Denmark
Authorities publish updated income statistics applicable from 1 April 2026
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics made by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) in the case processing of applications to decide if an offered job is within the Danish standards for salary. This applies to the Pay Limit Scheme, the Positive List and the Fast Track Scheme, among other routes.
The new income statistics contain information from the fourth quarter of 2025 and will take effect for applications submitted from 1 April 2026. The income statistics are updated each quarter and It is expected that the next update will take effect from 1 January 2026.
Applications for a residence and work permit submitted after 31 March 2026 will be assessed based on the income statistics for Q4 2025. Applications submitted between 1 January and 31 March 2026 will be assessed based on the income statistics for Q3 2025.
SIRI will usually assume that the salary corresponds to Danish standards, and will not make further assessment, if it is stated in the application form and employment contract that the employer is covered by a collective agreement.
SIRI will assess whether the salary corresponds to Danish standards when the employer is a member of an employers’ organisation, but the employment relationship is not covered by a collective agreement. If the salary is just above the regular pay limit, SIRI will generally assume that the salary corresponds to Danish standards.
In cases where the employment relationship is not covered by a collective agreement and the employer is not a member of an employers’ organisation, SIRI will assess whether the salary corresponds to Danish standards up to approximately DKK 74,958, using the income statistics from the DA as a guideline.
United Kingdom
immigration fees increase from 8 April 2026
On 18 March 2026, the Home Office published updated immigration, nationality and passport fees which will take effect on 8 April 2026.
The Immigration, Nationality and Passports (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before Parliament on 18 March 2026, increase immigration fees overall by 6.5%, with some exceptions.
- The fee increases do not apply to applicants using the Global Talent or High Potential Individual routes, or to Certificates of Sponsorship or Confirmations of Acceptance for Studies.
- The fee for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is increased from GBP 16 to GBP 20.
- The fee payable for an application to register as a British citizen by individuals under the age of 18 is reduced from GBP 1214 to GBP 1000. The change to the fee does not impact existing waiver and exemption provisions, which will continue to apply.
- Fees for passports and Home Office travel documents are increasing.
