29/10/2026
🇩🇰 DENMARK INTRODUCES A NEW WORK PERMIT SCHEME IN 2027 — A SALARY THRESHOLD OF DKK 322,000 PER YEAR
Are you already living in Denmark, or have you received a job offer from a Danish employer? The new Collective Agreement Scheme could open up a new opportunity for you!
Many people have questions about Denmark’s new work permit scheme, known as Overenskomstordningen, which comes into effect on 1 January 2027.
Here is what you need to know. 👇
💰 1. A minimum annual salary of DKK 322,000
Under the new scheme, the minimum annual salary will be DKK 322,000 at the 2026 salary level — approximately DKK 26,833 per month.
The job must meet the applicable salary requirements and be covered by a relevant Danish collective agreement (overenskomst).
🌍 2. Which nationalities are eligible?
The scheme is available to citizens of 16 selected countries, including Ukraine. The other eligible countries are:
🇲🇩 Moldova
🇦🇱 Albania
🇦🇺 Australia
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇨🇦 Canada
🇨🇳 China (including Hong Kong)
🇮🇳 India
🇯🇵 Japan
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇲🇪 Montenegro
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇺🇸 United States
If you are a citizen of one of these countries, the new scheme may be relevant to you.
🏢 3. Not every Danish employer will qualify
The employer must obtain certification from SIRI before hiring foreign workers under this scheme.
The company must meet specific requirements, and the position must be full-time and covered by a relevant collective agreement.
Having a job offer and meeting the salary threshold is not enough on its own.
📅 4. When can you apply?
SIRI expects employers to be able to apply for certification in early December 2026.
Applications for residence and work permits under the new scheme will be processed from 1 January 2027.
🤝 5. How can you prepare now?
If you are already in Denmark or have received a job offer, now is a good time to discuss the new scheme with your employer.
At NewWorkers, we help Danish companies prepare for and obtain SIRI certification. We can help you and your employer assess whether the company and the proposed position may qualify, develop a strategy for discussions with the employer, and prepare for the new application process.
📞 Call us: +45 27 57 40 32
📧 Email: [email protected]
❤️ Already working in Denmark?
If you are currently living or working in Denmark and want to find out whether the new scheme could be relevant to your situation, contact us for an individual assessment.
If you have a job offer from a Danish employer, we can also help you explore the available options and identify the steps that may be needed before applying.
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