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By Olami, AbroadPilot · Reviewed September 2026
Quick summary: Denmark’s immigration authority (SIRI) requires a disposable amount of DKK 7,426 per month (2026 level) — up to a maximum of DKK 89,112 for 12 months if you’re studying longer than a year. Confirmed directly against New to Denmark, the official site run by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration.
The published figures
| Period | Amount (2026 level) |
|---|---|
| Per month | DKK 7,426 |
| Maximum for 12 months | DKK 89,112 |
Multiply DKK 7,426 by however many months you’ll actually be studying in Denmark. If your programme runs more than a year, you only need to document 12 months’ worth at a time — not the full multi-year total up front.
The rule that surprises most applicants: it has to be your own money
Unlike most other destinations, Denmark does not accept a parent’s or anyone else’s bank statement as proof of funds. SIRI states this explicitly: “A bank statement under another person’s name (e.g. your parents), or a statement from others saying that your financial support is secured, will not be accepted as documentation.” If a parent or sponsor is funding your studies, the money needs to already be sitting in an account in your own name.
What actually counts as proof
- A bank statement in your own name, no more than 30 days old at the time you submit your application, clearly showing the date, your full name, the balance, and the currency.
- A scholarship or student loan that has already been granted to you (not merely applied for), matching at least DKK 7,426 per month for each month you’ll study in Denmark.
- Proof of first-semester tuition already paid, if your programme charges tuition — this alone satisfies the requirement, with no additional documentation needed.
- Only liquid assets count — cash and funds you can quickly convert. Restricted stocks, bonds, and investment portfolios are explicitly not accepted.
If you submit more than one bank statement, both must be dated the same day.
What this means practically
- Plan the transfer of any family support well before you apply — money needs time to actually land in your own account and appear on a statement less than 30 days old, not be promised or pending.
- If your tuition is already paid for the first semester, save yourself the extra paperwork: that receipt alone covers the self-support requirement, so you don’t need to separately assemble bank statements too.
- The processing fee for this application type is DKK 3,060, and SIRI’s own published standard is a 2-month normal processing time, extending to 3 months if more information is requested — budget your application timeline accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
Can my parents show their own funds as proof for my Danish student visa?
No. SIRI explicitly rejects bank statements in anyone else’s name, including parents. The funds must be in an account under your own name before you apply.
Does the DKK 7,426 figure include tuition?
No, it’s your living-cost self-support requirement. Separately, if you’ve already paid your first semester’s tuition, that payment on its own satisfies the self-support documentation requirement without needing bank statements too.
What counts as “liquid assets” for this requirement?
Cash and funds you can quickly turn into cash — a standard bank balance. Restricted stocks, bonds, and investment portfolios are explicitly not accepted, even if they’re worth more than the required amount.
How long does the application take to process?
SIRI’s published standard is 2 months for normal processing, extending to 3 months if additional information is needed. The processing fee is DKK 3,060.
Free tools for this
- Budget Breakdown by Destination — keep locked figures separate from your own estimates
- Proof of Funds Calculator — the UK, Canada, US, Australia, and Germany figures in one place
Official sources
Checked directly against the official source as of September 2026:
Proof-of-funds figures can change without much notice. Re-check the live page above before finalizing any budget or application based on this article.
Explore more on our Proof of Funds Requirements by Country hub, or our Denmark Visa Guide for the full application process.
