Denmark has tightened their immigration and work restrictions over the past several years, so getting a job permit is a bit harder. There are still several ways to get one quickly and get a job in Denmark, depending on your qualifications.
Below are listed three ways to get that all important piece of paper. The permit is the first step to being able to get a job in Denmark, which has a very attractive work environment, high salary packages and good opportunities, but they are not available to everyone.
Start out by finding out if you have the right to work in Denmark.
If you are an EU citizen then you have automatic right to seek work in Denmark. For you it is just a matter of finding a job. See number 3 below. If you find a job that pays enough, you will be granted a residence permit. For other applicants it is a little harder.
Remember: If you come to Denmark without the right to seek work or a work permit and then apply, the process is much harder. During the wait (3 to 6 months), you will be without any income where at home you can still be working. And there is no guarantee that a permit will be granted. Play it safe.
Now here are 3 tips to get a work permit for Denmark.
First: Check out the Danish system for vetting applicants. It is called the Green Card Scheme and you get points based on your education, work experience, language skills, adaptability and your age. Fill out the application and if you can score 100 points you can obtain a work permit, which also gives you a 3-year residence permit.
Second option: Take a look at the positive list. This is a list of jobs that Denmark lacks qualified applicants for. If you have any of the qualifications on the positive list of jobs skills, you can quickly gain a work permit.
Finally: Browse the top job sites in Denmark, Jobnet, Job Guiden, Job Zonen, Monster, Step Stone and put your CV / Resume on file. You can place your resume in English or Danish.
Many companies search the Job banks for qualified employees. If you are offered a job, which pays 375,000 kroner or more, you automatically qualify for the Pay Limit Scheme, which automatically gets you a work permit.
Denmark is one of the greenest countries in the world. The Danish government has made the preservation of the environment one of the most important issues. Because of these national policies, they have some of the cleanest cities in the world, and the air is fresh and crisp nearly everywhere. Denmark has also offered families tax exemption if they could generate their own electricity using wind turbines. Many people have elected to go this route, because it not only saves them money, it is good for the environment. Wind power also is used by many business as well.
Denmark is really cool, literally. Because of it’s northern location it sports an Average temperature of only 60 degrees Fahrenheit in August! This means that if you’re into being cold, it’s a good place to visit. The winters average around 32 degrees Fahrenheit in January, so the snow stays around for a long time. Cross-country skiing is a national pastime, due in part to the long cold winters. There is also a lot of ski jumping if you’re into that sort of thing.
Denmark is filled with all kinds of interesting small cities. Of the 20 largest cities in Denmark, only six cities have a population of over 100,000. This means that in almost any part of the country, you can find interesting cities that will have historical value, interesting attractions and a relaxed attitude towards visitors.
Still don’t have the urge to travel to Copenhagen? The last reason to visit Denmark is simple. The people who live there are the happiest in the world. It only takes one visit to find out why. Why not give it a chance on your next vacation.