Foreign Applicants for Denmark’s Residence and Work Permits Must Declare Their Salary in DKK

Key Takeaways

1. Denmark has updated its salary declaration requirements for foreign workers.
2. Starting September 1, 2024, foreign applicants for a residence and work permit in Denmark must report their salary in Danish krone (DKK).
3. The new requirement does not apply to those seeking an extension of a permit, provided their initial application was submitted before September 1.

The Danish authorities have announced changes to the salary declaration rules for foreigners seeking to work in the country. As per the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), from September 1, 2024, all foreign applicants for residence and work permits must report their salary in Danish krone (DKK), as reported by Schengen.News.

This change means that SIRI will no longer accept salary declarations in foreign currencies. The adjustment will apply to all new applications for residence and work permits.

“The assessment of whether the salary corresponds to Danish standards will be made in Danish kroner (DKK), meaning it is necessary for the salary to be stated in Danish kroner (DKK). Going forward, SIRI will not accept salary declarations in foreign currency,” noted the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI).

According to Denmark’s current rules, foreign workers must demonstrate that their salary and employment terms meet Danish standards to be eligible for a residence and work permit.

New Salary Reporting Rules Apply to All Applications After September 1

The requirement to declare salaries in DKK applies to both first-time applicants and those applying for permit extensions. If an employment contract states the salary in a foreign currency, it must also include the equivalent amount in DKK.

“The adjustment of practice applies to all applications for a residence and work permit in the area of work received as of September 1, 2024,” stated SIRI.

However, for permit extensions, salaries reported in foreign currency will still be accepted, as long as the original permit was granted before September 1, 2024. In such cases, the foreign currency will be converted into DKK, and the decision will be based on the exchange rate.

Additionally, Denmark implemented a new income requirement for foreign workers applying for residence and work permits as of June 30, 2024. All applications submitted after this date are assessed based on the updated salary statistics.