visit VFS within 14 days for biometrics | pay consular fee online via the Ministry payment page and VFS service and courier fees on the day
Applications are handled through VFS Global (Denmark in Australia), https://visa.vfsglobal.com/aus/en/dnk/attend-centre.
Documents you need
- Case order ID and receipt
- Application and supporting documents
- Biometrics in person
- Two return envelopes (passport and decision letter) for VFS courier
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: processing fee paid online to the immigration authority; consular fee paid online to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Service provider: VFS service fee and mandatory courier fee in AUD, amounts not published
Good to know
No fee amounts or date shown on the page.
Official sources
- um.dk/australien/en/travel-and-residence/practical-information/resi…
- um.dk/australien/en/travel-and-residence/practical-information/resi…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Denmark's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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