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Special Individual Qualifications — Other Qualifications

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

This pathway is for a person offered a Danish job that is so closely linked to that person’s special individual qualifications that no one else can immediately take it on.

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  • The authority assesses whether the specific qualifications meet the route standard.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The applicant must have special individual qualifications meaning others cannot immediately perform the offered job, e.g. special knowledge, expertise or relevant personal qualities in a specific field (example: professional jockey). SIRI looks at educational background, professional experience and relevant personal qualities, and the applicant must document the qualifications.

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Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Employer involvement is required: the applicant must attach the employment contract or job offer stating all terms and state the job’s work tasks (in the contract or the online application); as a general rule the employment agreement must be with a company registered in Denmark (exceptions e.g. foreign service providers).

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Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The holder is only allowed to work in the job and in the company for which the permit was granted. If offered a new job, including in the same company, the holder must apply for a new work permit. A sideline job requires a separate permit. The holder is entitled to perform unpaid voluntary work. The permit does not allow work in other Schengen countries. The official source does not state the family position.

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  • The document does not explicitly state whether the holder may work independently or establish a business.
  • The document does not provide information on the family position for this route.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The permit can be granted valid for 1 year at a time during the first 2 years of stay, not exceeding the length of the job contract. Thereafter, it can be granted valid for a maximum of 2 years, and after 4 years, valid for a maximum of 3 years at a time. If the employment contract is extended, the holder must apply for an extension. The official source does not mention any accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway such as permanent residence.

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  • The document does not mention any accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway such as permanent residence.
  • How long can I stay in Denmark? - Validity of permit
    You can be granted a residence and work permit that is valid for 1 year at a time during the first 2 years of your stay – however, the validity cannot exceed the length of your job contract. Hereafter, you can be granted a permit valid for a maximum of 2 years, and after 4 years, valid for a maximum of 3 years at a time.
  • How long can I stay in Denmark? - Validity of permit
    If your employment contract is extended, you must apply for an extension of your residence and work permit.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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