Denmark's Fast-Track Work Permit Scheme for Foreign Workers

Denmark has launched a Fast-Track Scheme aimed at facilitating the entry of foreign workers into its labor market. This initiative, administered by the Danish Immigration Service, provides a streamlined process for certified companies to secure residence and work permits for skilled workers from abroad.

Employers will handle applications on behalf of foreign nationals, using a power of attorney from the workers. The scheme includes five routes: the pay limit track, supplementary pay limit track, short-term track, researcher track, and educational track, each with specific qualifying conditions.

Notably, the scheme allows workers to be employed in Denmark and abroad simultaneously, offering more flexibility than traditional work permits. Standard processing times are typically one month, extending to two months if additional documentation is required.

A quick job start option is available, taking around 10 days for eligible applicants. The supplementary pay limit track has a longer processing time of two months, potentially extending to four months if further information is needed.