Positive List of Shortage Occupations for Danish work permits
The Positive List is a collection of job positions that are in high demand in Denmark. If you are a foreign worker from a country outside the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, you can apply for a work and residence permit through the Positive List program if you have a job offer for one of these positions from a Danish employer.
Moreover, if you are applying for Denmark's Green Card program, having experience in a job listed on the Positive List can earn you extra points on your application.
It's important to note that some occupations on the list have special requirements marked with an asterisk. This means that they may need Danish citizenship, specific qualifications recognized in Denmark, or adhere to international agreements for that particular sector.
Engineering
| Job Title | Requirements |
| Mechanical Engineer | Bachelor's degree |
| Building Engineer | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental Engineer | Bachelor's degree |
| Energy Engineer | Bachelor's degree |
| Electrical Engineer | Bachelor's degree |
| IT Engineer | Bachelor's degree |
Medicine
| Job Title | Requirements |
| Medical Consultant | Master's degree* |
| Medical Doctor | Master's degree* |
| Hospital Doctor | Master's degree* |
| Consultant Doctor/Chief Physician | Master's degree* |
| Dentist | Master's degree* |
| Surgical Nurse | Bachelor's degree* |
| Anaesthetic Nurse | Bachelor's degree* |
| General Nurse | Bachelor's degree* |
| Radiographer | Bachelor's degree* |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist | Bachelor's degree* |
IT and Networking
| Job Title | Requirements |
| IT Architect | At least three years’ IT education |
| Programmer and System Developer | At least three years’ IT education |
| IT Consultant | At least three years’ IT education |
Education
| Job Title | Requirements |
| Primary and lower Secondary school teacher | Bachelor's degree* |
| Pedagogue | Bachelor's degree |
| Social Pedagogue | Bachelor's degree |
Other
| Job Title | Requirements |
| Land Surveyor | Master's degree* |
| Pharmacist | Master's degree* |
| Pharmacologist | Master's degree |
| Auditor | Master's degree |
| Business Controller | At least three years’ education at university level or business school level |
| Financial Controller | At least three years’ education at university level or business school level |
| Business Analyst | At least three years’ education at university level or business school level |
| Attorney | Danish Bachelor's and Master's degree* |
| Legal Counsellor | Master's degree |
| Psychologist | Master's degree* |
Duration of Stay The length of your work and residence permit under the Positive List Scheme depends on the duration of your employment contract in Denmark. If you have a permanent employment contract without a specified end date, your work permit will be granted initially for a period of 4 years. You can then extend your permit if you continue in the same job, even if the job title is no longer on the Positive List.
For temporary employment contracts, the work and residence permits granted under this scheme are valid for the duration of your employment plus an additional 6 months. If you find another job within that timeframe, you will need to apply for a new visa based on the new job.
The Positive List You can find the complete and up-to-date Danish Positive List on this website. The list is divided into different sections, including engineering, medicine/healthcare, IT, education, academia, and more.
Family Members If you have been granted a work and residence permit under the Positive List, your spouse or partner is also eligible for a residence permit. Additionally, any children under the age of 18 who live with you are also eligible for residence permits. Your spouse or partner will be allowed to work throughout the validity period of their residence permit.
Application Process for Denmark Fast track Scheme
- Start with the case ID creation
The first step in submitting the application form is to create case order ID. - Finish the fee payment
Pay the fee for the fast track scheme DKK 4, 405/- with the case order id created. - Gather the documents required
Check the required documents for the Denmark Fast track scheme. Gather the required documents and submit as suggested in the online web portal. - Fill the application form
Read the instructions carefully before filling the application form. In the application on the website, series of the instructions will be given on how to fill the details. - Biometrics appointment
The applicant must provide biometric information when applying for a residence permit.This means that the applicant must provide fingerprints as well as a facial photograph. If the applicant is granted a permit, his or her facial photo and fingerprints will be stored on a microchip embedded in the residence card. - Quick job start – Applying from abroad
If your application has been submitted and you need a visa to legally enter Denmark, your employer must send an email to work@siri.dk informing SIRI that you need a job start as soon as possible.In the email, the employer must include the case order ID from the application as well as the reference number from the receipt. You must then have your biometrics recorded at the nearest Danish diplomatic mission or application centre as soon as possible. This must happen within 14 days of the application being submitted. - Wait for the response
If you have requested a quick job start from abroad, we will usually make a decision within 10 days of receiving your application, including biometrics and the processing fee. However, we must have all of the necessary information.
Documents Required for Denmark Positive List Scheme
- Employment confirmation letter from the Danish organization
- The profession you got must be form the Denmark positive occupation list.
- Educational transcripts that serves as the proof of qualification
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