{"id":29620,"date":"2022-08-11T15:15:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T09:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/?p=29620"},"modified":"2024-09-30T17:38:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T12:08:10","slug":"easy-steps-to-get-a-work-visa-in-denmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/easy-steps-to-get-a-work-visa-in-denmark\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply For Denmark Job Seeker Visa in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the World Happiness Report 2024, Denmark is the second-happiest country in the world, with a score of 7.583. It attributes its ranking to the implementation of social welfare policies and bringing equality into real-world practice. Denmark offers attractive career opportunities, with an average annual salary of approximately \u20b97,146,000 in 2024. Starting September 1, 2024, new regulations will require employment contracts to specify salary details in Danish kroner as part of the Denmark job seeker visa and residence application process. The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) will update its salary declaration practices accordingly. To apply for a<\/span> Denmark job seeker visa<\/b>, you must first select the appropriate visa type and meet the specific requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do You Need a Work Permit to Work in Denmark?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Procuring a<\/span> Denmark job seeker visa requires you to first know about the pre-requirements, which vary as per the nationality. EU\/EEA and Swiss citizens do not need a work permit but should register with local authorities. On similar lines, Nordic citizens (from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands) can also live and work in Denmark without a permit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, <\/span>non-EU\/EEA and non-Swiss citizens<\/b> generally need a Denmark job seeker visa to work in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more: Denmark student visa | All you need to know for getting one!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Apply for a Denmark Work Visa?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Stepwise details to get a Denmark job seeker visa. You must secure a job or get an official offer letter from a Danish employer. This is essential for your visa application.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Pick your work permit scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Visit the <\/span>SIRI (Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration)<\/span><\/a> website and select the <\/span>Denmark job seeker visa scheme<\/b> that best matches your work situation. The available options include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visa Type<\/b><\/td>\nFee<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pay Limit Scheme<\/b><\/td>\nDKK 4,405 (\u20ac591.92)<\/span><\/td>\nFor high-income individuals earning DKK 448,000 (approx. \u20ac60,180) or more annually.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Positive List<\/b><\/td>\nDKK 4,405 (\u20ac591.92)<\/span><\/td>\nFor those with a job offer in professions experiencing a shortage in Denmark (e.g., engineers, doctors, auditors). Updated biannually on January 1st and July 1st.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fast Track Scheme<\/b><\/td>\nDKK 4,405 (\u20ac591.92)<\/span><\/td>\nThis is for individuals with a job offer from a SIRI-certified company that offers expedited recruitment and flexible permits.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trainee<\/b><\/td>\nDKK 4,405 (\u20ac591.92)<\/span><\/td>\nMeant for those with a short-term employment offer as a trainee in Denmark.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Herdsmen and Farm Managers<\/b><\/td>\nDKK 4,405 (\u20ac591.92)<\/span><\/td>\nIndividuals with a job offer as a herdsman or farm manager in the agriculture sector can apply for this visa.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sideline Employment<\/b><\/td>\nNo Fee<\/span><\/td>\nIt is classified for those holding a residence permit with a specific employer who wishes to take on additional part-time work.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Employment for Adaptation and Training Purposes<\/b><\/td>\nNo Fee<\/span><\/td>\nIt mandates visa for individuals with Danish authorization as a doctor or dentist seeking work for adaptation and training.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work Permit for Accompanying Family Members<\/b><\/td>\nNo Fee<\/span><\/td>\nFor family members applying alongside a primary visa holder who is working in Denmark.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special Individual Qualifications<\/b><\/td>\nDKK 4,405 (\u20ac591.92)<\/span><\/td>\nFor performers, artists, professional athletes, coaches, or specialized chefs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Labor Market Attachment<\/b><\/td>\nDKK 4,405 (\u20ac591.92)<\/span><\/td>\nFor individuals with a residence permit as a refugee, a family member reunified with a foreign national or an accompanying family member.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Step 2: Create your case order ID<\/b><\/h3>\n

Applicants still need to meet a long list of requirements, and employers need to know all the steps to recieve a work visa in Denmark.<\/span><\/p>\n

After selecting your <\/span>Denmark job seeker visa type<\/b>, create a <\/span>Case Order ID <\/b>on the SIRI website. This involves providing your personal information, passport number, and email address.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: Pay the work permit fee\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The third step requires you to pay the visa fee after creating your Case Order ID. The fee is DKK 4,405 (approx. \u20ac590). Ensure both the payment and application submission occur within the same calendar year to avoid rejection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4: Compile the Document Checklist<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Collate the essential documents beforehand for verification for your <\/span>Denmark job seeker visa<\/b>\u00a0 application:<\/span><\/p>\n