Quick Summary
- SIRI has published updated case processing times for residence permit applications for the second half of 2026.
- Applications for green sector internships in Denmark normally have a processing time of 3 months.
- Additional documentation or further assessments may extend the processing time.
- Bixter continues to monitor every application and keeps candidates informed throughout the process.
Before reading this update, you may also want to read our previous article about SIRI’s decision to resume the processing of green sector internship, herdsman, and farm manager applications.
SIRI Updates Case Processing Times Following the Resumption of Green Sector Internship Applications
Following SIRI’s announcement that it has resumed processing the majority of previously suspended applications from applicants with educational documents from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, many candidates have been asking the same question:
How long will the process take now?
SIRI has now updated its official case processing times for the second half of 2026, providing applicants with an indication of how long different application types normally take.
Standard Processing Times
According to SIRI’s current case processing time overview, different application types have different expected processing times.
| Application Type | Normal Processing Time | If Additional Information Is Needed |
| Green Sector Internship | 3 months | Up to 4 months |
| Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme | 2 months | Up to 5 months |
| Positive List for Skilled Work | 3 months | Up to 4 months |
These timeframes are service goals, not guaranteed decision dates. SIRI calculates the processing time from the date the application is submitted until a decision has been made. If SIRI needs more information, documentation, or external assessment, the process may take longer.
Why Can Some Cases Take Longer?
Although SIRI publishes expected processing times, each application is assessed individually.
Processing may take longer if:
- additional documentation is required,
- SIRI needs clarification from the applicant,
- other Danish authorities must be consulted,
- employment or educational information requires further verification,
- SIRI receives an unusually high number of applications during a particular period.
This means that the published processing times are service goals rather than guaranteed deadlines.
What This Means for Previously Suspended Cases
For candidates whose applications were recently taken off hold, the updated processing times provide a useful indication of what to expect.
However, SIRI has also stated that the resumption of case processing does not mean an immediate decision. Every application must still go through the normal assessment process, and additional information may be requested before a final decision is issued.
Bixter Continues to Follow Every Application
At Bixter, we continue to monitor every residence permit application we manage.
As SIRI progresses with case processing, our team reviews the status of each application and keeps candidates informed about important updates, expected timelines, and any requests for additional documentation.
If further information is required, we guide candidates through every step of the process to help ensure the application can continue without unnecessary delays.
Looking Ahead
The publication of updated processing times provides greater transparency for candidates planning their move to Denmark.
While processing times vary depending on the type and complexity of each application, SIRI’s latest guidance gives applicants a clearer expectation of the journey ahead.
Bixter will continue to monitor updates from the Danish authorities and share important developments as they become available.
