Denmark Work Visa Process 2023:- In the recent time, the different countries of Europe is facing the inadequacy of employee with special skills. To tackle the situation countries are passing laws to track foreign workers in their countries. Yeah, Recently Germany and Italy have introduced new immigration changes.Here are different steps involved in applying Positive list visa for Denmark in 2023.
But on 1st April Denmark also simplified its immigration rules to make it easier for foreign workers to move there according to the European Commission, 42 percent of companies in Denmark lake employees in the initial three months of year 2022.
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Foreigner with higher education qualification and good job skills are in high demand in the European country, Denmark. So, the government of Denmark is using a term called the positive list which is a list of jobs that are currently in high demand in Denmark.
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Due to shortages in certain skills areas, this positive list of skilled workers is a new initiative in Denmark. Currently, there are more than 190,000 jobs on the positive list are available in various sectors like understand can work some of the examples are:
- Laboratory assistant
- Geo-technician Plumber
- Foreman
- Sales and Account Manager
- Import and Export employee
- Sales consultant
- Property manager
- Logistic employee
- Sales and purchasing
- Medical secretary and
- Head Chef
We have also seen:
- Office assistant
- Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll bookkeeper
- Social and Health care assistant
- Accounting clerk and
Most importantly we have also seen different job post in the following position like,
- Gardener
- bricklayer,
- Carpenter,
- Building painter and decorator
- Welder
- Blacksmith
- Electrician, etc.
Some of the examples under higher education are like,
- Head of product
- Chemist
- Biologist
- Mechanical engineer
- Civil engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Electronics engineer
- Town planner
under Healthcare you have almost all kind of jobs like
- Medical doctor
- Hospital doctor
- Nurse
- Dentists
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational therapists
And under teaching you can see from the screen that the list is huge
- Ph.D., Social Sciences,
- Assistant Professor at a University College Vocational Upper Secondary Education Subject Teacher
- Upper Secondary School Teacher, Natural Sciences & Sports
- Independent School Teacher
- Primary School Teacher
- Child Care Worker/Support Worker
- Social Education Worker
- Special Education Teacher
All the above jobs of teacher is on list until 20 June 2023. You need to apply for the job before the above date.
How to do Visa Sponsorship?
and here comes the best news once you secure a job offer you can self-sponsor your own Visa without needing Visa sponsorship from your employer. As you guys know that in the UK you require a job offer and certificate of sponsorship to apply your work visa. But in Denmark you just need a job offer so any one of you who had been trying for some time in the UK but not getting lucky divert your search to Denmark as you may get lucky due to less competition and easy Visa category options.
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So if you want to know about this Visa category which is called positive list make sure to read this full article till the end. Hello, guys welcome to BKG Latest News Website to your latest news jobs updates 2023.
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Today's topic is how you can apply for a Skilled Independent Visa category which is called positive list in Denmark with just your offer letter.
What is Positive List Visa and Apply Steps?
So what is positive list Visa? It is a Visa category for people who have been offered a job in Denmark included in the list of professions currently experiencing a shortage of qualified or skilled professionals. This is sub-divided into two categories which is called skill visa and the second is called higher education Visa.
We've covered the positive list of jobs in our introduction which you can also read from the government website of Denmark. So let's discuss step-by-step process how you can get this Visa.
Step 1 Getting a Job Offer
Here, step one is getting a job offer there are several job portals where you can find job offers in Denmark some of which include,
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First Work in Denmark
This is a government-run website that provides information on job opportunities in Denmark they have a job database where you can search for vacancies by industry location and job. The link is for searching the latest Jobs in Denmark.
Inside this website it is shown that there are more than 2,042 job vacancies and, CV already in this website is more than 9 lakhs 55 thousands and upcoming job fairs are more than 5 till now.
They also have job database where you can search job by industry, location and job type.
Second is job Index.dk
This is one of the largest job portals in Denmark with over 40,000 job listings at any given time.
Third is www.indeed.com
This is another global search engine that Aggregates job listings from various sources and, if you want to take it to the next level don't forget to check out LinkedIn "Danish recruiters love it". Connect with potential employers and showcase your skills and experience to land that dream job
If you are serious job seeker, don't just take this word for it because there are plenty of success stories out there of people who have landed their dream job through Linkedin.
Step Two: Check if you are eligible or Not by understanding the eligibility criteria
So once you get a job offer you need to check if you're eligible for this Visa category or not. Eligibility criteria for both skilled and higher education is almost same with small differences.
