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 the smallest Scandinavian country, consisting of the Jutland peninsula, north of Germany and over 400 islands of various sizes. If you are considering getting into international business with any of the Scandinavian countries, you should first be aware of the cultural differences in each country and adapt your business plan accordingly. If you are entering into a business venture with Denmark, you will need to be well versed with their business attitude and etiquette. Having a thorough knowledge of what should and shouldn’t be done in terms of business etiquette will make your business dealings easy in this country. When interacting with business owners and company representatives from Denmark, ensure that you are well prepared.
Although, the Danes are known to be calm when it comes to business meetings, but they are also known to be scrupulous when it comes to analyzing information and data. So, make sure that you are well informed about the business venture and are ready to answer any questions that might arise. It is advisable that you avoid planning business trips during holiday months like July and August. This is because you will only have a skeleton staff available to help you should you choose to set up a business in Denmark at this time.
Another tip to doing business with companies in Denmark is to dress well during business meetings. The Danes are known to have a high-standard of living and a strong appreciation for fine things, but despite this, flamboyance is frowned upon. You will need to dress well but in a manner that does not call too much attention to yourself, else you might create an impression of haughtiness.
In Denmark, punctuality is highly valued, so do your best to make sure that you don’t run late for a meeting. However, if you do, ensure that a phone call is made citing a valid excuse for your tardiness. The Danes use the expression ”heij” (pronounced ”Hi”) and this is used both upon greeting and departing. When addressing people, it is advisable to use the first name and then their surname.
Keep in mind that the Danes value personal space and do not like to be in very close proximity with people. Therefore, when interacting with the Danes ensure that there is enough space between you. Denmark has a tolerant and open-minded society, so do not worry if you make a mistake in social etiquette when interacting with them, as this will not have damaging consequences to your business.
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