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Guest researchers and PhD students

ISO would like to be informed about all guests, as it allows us to help and support all guests with practical and legal matters before coming to Denmark. We would like for all guests and employees to experience the same level of support and service when coming to SDU. 

Below is a general description of visa/permit requirements for different types of guests. Whether a visa or work permit is required will always depend on the guest’s citizenship and his/her current visa status. EU citizens are allowed to both study and work in Denmark without further permission. It is therefore important to pay special attention to non-EU citizens. 

Tourist visas etc. are not valid for working or studying at SDU.

 

Non-EU Citizens

Inform ISO
no later than

General information

PhD Students

Always needs a residence and work permit

2 months before the visit

PhD students with non-EU citizenship always needs a residence and work permit.

PhD students with a valid Schengen visa can participate in courses and workshops without further permit

Guests - more than 90 days

Always needs a residence and work permit

2 months before the visit

Guests who stay in Denmark for more than 30 days must have a residence and work permit before starting their work.

 

Guests - less than 90 days

 

Needs a visa if they come from a country with a visa reqiurement

 

1 month before the visit

Guests needs a visa if they come from a country with a visa requirement if they are doing any work at SDU.

 

Guests with a valid Schengen visa can visit SDU without a specific visa, if their overall stay in Schengen does not exceed 90 days within a 180 day period.


Last Updated 01.10.2025