Denmark Opens Doors to Skilled Workers Worldwide with Relaxed Visa Rules

Denmark Visa
  • April 25, 2023

Denmark has taken a decision to ease its work visa rules to draw in more foreign workers and students from all around the globe, including those who are not from European Union (EU) nations. This move has come as a result of a severe labor shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government of Denmark has decided to amend its Danish Aliens Act to relax its work visa regulations. On March 23, the amendments were accepted by the parliament and they became effective from April 1, 2023, onwards.

The Danish government has lowered the minimum salary requirement and expanded its work permit fast-track scheme, which will allow Danish companies to hire workers from outside the EU more easily. This will also create more opportunities for foreign workers, making Denmark an attractive destination for those who want to work overseas.

Moreover, Denmark has decided to offer foreign students an extended post-study stay to search for jobs and start working.

The key changes to the Denmark work visa rules are as follows:

  • the minimum salary requirement has been reduced to 375,000 Danish Krones from 465,000 Danish Krones. This change will enable more people to apply for permits.
  • The fast-track process to hire foreigners has also been expanded to those companies that have 10 full-time employees instead of 20.
  • Foreign students who have completed their graduation or master’s degree will be allowed to extend their post-study visa stay.
  • Entrepreneurs who want to establish a new business in Denmark or expand their existing business to the country will be allowed through a new start-up scheme.

With 2,800 arrivals in 2022, Indians represented the largest growth in foreign workers with work permits in Denmark, accounting for 31% of the total number of foreign workers.

Due to the labor shortage, Denmark is searching for skilled professionals and workers in various sectors like IT, finance, healthcare, engineering, teaching, and science. Skilled workers are required for the posts of associates and clerks in science, engineering, business, administration, bookkeeping, and social care.

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