Can I move to Denmark without a job?

Q: Can I move to Denmark without a job? If you want to stay in Denmark for longer than 3 months, you'll need to meet the requirements for a residence certificate, which means you do eventually need to get a job. It is possible to spend a little longer looking for a job if you're marrying a Dane or studying in Denmark.

Can you just move to Denmark?

If you are a citizen of a Nordic country, you can travel freely to Denmark to live there and work. You do not need a visa, a work permit or a residence permit. If you are moving from an EU country to Denmark, you can freely take your furniture and household effects with you.

What are the legal requirements to move to Denmark?

To immigrate fully to Denmark and obtain a visa for permanent stay, one must have lived in Denmark for 8 years, or worked for 4 at a certain income level, before naturally acquiring a permanent residency card. Getting a Danish visa costs around 3,000 DKK (480 USD).

Is it hard for a foreigner to get a job in Denmark?

It's hard to get a job in Denmark, but the good news is that everyone is rooting for you – particularly the Danish government. They want to get you working as quickly as possible – so you can start paying your giant Danish taxes.

Can you live in Denmark without citizenship?

You will need to get a visa to stay in Denmark beyond the visa-free tourist period – currently 90 days, unless you are an EU citizen. As a U.S. citizen, you will probably need to have a student visa or work visa.

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Is it worth moving to Denmark?

If you're thinking about moving to Denmark, then you'll be in for a treat – it's by far one of the most welcoming countries in the world. There are plenty of reasons to make the move, including a world-class healthcare system, free (and excellent) education options, and a staggeringly beautiful natural environment.

What jobs are in demand in Denmark?

The Danish workforce is currently facing skills shortages in certain areas, such as science and engineering, teaching, management, finance, medicine and healthcare, IT and law. Jobs in demand for people with a higher education degree include: architect.

What is Denmark's minimum wage?

No law in Denmark mandates minimum wage. The minimum wage is decided through collective bargaining agreements in each sector. The most common minimum wage across all sectors is 110 DKK per hour.

What jobs can foreigners get in Denmark?

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Currently, the list includes several managerial positions in the areas of sales, marketing, public relations, IT, administration, etc., but also many other specialized professions from pharmacists to dietitians, teachers, journalists, civil engineers, among many others.

How do I get a temporary residence in Denmark?

If you want to work, seek family reunification, or stay in Denmark longer than 90 days (e.g. for study purposes), you should apply for a residence permit. You apply for a residence permit through either the Danish Immigration Service or the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI).

Can you live in Denmark without speaking Danish?

You can work, live and study in Denmark without learning Danish. I know a number of British, American and French people that have lived here years without learning the language. There are companies who use English as their first language, and a few who will allow you to work in a Danish speaking office without Danish.

What are the pros and cons of living in Denmark?

Can a foreigner buy a house in Denmark?

Generally, foreigners are not allowed to own real estate property in Denmark. The only exception here is that if the foreigner is taking permanent residence in the country. However, it is not as easy as saying so since there will be documents required to make this happen.

How long can you stay in Denmark without a visa?

You may enter for Denmark for up to 90 days for tourist purposes without a visa.

Does Denmark speak English?

Denmark has one official language: Danish. However, there are several minority languages spoken throughout the territory, if you include The Faeroe Islands and Greenland. Danes are taught English from a very young age and 86% of all Danes speak English as a second language.

Are there homeless in Denmark?

Experts estimate that there are 10,000 to 15,000 homeless people in Denmark, about half of which live in the Copenhagen metropolitan area. The homeless population has not been caught by the Danish social security net.

Does Burger King pay $20 an hour in Denmark?

Did you know that Burger King pays its Copenhagen employees $20 an hour? That's the BASE wage for fast food workers throughout Denmark and 2 ½ times what many fast food workers earn in the US.

Is Danish hard to learn?

Danish. Danish isn't hard to learn, but as with most Scandinavian languages, the biggest hurdle with studying Danish is in being able to practice. English is spoken widely and fluently across northern European countries. Danish is said to be the trickiest Scandinavian language to learn because of its speaking patterns.

Is Denmark a good place to live?

Denmark has been named the world's best country to live in for both business and life by CEOWORLD magazine. Denmark wins for its healthcare services, clean environment and affordable housing and living costs.

What is the positive list Denmark?

What is the Positive List? The Positive List is a list of professions experiencing a shortage of qualified professionals in Denmark. If you have been offered a job included in the Positive List, you can apply for a Danish residence and work permit based on the Positive List Scheme.

Can I become a citizen of Denmark?

General information on acquisition of Danish citizenship

Foreign citizens can only acquire Danish citizenship by statute. As such the foreign citizen must be listed in a naturalisation bill, which is then passed by the Danish Parliament. This process is called acquisition of Danish citizenship by naturalisation.

Is Denmark better than the US?

Denmark ranks 6^th out of 39 countries, whilst the US ranks 35^th. The Danish model of higher taxation and a more comprehensive, free, welfare state has both a cost and a benefit.

Is Denmark healthcare free?

Denmark provides “free” health care to all residents, funded through taxes. There is an optional private health care sector, but it is tiny compared with the vastly larger public system that is used by most of the population.