Denmark: Foreign Healthcare Workers Can Now Take Up Employment Without a Separate Work Permit

Denmark: Foreign Healthcare Workers Can Now Take Up Employment Without a Separate Work Permit

Key Takeaways:

1. Denmark no longer requires doctors, nurses, and dentists with a residence permit under the Authorisation Scheme to apply for a separate work permit.
2. This change addresses labour shortages in the healthcare sector.
3. Foreign healthcare workers must meet specific criteria to enter Denmark under the Authorisation Scheme.

Denmark has updated its work permit rules for foreign healthcare workers seeking authorisation, simplifying their path to employment.

As of July 1, 2024, foreign healthcare workers holding a Danish residence permit under the Authorisation Scheme are exempt from needing a separate work permit. This amendment to the Danish Aliens Act aims to address the ongoing labour shortages in the sector.

The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) highlights that this change facilitates the integration of foreign healthcare professionals into Denmark's healthcare system. 

Under the Authorisation Scheme, foreign doctors, nurses, and dentists learn the Danish language and undergo professional tests to obtain Danish authorisation.

Eligibility for Permits Under the Authorisation Scheme

According to SIRI, the Authorisation Scheme applies to doctors, nurses, and dentists from non-EU/EEA countries. These professionals can obtain residence permits to complete the necessary procedures for Danish authorisation and subsequent employment.

Criteria for Obtaining a Permit

  • Assessment: The Danish Patient Safety Authority must assess the primary qualifications of foreign healthcare workers. A copy of this assessment is required for the residence permit application.
  • Financial Support: Applicants must provide proof of their ability to support themselves and any accompanying family members, such as a recent bank statement (not older than 30 days).
  • No Previous Permits: Applicants must not have held a previous residence permit for obtaining authorisation in the past two years.

These changes aim to streamline the process for foreign healthcare workers, making it easier for them to contribute to Denmark's healthcare sector.

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