Who can work in Denmark?
The criteria that determine whether you can obtain a residence and work permit for Denmark depend on your country of origin.
• Nordic citizens, who are free to live and work in Denmark
• EU citizens, who are free to live in Denmark for three months and to stay here to seek work for up to six months. The following special conditions apply to EU citizens:
• Other foreign nationals must have a residence and work permit in order to live and work in Denmark. If you come from a country outside the Nordic region or the EU, there are various ways of applying for a residence and work permit.
Bringing your family
If you have work in Denmark and come from an EU or a Nordic country, you are free to bring your family to Denmark provided you live together and can support yourselves. Your accompanying partner will also be granted a residence and work permit.
If you are looking for a job in Denmark in these areas
- care of the elderly, sick and disabled
- children and young people
- catering and cleaning services
- technical and maintenance services