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Denmark The Positive List for People with a Higher Education

14 facts quoted from the official source

Employment in an occupation on Denmark's shortage list for people with higher education.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Job offerWhen you apply, you must attach a copy of your employment contract or job offer.
  • Minimum salaryYour salary and terms of employment must correspond to Danish standards.
  • Official occupation-list requirementYour job must be included in the Positive List.
  • Qualification requirementYou must have an educational background that makes you qualified for the job.
  • Qualifying basisYou must have an educational background that makes you qualified for the job.
  • Working-hours requirementYour working hours are usual. This means that you typically must work full time (normally 37 hours a week).
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Work and occupation restrictionYou are only allowed to work in the job and in the company that you have been granted a permit to work in.
Also stated by the source
  • Family rightsA residence permit based on a job in Denmark allows your family to come with you to Denmark.
  • Job-change notificationYou must always inform SIRI if you lose or change your job.
  • Official source basisYou must have an educational background that makes you qualified for the job.
  • Work-location flexibilityAfter having a residence permit for 4 years, you are allowed to have you primary place of work in a different geographical area without having to apply for a new residence permit.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application feeProcessing fee DKK 6,810,-checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit durationIf you are employed for a shorter period than 4 years, your residence and work permit will normally be valid for the period of your employment.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeNormal processing time 1 month If further information is needed, the processing time can be up to 3 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Employment in an occupation on Denmark's shortage list for people with higher education.

Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source nyidanmark.dkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Denmark government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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