Long-stay study in Denmark (SIRI permit) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (nyidanmark.dk source)
How do you study in Denmark for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, it is not a visa but a residence permit for studies (SIRI), applied for online via the ST1 form (part 1 by the institution, part 2 by the student) — after admission to a full-time programme. Funds DKK 7,426/month (capped at DKK 89,112 for > 1 year); fee DKK 3,060. Biometrics within 14 days → residence card. Note: OuiVisa assists the application and enrolment; residence is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: nyidanmark.dk
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- Study residence permit (SIRI)
- Application
- Online (ST1 form)
- Prerequisite
- Admission to a full-time programme
- Funds
- DKK 7,426/month (cap DKK 89,112)
- Fee
- DKK 3,060
- Biometrics
- Within 14 days → residence card
- Residence
- Referred to a licensed adviser
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission to a full-time programme (Danish institution)
- ST1 form (parts 1 and 2)
- Proof of funds (DKK 7,426/month) or paid tuition
- Proof of housing
- Standard photo
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
To a full-time higher-education programme.
- 2Complete the ST1 form online
Part 1 by the institution, part 2 by you; pay DKK 3,060.
- 3Arrange funds
DKK 7,426/month (or proof of first-semester tuition paid).
- 4Give biometrics within 14 days
At the Danish Embassy (Algiers) or SIRI.
- 5On arrival: residence card
Processing ~2 months — residence referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Study residence permit (SIRI) | DKK 3,060 |
| Funds required | DKK 7,426/month (cap DKK 89,112) |
| Health insurance | per program |
Indicative figures: study permit (SIRI) DKK 3,060, funds DKK 7,426/month (capped at DKK 89,112 for studies over one year; paid first-semester tuition can stand in lieu). The application is online (ST1) on nyidanmark.dk, biometrics within 14 days. The residence card / residence is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on nyidanmark.dk.
Frequently asked questions
Is studying in Denmark a visa?
No. Beyond 90 days it is a study residence permit (SIRI) applied for online (ST1 form), after admission to a full-time programme.
What funds must I prove?
DKK 7,426/month (capped at DKK 89,112 for > 1 year); paid first-semester tuition can suffice.
Does OuiVisa handle residence?
No. OuiVisa assists the application + enrolment; residence is referred to a licensed adviser.
What fees?
DKK 3,060 for the study residence permit.
Where do I submit my application?
First create the application on ApplyVisa.um.dk (and pay the fee), then submit documents and biometrics at VFS Global in Algiers. Denmark has its embassy in Algiers; VFS only collects.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Danish authorities' discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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