In a previous article, I mentioned some of the things that make Denmark one of the best places to live on earth. And it this article, I am going to tell about the regulations and procedures to get a work permit and a residence permit in Denmark.
The job market in Denmark is characterized by a very well-balanced employment, which make it less attractive for immigrant workers than other European countries. In addition to this, the essential knowledge of the Danish language, and the relatively low wage level are other reasons for not looking for a job in the kingdom. On the other hand, searching for a job is largely facilitated by little of bureaucratic obstacles to be overcomed, which makes the kingdom of Denmark a warmly recommended place.
Citizens of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA)
The citizens of the European Union and the European Economic Area can live in Denmark and work without the need for obtaining a visa, a residence permit, or a work permit. But, if you want to stay for more than 3 months in Denmark, then you should ask for a residence permit, which can obtained easily due to the binding European laws which exist.
Citizens outside the EU and the EEA:
The nationals of states not member States of the European Union or the EEA, will have to apply for a visa as well as a work permit to be able to stay in Denmark. If your stay in the kingdom goes on beyond 3 months, then you must apply for a residence permit.
It is essential to have a visa to enter in Denmark. The visa application must be handed in to the embassy of Denmark of the corresponding country outside the EU and EEA. The visa will be given for a duration of no more than 3 months.
Get a residence permit:
If you intend to live in Denmark for more than 3 months, it will be necessary to you to apply for a residence permit in the first three months of your stay. Only Swedish and Finnish nationals are exempted from this rule due to the Scandinavian Agreement. The application for athe residence permit can handed in to the regional corresponding authority or to the embassy of Denmark in the applicant's country.
The residence permit is the most precious document for a foreigner in Denmark. You should always have it with you and be able to present it whenever you are asked by the authorities.
Get a work permit:
You should apply for a work permit at the Danish embassy in your country of residence, before being able to enter Denmark. In addition to the application, you need to supply 2 passport-size photos. Your application will be then transmitted to the serivce of immigration in the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, where it will wait for a decision of the ministry of employment.
The processing time is generally between 3 and 6 weeks, and it is very important that your application form is filled in properly, otherwise the granting of the work permit would be considerably delayed. At the time of removing the aforementioned document, the applicant will have to prove his identity by means of an ID card or a valid passport.
The labor law in the kingdom of Denmark:
There is no particular legislation relative to the labor law in Denmark. The individual domains of work are regulated by means of various sorts of laws-frames.
Holidays in Denmark:
If you are an employee in Denmark, you will be entitled to five weeks of holidays if you can prove your permanent occupation during the previous year. Should the opposite occur, holidays will be proportionally granted to the duration of effective occupation during the previous year.
Your salary in case of illness and of holidays:
As an employee in Denmark, you will get paid full salary in case of illness or of holidays. The employer has to pay for the first fifteen days of absence for reasons of health. From the third week until the 28th week, the employee will receive compensations of sickness in conformance with the national insurance scheme.
Social Security in Denmark:
The social security system of the kingdom of Denmark is divided into different branches of insurance for the employees and the independents. The insurance for employees contains a voluntary unemployment insurance, in addition to the health insurance and the insurance against incapacity for work. The voluntary unemployment insurance is available for the self-employed people, as well as the health insurance and the maternity benefit. Every person living in Denmark can benefit from the insurance pension, disability pensions and welfare. A application to benefit from social security is necessary for certain professional groups, but it is not generally statutory.
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