Effective October 1st, 2024, Denmark has implemented stricter income requirements for foreign nationals seeking work permits. This update aims to ensure foreign workers receive salaries comparable to Danish standards, promoting fair treatment and market competitiveness.

What You Need to Know:

  • Higher Salary Threshold: Be prepared to demonstrate a salary exceeding the previous level by 10% to qualify.
  • Quarterly Updates: The required income level is adjusted quarterly based on updated statistics. The next update is expected for January 1, 2025.
  • Application Timeline: Your application will be assessed based on the income statistics in effect at the time of submission.
    • Applications submitted before October 1st, 2024: Evaluated using Q3 2024 statistics.
    • Applications submitted July 1st – September 30th, 2024: Evaluated using Q2 2024 statistics.
    • Applications submitted after October 1st, 2024: Subject to the new, stricter income requirement.

Already Applied?

Relax if you completed your application process before October 1st. Your application will be processed based on the previously applicable income statistics.

Planning to Apply Soon?

Be sure to research the latest income level requirements for your specific job type. Resources like the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) website can help: Link to SIRI website [invalid URL removed]

Which Schemes are Affected?

The new requirement applies to both first-time applicants and those seeking extensions under the following schemes:

  • Pay Limit Scheme ( Link to Pay Limit Scheme details)
  • Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme
  • Fast Track Scheme
  • Researcher’s Scheme
  • Positive List for People with a Higher Education
  • Positive List for Skilled Work
  • Special Individual Qualifications Scheme
  • Herdsmen and Farm Managers Scheme
  • Internship Scheme

Employer Verification:  

While SIRI assumes applicants receive fair salaries, they may request clarification from your employer if the offered salary falls below the required level.

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