If you’re a non-EU citizen and have been offered a job in Denmark, you might be wondering how to get your work permit. The good news is that the process isn’t too difficult if you know what to do. This guide will give you a breakdown of the different types of work permits available, as well as some tips on how to go about getting one.

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What types of work permits are there?

There are three types of work permits:

Work permit for skilled workers
Work permit for unskilled workers
Work permit for seasonal workers (only available to citizens from the Nordic countries)

Work permits can also be divided into two categories: permanent and temporary. A temporary work permit is valid for up to four years, after which time a renewal application must be made. Permanent residence is granted based on a permanent Danish residence card and may also be achieved by obtaining citizenship.

The fast-track scheme

The fast-track scheme is for highly skilled workers who are offered a job by a Danish company. To qualify for this scheme, you must be able to prove that you have a job offer from a Danish company. The job offer must meet certain requirements and be valid for at least three months.

If you are interested in the fast-track scheme, there are several things you can do:

Make sure that your qualifications match those listed by Denmark’s Ministry of Employment (https://beskaeftigelsesministeriet.dk/tabeller/brancher-innenfor-detaljhandel).
Find out if there are any specific sectors in which Denmark needs more workers (https://www.nyidanmarkudvalgene.dk/toer). This information may help guide your search for jobs or even lead directly to one!

Find out how to get a work permit in Denmark as a non-EU citizen.

You will need a work permit if you are not an EU citizen. The type of work permit you need depends on the type of job you have been offered by an employer in Denmark. If your employer is Danish, they will handle all the paperwork while they hire you and then submit it to the Danish State Serum Institute (SSI).

You can get a job offer from any company, but most international schools and language centers prefer to hire teachers who already have a residence permit and work visa for Denmark. International schools are more competitive than language centers in terms of hiring international teachers and often have higher salaries—but there may be less flexibility with them when it comes to deadlines or scheduling vacations.

There are two types of residence permits: employment-related permits and independent residency permits based on family ties or humanitarian reasons (e.g., refugees). Both types require having health insurance coverage while staying in Denmark, which might not always be easy for foreigners because healthcare providers require proof that one has permanent residence status before agreeing upon billing plans with individuals who do not hold such status yet (even if this only lasts for one month).

The work permit is not a simple process, but it’s worth the effort. With the right job and the right attitude, you can live and work in Denmark.