Denmark unveils new rules for foreigners to work permit-free from November 17, 2023

Highlights: Foreign nationals can work without a work permit in Denmark

• New rules implemented on 17 November, 2023; foreign nationals can work in Denmark without a work permit.
• The rules will allow employees to work for 2 different work periods in 180 day period.
• This implementation applies to certain industries for work.
• If the conditions of the exemptions are met, candidates will be able to work without a work permit.

 

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Starting from November 17, 2023 with the execution of new regulations, foreign nationals will be able to work for shorter periods of time in Denmark without requiring a work permit or residence.

 

The is essential for candidates to be employed in a company that is established overseas and is affiliated to a company founded in Denmark, and the business needs to employ at least 50 people.

 

The new regulations will allow employees to work for companies in Denmark for two different work periods in a 180-day period. A maximum of 15 working days can be included in each working period and between each working period the candidate has to stay outside Denmark for at least 14 days.

 

In addition, the candidate must be able to enter and stay in Denmark lawfully, either as a citizen of a visa free nation or if issued with a visa for utilizing the new rule on exemption.

 

The new rule only applies to work in certain industries such as management work or work requiring high or intermediate level knowledge. The list of industries includes Horticulture, construction, cleaning, forestry, catering and lodging, and transportation of goods by road.

 

There are some rules of exemption, and if the conditions of the exemption are met, candidate may be able to work in Denmark without needing a work permit.

 

Details of the Rules of exemption

• General exemption
• Maximum exemption of 40 days annually if you are a board member
• Maximum exemption of 90 days for special work assignments
• Exemption of 5 days for guest teaching

 

Furthermore, artists, performers, musicians, and related staff can be exempted from needing a work permit. Guest teachers won’t require a work permit if plan to teach for up to 5 days, within a period of 180 days, at an educational institution run by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science or the Ministry of Culture.

 

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