Hire Internationally, or Bring
Foreign Nationals On Board
Locally — with Confidence.

Why This Matters

SIRI-certified companies can process work permits in as little as 15 days — vs. 60+ days for non-certified employers. One certification unlocks fast hiring for every future international recruit.

Timeline

Certification typically granted within 4–8 weeks of submission.

Timeline

15–30 days (SIRI processing). We submit within 5 business days of receiving complete documents.

Ideal For

Senior developers, engineers, executives, and specialists earning above the Fast-Track salary threshold.

Timeline

30–60 days (SIRI processing).

Ideal For

Mid-level professionals across any industry where the salary meets the Pay Limit threshold.

SIRI Government Fee

DKK 6,810 — paid directly to SIRI, separate from Nordic Anchor's fee.

The Job Change Rule

Under SIRI regulations, the candidate may begin working at your company on the same day the new application is submitted — provided they already hold a valid Danish work permit from their previous employer and it has not yet expired. If they start before submitting, or their permit has expired, they must stop work until the new permit is approved.

Don't Leave This Late

A permit that lapses means your employee loses their right to work immediately — creating a compliance risk and operational disruption for your team. We recommend starting the renewal process 3 months before expiry. Retainer clients receive automatic expiry tracking and renewal reminders as standard.

Why It's Priced Lower Than a First Permit

The renewal process follows the same SIRI steps as a first application, but without the biometric and overseas processing complexities that often apply when a candidate applies from abroad for the first time.

Why This Matters for Employers

A relocating employee whose family isn't settled is a distracted employee. By handling accompanying permits as part of the onboarding process, you remove a major source of anxiety and signal to your hire that you've thought of everything. It's one of the most impactful things you can do for early retention.

Pricing Structure

• Single dependent — DKK 3,000
• Two dependents applying together — DKK 2,000 each
• Three or more dependents — DKK 5,000 total (capped)

Good to Know

The accompanying spouse receives an automatic right to work in Denmark without needing a separate work permit — a significant benefit that often surprises both HR teams and employees.

Pricing Structure

• Single dependent — DKK 2,000
• Two dependents applying together — DKK 2,000 each
• Three or more dependents — DKK 5,000 total (capped)

Good to Know

We coordinate family renewals alongside the employee's own permit renewal wherever possible, keeping the whole family's status aligned and saving your HR team from tracking multiple expiry dates independently.

Ideal For

C-level hires, first international employees, or any hire where white-glove onboarding matters.

Timeline

Full support from offer letter through the employee's first 30 days on the ground in Denmark.

Why This Matters

A single compliance violation can result in fines of DKK 50,000–100,000. Annual audit cost: DKK 7,500. The ROI is clear.

Ideal For

Companies with 3+ international employees who want proactive compliance rather than reactive fixes.

Break-Even

Two to three new international hires per year and the retainer pays for itself through case discounts alone — before factoring in the audit and unlimited support.

Ideal For

Scale-ups and growth-stage companies hiring one or more international employees per quarter.