Denmark | New Rules Under the Right to Work

Danish immigration authorities’ new rules for foreign nationals with a residence permit under the authorization scheme are now in effect.

Key Points:

• As BAL previously reported, Danish immigration authorities relaxed policies for short-term workers on July 1.
• As part of the changes, an amendment to the Danish Aliens Act allows foreign nationals who have been granted a residence permit under the authorization scheme or who already have a valid residence permit under the authorization scheme to begin work without the need to apply for a separate work permit for employment for adaption and training purposes.
• The policy change allows foreign nationals with a residence permit under the authorization scheme an exemption from the work permit requirement.
  • The authorization scheme is for specifically requested healthcare professionals and medical doctors, dentists and nurses.

Additional Information: Officials stated that it will also be possible to extend the authorization permit in certain cases if the applicant is in the process of or has been offered employment for adaption and training purposes.

BAL Analysis: The government hopes to provide employers and employees with greater flexibility, support employer recruiting efforts for highly skilled workers and provide greater options for short-term work.

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