Eligibility Criteria
Now, let's discuss the common eligibility criteria for both the Visa categories:
1. First is your job must be included in the positive list for skilled work (As per introduction part of our article)
You can also go through the huge list from this positive list for Denmark Job.
2. Second is your Salary and terms of employment must correspond to Danish standards
- Your salary holiday entitlements and terms of notice etc. must not be inferior to the standards in the professional field where you are going to work.
- Third is your salary must be paid to a Danish bank account in a Bank operating legally in Denmark.
- Number four is your salary can only consist of salary in the form of liquid asset. Payments to labor market, pension schemes and paid holiday allowance.
So, those are the four common eligibility criteria for the two visa categories
Additional Requirements for Skilled Workers
Let's see additional requirement for skilled worker which is the employing company has to fulfill their educational obligations which is regarding training of apprenticeship and, your employer must be covered by lareplads-AUB.
In addition to this, at the time of the submission of the application your employer must have reached the target number of train apprenticeships that your employer has been required to train by lareplads-AUB.
Read for more details if you would like to know about the Positive list for skilled work then you can read this page. You need to follow the following process for this.
- click on what are the conditions?
- You just need to click on "The employing company has to fulfill their educational obligation" section.
- Additional eligibility criteria for higher education
- 1.Must have completed Bachelor's degree or above now
Step 3 Create a Case Order ID If You Are Eligible As per Step 2
If you are eligible as per step two this step is simple, where you are encouraged to enter your personal details in Apply Now section such as,
- Name & Surname
- Passport Number
- Email and,
- personal information
This information detail is crucial as it will help you track the progress of your application and make the entire process hassle-free.
Step 4 Gather Documentation
Now, here what you need to prepare for your visa application.
1. Passport
Passport is not expired or valid with at least 2 blank pages. Also, include a copy of your passport excluding blank pages.
2. Health Insurance
Number two health Insurance you need a health insurance policy that covers you for the entire period of your stay in Denmark.
3. Photos
Passport size recently photographed photos that follow the Schengen photo guidelines
4. Visa fee payment
Always be sure sure to provide proof of payment for your visa fee.
5. Completed Power of Attorney form
This is only necessary if you authorize your employer or someone else to submit your application on your behalf number
6. Employment contract or the job offer
Your contract or job offer must not be older than 30 days.
7. Diploma or Academic Qualifications
You need to provide diploma level or academic qualification documents to prove that you're qualified for the position and this is needed only for higher education visas and not skilled Visa.
8. Danish authorizations for the job
You need to provide Danish Authorization for the job if required. Make sure you have the necessary authorization for your job, for jobs like doctors and nurses etc.
Step 5 Complete The Application
Complete the application you can complete your application online through the website called Siri you must choose between these two online application forms
AR1 online
Both Employer and Employee need to fill the separate part of the form. So your employer must complete the first part of the two parts of the form.
When your employer has completed his or her part a reference number and password will be shown which your employer must pass on to you. Now, you are then able to open the online application and complete your part.
AR6 Online
The second is AR6 online in which you grant your employer power of attorney to apply on your behalf.
Step 6: Submit the Application and Pay Online
Once you have completed your application it's time to pay the fee and submit your application.
But, make sure you don't miss the deadline. Both must be completed within the same calendar year. Otherwise, your application may be rejected
Talking about the fees, most work visas cost in local currency called Danish Krone DKK 4405.
Step 7: Biometrics
Ensure you get your photo and fingerprints taken at a Danish diplomatic Mission abroad within 14 days of applying. Even if you're doing it online
Step 8: Receive an Answer
This is the last step, receive an answer you'll receive an email as soon as they have made a decision about your our application.
Finally we would like to remind you that finding a job is no walk in the park and if you are focus to work abroad the challenge gets tougher. If you approach your job search in a smart and planned way, there's a good chance you can find the job you've always wanted. You could also enjoy the video to know more about this topic.
Conclusion
We want to hear from you what do you think about this article. Did you find it helpful and most important which country should I cover next for you. Hey, by the way, do you know that you can also migrate to Finland with just your job offer.Thank you for reading about the job in Denmark till end and, We'll see you guys soon with next article. Till then keep learning bye.
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Disclaimer: We are not a trained immigration advisor or recruitment consultant. Our own personal views/analysis is the points noted in this article. If you are in the process of your jobs and are unsure of something, then please do your own research and seek personal assistance as necessary. None of the data given in this article offer advice.
