The service goals for case processing in the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI).

The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has established service goals for most case types, i.e. maximum time limits on how long an applicant can expect to wait for a decision.

The service goal is calculated from the day the application is submitted and until a decision has been reached.

In the majority of the applications we receive, the necessary and relevant information has been included from the beginning, enabling us to reach a decision.

SIRI determines whether additional information or documentation is needed in order to reach a decision. If we need additional information, you will be notified as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will typically not hear from us until we send you a decision.

The service goals for processing an application vary from 1 to 3 months, depending on the type of application.

As an example, the service goal for an application for a residence permit as a researcher is 1 month. A complete application submitted on 1 August will be fully processed no later than 1 September the same year.

If SIRI has any doubts whether your salary and terms of employment correspond to Danish standards, we can ask experts in the field, e.g. one of the regional labour market councils, to assess your terms of employment. When this is needed, it may take us longer time to process your case.

Processing times can also be influenced by SIRI receiving an extraordinarily high number of applications, e.g. due to seasonal variations.

Here is an overview of the service goals:

Applications under the Danish Aliens Act

The Pay Limit Schemes

The Fast track Scheme

The Positive Lists

Researchers

Other work

Start-up Denmark

Authorisation

Jobseeking permit under the Authorisation Scheme

3 months

Students

2 months

Educational Attachment

2 months

Job seeking after completed educational programme

3 months

Work permit during the job seeking period

Working Holiday

3 months

Internship

2 months

Volunteers

3 months

Accompanying family members

2 months

Work permit for accompanying family

2 months

Fast track Greenland and the Health Agreement

Other work in Greenland

3 months

Other schemes in Greenland

3 months

Certification to the Fast track scheme for Danish employers

Extensions (all types)

3 months