🇩🇰 Documentation for the Denmark Working Holiday Visa

Volare Editorial | August 23, 2026

Having the right documentation is 90% of the success in your application to SIRI (Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration). For 2026, the requirements have been standardized, but each region maintains critical particularities. Use this guide to check off your documents before your biometrics appointment.

Summary Board: Forms and Solvency by Country

To avoid confusion about how to start the process and how much money you must demonstrate, here is the official cross-reference of financial and bureaucratic requirements according to your passport:

Nationality	Form Type	Required Economic Solvency
🇦🇷 Argentina and 🇨🇱 Chile	Printed (Physical)	DKK 20,000 (~€2,700)
🇦🇺 Australia	Online	DKK 23,000 (~€3,100)
🇳🇿 New Zealand	Online	DKK 29,000 (~€3,900)
🇨🇦 Canada and 🇰🇷 South Korea	Online	DKK 20,000 (~€2,700)
🇯🇵 Japan	Online or Printed	DKK 20,000 (~€2,700)

Summary Board: Medical Insurance and Fees

There are crucial differences regarding consular payments and health requirements. Make sure you know your scenario:

Nationality	WHV Medical Insurance	Fee Payment (SIRI + Embassy)	Special Condition
🇦🇷 🇨🇱 🇳🇿 🇨🇦	✅ Mandatory	🔴 Yes (Both)	None
🇦🇺 Australia	❌ Not mandatory	🔴 Yes (Both)	Recommended for repatriation
🇰🇷 South Korea	✅ Mandatory	🔴 Yes (Both)	Mandatory application from Korea
🇯🇵 Japan	✅ Mandatory	🟢 Exempt	Only pays VFS fee

Summary Board: Exact Documentation by Region

Below, we detail the exact checklist you must put together according to your nationality of origin. Find your passport to learn the particularities of your file:

Nationality	Form and Payments	Solvency (Statement < 30 days)	Medical Insurance	Passport and Extras
🇦🇷 Argentina and 🇨🇱 Chile	Form: Physical WH1 printed and signed by hand (online portal prohibited). Payments: SIRI Fee receipt (DKK 3,060) and Embassy Fee receipt (DKK 1,875).	DKK 20,000 total (~€2,700). Physically signed and stamped by the bank.	Mandatory for 12 months (minimum €30,000). Includes repatriation. Issued in English or Danish.	Passport: Full color copy (including covers and blank pages). Penal Records: Replaced by the Declaration of Solemnity in WH1.
🇦🇺 Australia	Form: WH1/2 completed online on the SIRI portal. Payments: SIRI Fee receipt and Embassy Fee.	DKK 23,000 total (~€3,100). In the exclusive name of the holder.	Not mandatory for visa approval due to a reciprocal health agreement, although SIRI recommends hiring one for repatriation.	Passport: Complete copy of all pages (cover to cover).
🇳🇿 New Zealand	Form: WH1/2 completed online. Payments: SIRI Fee receipt and Embassy Fee.	DKK 29,000 total (~€3,900). In the exclusive name of the holder.	Mandatory with hospitalization and repatriation coverage.	Passport: Complete copy of all pages (cover to cover).
🇨🇦 Canada and 🇰🇷 Korea	Form: WH1/2 completed online. Payments: SIRI Fee receipt and Embassy Fee.	DKK 20,000 total (~€2,700).	Mandatory with hospitalization and repatriation coverage.	Passport: Complete copy (cover to cover). Note: The application must strictly be made from South Korea (for South Koreans).
🇯🇵 Japan	Form: WH1/2 completed online or on paper. Payments: Exempt from SIRI Fee and Embassy Fee (only pays VFS Global fee).	DKK 20,000 total (~€2,700).	Mandatory with hospitalization and repatriation coverage.	Passport: Complete copy of all pages (cover to cover).

Summary Board: Academic Planning

Remember that your WHV is not just for working; it is a training opportunity. When preparing your documents, consider including in your personal folder:

Academic Element	Recommended Action	Main Objective
Letters of intent	Have copies of previous degrees translated	Speed up enrollment in schools or technical training
Academic Offer 2026	Check quarterly quotas (Copenhagen/Aarhus)	Take advantage of the 6 allowed months of study

Summary Board: Presentation Rules

To prevent your file from being rejected due to formal errors, follow these three golden rules when organizing your folder:

Presentation Rule	Detail Demanded by SIRI and Consulates
📷 Scan Quality	SIRI rejects blurry documents or where the corners of the passport are cut off.
💱 Statement Currency	Even if the bank issues it in local currency, ensure the amount comfortably exceeds the required equivalent according to the daily exchange rate.
📂 Folder Order	Present the documents in the exact order of this checklist to facilitate the work of the officer at VFS or the consulate.

Do you have doubts about your medical insurance or the translation of your funds? Contact our advisors to validate your folder before the appointment, or review the details thoroughly in our Official Denmark Working Holiday Visa Guide.