Fast Track Scheme for Work Permits

Speed and certainty for certified employers

The Fast Track Scheme is designed for established Danish companies that have demonstrated responsible employment practices and stable business operations. Certified companies gain access to a streamlined visa process that bypasses standard administrative delays.

For international employees, this means rapid relocation without months of uncertainty. For employers, it provides predictable hiring timelines and the ability to onboard global talent quickly. This scheme is particularly valuable for companies in competitive sectors like technology, engineering, and specialized services.

Fast Track Scheme advantages

Why certified companies choose the Fast Track approach.

• Accelerated processing: Decisions made within 10 to 30 days versus months through standard routes.
• Salary flexibility: Certified companies may have more flexibility with salary requirements for specialized roles.
• Streamlined documentation: SIRI trusts certified companies to handle preliminary verification.
• Job change flexibility: Employees can change roles within a certified company without new permits.
• Spouse permits: Family reunification for spouses can often be processed simultaneously.
• Employer brand advantage: Certification signals stability and compliance to potential employees.

SIRI certification requirements for companies

Fast Track hiring process

1. 1

   Job offer and documentation

   Certified company extends an offer to international candidate with employment contract.

2. 2

   Candidate documentation

   Employee prepares passport, qualifications, and housing information.

3. 3

   Fast Track application

   Company submits application to SIRI with all required documentation.

4. 4

   SIRI preliminary review

   Fast track channel at SIRI prioritizes the application.

5. 5

   Biometric appointment

   Candidate provides fingerprints and photograph.

6. 6

   Expedited decision

   SIRI issues decision within 10 to 30 days.

7. 7

   Permit issuance and travel

   Employee receives permit and arranges relocation.

Salary requirements under Fast Track

• Flexibility: Certified companies often have more discretion with salary levels for specialized positions.
• Negotiated thresholds: Salary requirements may be adjusted based on role criticality and market rates.
• Documentation emphasis: Instead of fixed thresholds, focus shifts to documented market competitiveness.
• Compliance requirement: Salary must still comply with Danish collective agreements where applicable.

Employee flexibility within Fast Track

• Job changes within company: May change positions within the same certified company without new permit.
• Responsibility shifts: Can take on new roles and departments as business needs evolve.
• Salary adjustments: Can receive raises and promotions under the existing permit.
• Family reunification: Spouses and children may be added to permits during employment.

Industries and roles suited to Fast Track

Fast Track certification is particularly valuable for these sectors.

Common obstacles and solutions

• Not yet certified: Companies not yet certified must apply through standard work permit schemes but can pursue certification in parallel.
• Certification requirements: Some smaller companies may not meet size or history requirements but can partner with umbrella organizations.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensuring ongoing compliance is critical to maintaining Fast Track certification status.
• Processing expectations: Even Fast Track applications can face delays if documentation is incomplete.

How Nordic Relocators Denmark supports Fast Track hiring

Frequently asked questions