Documents for Denmark

Before your arrival, it is very important to get all your documents for Denmark in order. Take my word for it, it will make your life so much easier. The bureaucratic wheels turn slowly - very slowly at times.

You may wish to check out the new Green Card Scheme , which may help you qualify for both residency and work permits on a point system. It is not easy, but for many it may be a blessing. The system is being updated, since Denmark is lagging far behind in recruiting some of the top people to their shores.

Passports

The most important documents for Denmark is of course a valid passport.

A valid passport, which is good for at least 3 months longer than your arrival date, is needed to visit Denmark. So if your passport is going to expire within 3 months of your arrival date, it is advisable to get it renewed before arriving. Since people are traveling to Denmark from all over the world, it would be hard for me to list all the exceptions and rules. I will try to be as up-to-date as possible, but please do check with your local Danish Embassy or consulate, as well as your own embassy, for confirmation.

EU citizens can enter Denmark using only identity cards, but there are exceptions for some of the Slavic countries. Again, you can check with your local embassy for more details, since they are changing constantly.

When traveling it is always best to have your travel documents for Denmark with you at all times; never leave them at your hotel or in your vehicle. Keep photocopies of your documents (passport, birth certificate, driver's licence, identity card, etc.) in a safe place in case the originals get lost or stolen. This can save you a lot of aggravation if something does go wrong.

More details can be found at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Visa

The next important documents for Denmark is a visa and various permits if you plan on an extended stay.

If you are planning on staying longer than 3 months in Denmark, you will need to get a visa. A visa is a stamp in your passport that gives you permission to extend your stay in Denmark for various reasons.

There are various visa documents for Denmark such as work permits, study permits, tourist permits, and business permits. It is best to get your visa before you arrive in Denmark, even though you can get one after you arrive. The problem is that the system can be very slow at times. You may have to relinquish your passport if you are sending in an application. That can cause problems if you need your passport for other things. Personally, I recommend doing it before you travel.

Get all your documents for Denmark you need in order; it will make your life simpler. Always check with your local embassy or with your travel agency to confirm.

Below is a list showing citizens of which countries divided into who will need a visa and those who do not need a visa as part of the required documents for Denmark.

Work and Residence Visa

One of the most important documents for Denmark is your WORK VISA and RESIDENCE PERMITS

Important Note:: Please be aware that there are now NEW fees for applying for some of the work schemes available. You can download it here - application fees . These fees do change constantly, so this is just a guide.

Work visas are granted to people who are planning to reside and work in Denmark. These are stamped inside your passport and state that you are allowed to live and work in Denmark. Usually, they are valid for 4 years and can be renewed.

The current rules for working in Denmark are as follows:

If you are a citizen of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greenland, or Iceland there are no restrictions on living and working in Denmark.

If you are a member of any EU country you can come to Denmark and seek work. If you get work you can apply for a residency permit without much of a problem. If you have criminal ties or other background problems, you may find it a bit difficult to be granted either a work or residency permit, since Denmark is really coming down hard on such individuals.

If an EU citizen gets work and the job pays enough to support them, they will usually be granted a residency permit.

If you come from outside the EU, you will need to get a work permit before coming to Denmark. If a company offers you a position in Denmark, they will usually secure your work permit for you. You can also apply for a work permit if you are living here, but it is much harder to get and there is no guarantee that it will be given to you.

PLEASE NOTE: Immigration rules have tighten over the past year and it is very important that you have your permits in order before arriving in Denmark.

There are several other immigration schemes available, such as the Green Card Documents for Denmark. You can aslo try to work/residence permit under one of these other immigration schemes.

Salaried Worker : Download the Salaried Job Application Form

Green Card Scheme: Download the Green Card Application Form

Religous Worker: Download the Religous Scheme Application Form

Self Employed: Download the Self Employed Application Form

Researcher or Research Assistant: Download the Researcher Application Form

Corporate Scheme: Download the Corporate Scheme Application Form.

There are a few others such as working as a nanny, being a student and asylum seekers.

You can find more details about all these schemes and more about integration at Ny i Danmark.

Ny i Danmark, just means new to Denmark and is the official immigration site with all the latest official documents. But the best way is to contact the Immigration Service by phone on 0045 35 30 87 71 between the office hours of 9am to 3PM.

If you are in Denmark, go by their office at Ryesgade 53,2100 Copenhagen Ø. The service center opens at 8:30AM, but suggest you get there earlier since lines form sooner than that and the wait can be quite long. Opening hours 8:30 to 12noon and Thursday evenings from 3:30 PM to 5:30PM.

P.S. I got there one day at 7AM and the line had already started forming.

Consult your local embassy for assistance if you find yourself living in Denmark and unable to get a work permit. They may be able to help.

Family Reunification Plan Documents for Denmark

For families outside of the EU, immigration is getting more expensive and harder to handle for many.

The Danish Immigration Service will want the Danish partner to have at least 126,000 kroner in their bank account to help cover living costs and expenses before the applicant will be allowed to bring their spouse or family into Denmark.

Your spouse will have to visit Denmark twice before being allowed to immigrate. On one of those trips, your spouse will have to sit for a language test.

The application fee is 7775 kroner.

Immigration test fee is 3600kr.

These high fees are are due in part to the high costs associated with immigration, which has increased dramatically and they are trying to offset some of these and also weed out some of the immigrants who are coming to Denmark to live off the social system.

New fees and conditions are constantly being imposed by the government, yet some of these changes have backfired and they may be repealed in order to get more highly qualified job seekers to Denmark.

Other Documents needed when moving to Denmark

The documents for Denmark listed above are mostly government issued documents. You, as an expat, will need to provide a list of your own support papers. Here is a brief list of things that you should have with you when entering Denmark, so that you can prove who you are.

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