Does Denmark have a digital nomad visa?
No — Denmark does not run a dedicated digital-nomad visa. Long-term stays generally go through a work-, study- or family-based permit, and the route is a hard route for most movers for a typical non-citizen mover.
The detail that matters: No DNV/retirement; Pay Limit Scheme & Start-up Denmark are work routes. PR ~8yr, citizenship 9yr. Top ~56% (60.5% incl AM-bidrag).
Tax for foreign residents in Denmark
For a foreign earner, Denmark's income is taxed heavily. The country taxes residents on worldwide income once you cross the residency threshold, with a headline top personal rate around 56%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in Denmark, permanent residency is reachable after about 8 years of residence. Naturalization typically comes after roughly 9 years. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in Denmark is easy to access. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $90 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.