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Democratic Republic of the Congo → Denmark: Residence permit for higher education studies
What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.
Checked by our automated verification on 20 Oct 2026: every source on this page resolves and the data is structurally complete. This does not confirm a person re-read the source text for accuracy.
Required documents
7 itemsIdentity
Copy of every page of your passport
RequiredA copy of all pages of your passport, including the empty pages and the front and back cover.
Facial photo and fingerprints
RequiredYou must have your facial photo taken and fingerprints recorded for your residence card. If you applied online, do this no later than 14 days after you submit your application.
Financial
Proof you can support yourself
RequiredYou need DKK 7,426 a month (2026 level) for each month you study. If you study for more than one year, you show money for 12 months, so at most DKK 89,112 (2026 level). A bank statement must be no more than 30 days old when you apply and show the date, your full name, the balance and the currency; several statements must be from the same date. Only money you can use right away counts, not stocks, bonds or investments, and a statement in someone else's name (for example your parents) is not accepted. A granted scholarship or student loan of the same monthly amount also works. If you have already paid tuition for your first semester, that also counts as proof of funds.
Purpose of travel
Proof of admission
RequiredProof that you are admitted to a state-approved higher education programme, or to an accredited preparatory course of up to 1 year that meets the Ministry of Higher Education and Science's rules.
Other
Language skills for your course
RequiredYou must speak and understand the language your course is taught in well enough to take an active part in the classes.
Parents' consent (if you're under 18)
RequiredA consent declaration signed by both parents allowing you to study in Denmark, a copy of your birth certificate, and a copy of the data page of your parents' passports. Your school must also give a signed and stamped declaration that you will have proper living and study conditions in Denmark.
Receipt for the processing fee
RequiredPay the DKK 3,060 processing fee to SIRI and attach the payment receipt or a bank statement showing it. A payment status screen from the website is not accepted as a receipt.
Why applications on this route get refused
Processing fee not paid
An application without the paid processing fee is rejected.
How to avoid it: Pay the fee before you apply and attach a real receipt or bank statement, not a screenshot of the payment status.
Biometrics not recorded
If you do not agree to have your facial photo and fingerprints recorded, your application is rejected.
How to avoid it: Book your biometrics appointment early so it happens within 14 days of applying online.
No admission to a programme
A permit is not given if you are not admitted to an approved programme.
How to avoid it: Wait until you have your admission letter before you apply, and attach it.
Funds not shown the right way
Funds must match the monthly amount, be in your own name, be money you can use right away, and come from a statement no more than 30 days old.
How to avoid it: Use a recent statement in your own name showing cash in the account, or a granted scholarship or loan letter.
Language skills not enough
You must be able to follow and take part in teaching in the course language.
How to avoid it: Check with your school what language level it expects and keep proof of your skills.
Sources
- New to Denmark (SIRI), Higher education · checked 14 Sept 2026
- New to Denmark, Nordic citizens · checked 14 Sept 2026
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