Denmark Revises Income Requirements for Foreign Work Permit Applicants

Denmark Revises Income Requirements for Foreign Work Permit Applicants

Key Takeaways:

1. Denmark will implement new income requirements for foreigners applying for residence and work permits starting October 1, 2024.
2. This update aims to ensure that foreign workers receive salaries aligned with Danish standards.
3. Applications submitted before September 30 will be evaluated based on third-quarter 2024 income statistics.

The Danish authorities have announced a new income requirement for foreign nationals seeking work permits in Denmark, effective October 1, 2024. Under this new policy, most foreign applicants will need to earn salaries that are at least ten percent higher than current benchmarks to qualify for a Danish work permit.

The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) states that this salary requirement will help ensure that the compensation offered to foreign workers meets Danish standards. This initiative aims to guarantee fair treatment for foreign employees and to ensure their salaries are comparable to those of Danish workers.

The updated income statistics will apply to applications submitted from October 1, 2024, onward, with quarterly updates expected. The next update is anticipated to take effect on January 1, 2025.

SIRI further clarifies that applicants for residence and work permits submitted after September 30, 2024, will be assessed using the income statistics from the second quarter of 2024. Conversely, applications filed between July 1 and September 30, 2024, will be evaluated based on third-quarter statistics.

This means that the new requirement will only impact those applying for Danish residence and work permits or extensions starting October 1. Applicants who have already completed the application process need not worry, as their assessments will rely on previous statistics.

Salary Requirement Applicability:

According to SIRI, the salary requirement applies to both first-time applicants and those seeking extensions under the following categories:

- Pay Limit Scheme
- Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme
- Fast Track Scheme
- Researcher’s Scheme
- Positive List for Higher Education Graduates
- Positive List for Skilled Workers
- Special Individual Qualifications Scheme
- Herdsmen and Farm Managers Scheme
- Internship Scheme

SIRI assumes that foreign applicants will receive salaries in line with Danish standards. If a salary does not meet these standards, the employer will need to provide a justification before a decision is made on the application.

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