How to apply work visa for Denmark?

Denmark is becoming a popular destination for international job seekers, and with good reason. The country has a high quality of life rating, and the good news is that the Danish employment market is active, with new positions appearing every day, so you might just find a job that matches your skills and expertise.

 There are opportunities for experienced professionals in the following fields:

• IT
• Life science
• Medical and health services
• Engineering

If you are from outside the EU, you will need to apply for a permit to work in Denmark. The country offers different categories for work permits. The three most common ones are:

Fast-Track Scheme

Pay Limit Scheme

Positive List

There are a variety of visa categories available, including research, pay limits, and more.

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The ease with which you can obtain a visa is determined on the role. If you are going to Denmark for a position where there is a skill shortage, getting a visa will be easier. In that scenario, you may apply for a Positive List visa.

 Similarly, if you are going to the country for a job that pays much more than the average income or if your employer has been certified by the government as an international employer, you will have an easier time getting your visa processed.

Application process

There are several steps in the visa application process that are common regardless of the type of work permit you are applying for:

Step 1

Create a case order ID: After you've chosen the visa form that best suits your job circumstance, you will be asked to create a case order ID. Certain types of visas need the application to be submitted by the employer. To do so, you'll need to fill out a power of attorney form and give it to them.

Step 2

Pay the visa fees: Visas are processed annually. To avoid any issues with your submission, make sure you create the case order ID and pay the invoice in the same year. The majority of Danish work visas cost DKK 3,025 each (USD 445).

Step 3

Submit the required documents: You will be required to submit the following documents as part of your application:

Receipt as proof that you paid the visa fee.

All pages, front cover, and back cover copies of your passport

Completed power of attorney form

Employment contract or job offer (within the last 30 days) that includes information about you, your pay, employment terms and conditions, and job description.

Educational degrees and qualifications demonstrating your suitability for the position.

If applicable, Danish authorization for regulated vocations such as physicians, attorneys, and others.

Step 4

Submit the appropriate work visa application: Fill out the right application for a work visa: The type of work visa application form you'll require is determined by your job. The most well-known are:

Online version of the AR1: This electronic form is filled out by both the employee and the employer. The first section must be completed by your employer. After that, a password is generated, which should be given to you by your employer so that you can complete the second section of the form.

Online version of the AR6: The employer who has been given power of attorney fills out this form.

Step 5

Submit your biometrics: You must submit your biometrics within 14 days after submitting your application. You must have your photograph and fingerprints taken In a Danish diplomatic office abroad.

 Step 6

Wait for the results: You should receive notification of the outcome of your application within 30 days. Certain types of work visas, such as the Fast-Track Visa, need a shorter response period, usually about 10 days.

Fast-track scheme visa

The Fast-track visa is for highly skilled workers who have been offered a job with a Denmark-based recognized firm. It's dubbed fast-track because it allows the company to handle the full visa application procedure on behalf of the employee, speeding up the process. Employees can use this authorization to switch jobs.

Employees can switch between working abroad and in Denmark with this permit.

The Danish authorities will decide on your work visa based on whether there are already enough eligible persons working in Denmark who could take the job you're looking for. They will also determine whether the essential qualifications for the job fall into the specialist category, requiring a work permit.

Regardless of the outcome of your visa application, you must have a signed employment contract or job offer that specifies your wage and working conditions, both of which must meet Danish standards.