🇩🇰 Language Exam and Education Level for the Denmark Working Holiday Visa

Volare Editorial | August 23, 2026

When planning the application for the Denmark Working Holiday Visa, it is common for travelers in our community to wonder if they need to certify Danish knowledge or if they must have completed university studies. Unlike skilled work permits or long-term study visas, this program has more flexible requirements in these aspects.

Summary Board: Language Requirements

To clear up linguistic doubts immediately, here we detail what the immigration law demands versus the reality of the Danish labor market:

Certification Type	Condition for the Visa	Reality in the Country
🗣️ Danish Certificate	❌ Not required by SIRI	Not necessary to apply or for entry-level jobs.
📝 English Exams (TOEFL/IELTS)	❌ Not required by SIRI	You don't need to take them, but English is vital to work.

The Myth of the Language Exam

The short answer is no. The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) does not require the presentation of a language certificate (such as TOEFL, IELTS, or Danish exams) to grant the Working Holiday Visa.

• No legal linguistic barriers: You can apply and obtain the visa even if you do not speak a single word of Danish when putting together your file.

• The importance of English: Although it is not a requirement for the visa, English is the bridge language in Denmark. For the vast majority of jobs available under the Working Holiday Visa, having a conversational level of English will be fundamental for your quick and effective initial labor insertion.

Summary Board: Required Education Level

Regarding the academic background, the cultural and labor exchange program maintains a highly inclusive stance:

Academic Level	Immigration Condition	Strategic Value
🏫 High School Studies	✅ Accepted (No minimum)	Meets the general profile of the visa.
🎓 University / Tertiary Degree	❌ Not mandatory	Great competitive advantage to change visa status in the future.

Minimum Education Level: Is a degree necessary

Once again, the regulations are very favorable for young travelers. For the nationalities with an agreement (Argentina, Chile, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand), there is no specific minimum education level required (such as university or tertiary degrees).

The Youth Mobility program prioritizes the age range (generally up to 30 or 35 years depending on the country) and the strict compliance with financial solvency and medical insurance requirements, over your previous academic history.

Importance of your Previous Education

Attention: While they are not mandatory to approve the visa, if you have a professional degree, we recommend bringing it apostilled and translated into English.

Denmark has a highly skilled labor market and your previous training could help you apply for corporate jobs under the Pay Limit Scheme if you decide to change your immigration status at the end of your exchange year.

To ensure you comply with all the financial and bureaucratic requirements that are indeed mandatory, we invite you to review the step-by-step in our Official Denmark Working Holiday Visa Guide.