🇩🇰 Economic Solvency for the Denmark Working Holiday Visa

Volare Editorial | August 23, 2026

Overcoming the economic solvency requirement is the most technical and rigorous step to obtain the Working Holiday Visa for Denmark. The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) must ensure that you have sufficient means to support yourself in a country with one of the highest costs of living in Europe before landing your first job.

Summary Board: Required Amounts by Nationality

For your residence permit to be approved, you must prove that you possess specific liquid funds. Here we detail the required capital according to your home country and whether you already have an onward ticket:

Nationality	Base Support (DKK)	Onward Ticket (DKK)	Total Required without Ticket
🇦🇷 🇨🇱 🇨🇦 🇯🇵 🇰🇷	15,000 DKK	+ 5,000 DKK	20,000 DKK (~2,700 €)
🇦🇺 Australia	18,000 DKK	+ 5,000 DKK	23,000 DKK (~3,100 €)
🇳🇿 New Zealand	24,000 DKK	+ 5,000 DKK	29,000 DKK (~3,900 €)

Note: The additional 5,000 DKK is only required if, at the time of application, you do not have a previously purchased departure ticket from Denmark.

How funds must be proven

Denmark is highly strict with money traceability. It is not enough to just have the capital; you must prove it through traditional banking channels that the Danish government officially recognizes.

Unlike other visas, Denmark does not accept sponsors or financial liability letters from third parties (such as parents or relatives). The money must be under your exclusive ownership.

Summary Board: Presentation Formats and Rules

To avoid an automatic rejection due to administrative errors, here is the golden rule regarding what SIRI accepts and what it penalizes:

Account Condition	Accepted Format (Valid)	Rejected Format (Invalid)
📄 Document Type	Official bank statement with letterhead	Screenshots or ATM photos
👤 Ownership	Account 100% in your name	Third-party or sponsor accounts
💰 Availability	Checking or savings account (liquid)	Future fixed terms or credit limits
⏳ Recency	Issued less than 30 days before the appointment	Old or outdated documents

Exception for Argentina and Chile

For citizens of Argentina and Chile who must present their WH1 form in physical format through the VFS Global centers, the rule is even stricter.

It is mandatory that the printed bank statement is stamped/sealed by the bank and physically signed by an account executive, in addition to being translated into English or Danish. A printed PDF from your online banking without physical validation is usually flagged or directly rejected at the counters in Buenos Aires and Santiago.

Currency and Conversion

Although the immigration requirement is always expressed in Danish Kroner (DKK), you can have the money in your account in:

• Euros (EUR)

• Dollars (USD)

• Local Currency (Pesos, etc.)

Volare Tip: If you present your account in local currency, make sure the statement clearly shows the conversion to an international currency or, alternatively, that the amount is high enough to comfortably cover the DKK equivalent against possible daily exchange rate fluctuations.

Volare Tips for a successful application

To avoid rejections due to administrative issues, keep the following details in mind before submitting your folder:

• Document validity: The bank statement must have an issue date of no more than 30 days relative to the exact moment you upload your application to the SIRI portal or attend your biometrics appointment.

• Digital validation: If your bank is 100% digital and does not issue physical signatures, ensure the PDF document has a verifiable official QR validation code.

• Joint accounts (Danger!): A very common mistake is presenting joint accounts. If the account has two formal holders, the consular officer will only compute 50% of the total balance for you, which could leave you below the required minimum and result in a rejection.

Complete Volare Guide

The financial aspect is just one of the pillars of this process. To ensure your folder is flawless, learn how to pay government fees, and see the detailed step-by-step, we invite you to check our Official Denmark Working Holiday Visa Guide.