Migrate to Denmark
Extensive research in the field of immigration assessment evolved Point based system. This system has been successfully used by many European countries like UK (5 tier point based system) Canada etc. with Denmark it is of no exception. Denmark came out with following immigration schemes: vez.
- Danish Green card scheme.
- Official Danish job offer "positive List" scheme.
- The pay limit scheme.
The Danish Green card scheme:
It is based on points upon criteria of Age, education, language proficiency skills, work experience and adaptability of the applicant.
Danish green card scheme enables you to live and work in Denmark. Your immediate family can also get resident permit at the same time.
A minimum of hundred points score as per the afore mentioned criteria is mandatory to qualify for Danish immigration card.
A brief summary on various points:
- Age:Maximum of 15 points can be scored if you are under this age group.
| 35---40 years | 10 points |
| 34 years or younger | 15 points |
- Educational background: To score points in this criteria one should have a qualifying bachelor's degree equivalent to Danish Curriculum. All the academic credentials will be scrutinized by a special body called CIRIUS. Bonus points are awarded to the degrees qualifying to work under positive list scheme. Bonus pints are awarded on the basis of school ranking from which the applicant obtained the education.
| Education level | Points |
|---|---|
| Bachelors degree | 30 |
| Bachelors degree+ 1 year Master degree | 50 |
| Master degree | 60 |
| PhD | 80 |
Bonus points:
| School / Ranking | Points |
|---|---|
| Top 400 | 5 |
| Top 200 | 10 |
| Top 100 | 15 |
Degree related to occupation on positive list scheme, If yes 10 Bonus points
- Language proficiency skills: One can earn a maximum of 30 points in this criteria. you will be required to prove the proficiency levels corresponding to Danish language test.Alternatively you can produce a certificate showing that you have used German, Danish, Swedish Norwegian or English while working with your previous employer for a period not less than one year. Alternatively certificate showing at least one year of higher education taught in one of these languages, will be adequate. In case of these last two requirements you will have shown a language proficiency equal to study test in Danish as second language
| Language proficiency level | Points |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | 5 |
| Level 2 | 10 |
| Level 3 | 15 |
| Study test in Danish as a second Language | 20 |
- Previous Experience profile: A maximum of 15 points can be scored and the points are based on number of years of experience as a researcher or in a field as per positive list. If your experience is not as per above criteria, yet you can earn points.
| Work Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 3-5 years of experience as a researcher or in a field on the +list. | 15 |
| 1-2 years of experience as a researcher or in a field on the +list | 10 |
| 3-5 years of experience in other work. | 05 |
- Adaptability: Points are based on either your EU/EE Education experience.
| EU/EEA Work Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| Completion of at least one year study in higher education in EU/EEA or switzerland | 05 |
| Completion of at least 3 years of study in higher education EU/EEA or Switzerland | 10 |
The Positive List Scheme
Introduction
As many European nations, Denmark is also experiencing a great shortage in skilled professionals. So Danish Govt. permitted professionals to enter Denmark under this positive list scheme.
Work, Residence permits can be obtained for up to 3 years with the possibility of extension of up to 4 years. Applicant having job offer letter from Danish employer in accordance with 'positive list" it will be quite easier to get work and residence permit..
For the occupations in medical and paramedical fields the applicant should obtain Danish authorization to practice prior to work, residence permit. In addition the job contract must meet the Danish standards.
The positive list is segregated into number of fields of work.
The Positive List
Work and residence permits can be obtained for up to three years under the Positive List scheme with the possibility of extension of up to four years. The Positive List contains occupations in a wide range of fields, such as health care and information technology. You can still live and work in Denmark under the Positive List scheme if your occupation is no longer on the Positive List when you apply for an extension to your work and residence permit.
The Positive List Indicating number of fields of work:
- Hotel, Restaurant, Kitchen, Canteen
- IT and Telecommunication
- Management
- Educational, Social and Religious Occupations
- Sales, Purchases and Marketing
- Health, Healthcare and Personal Care
- Freight Forwarding, Postal Services, Storage and Engine Operation
- Education and tuition
- Academic Work includes project management, engineering occupations, lawyers, doctors, and other professional occupations
- Construction
The Positive List is a list of occupations that are in shortage in Denmark. Foreign workers from outside the European Union and the European Economic Area/Switzerland are eligible for work and residence permits under the Positive List scheme if they have a job offer in one of these occupations from a Danish employer. In addition, applicants under Denmark's Green Card scheme are eligible for bonus points on their points test if they have experience in an occupation on the Positive List. Occupations whose Qualifications are marked with an asterisk require Danish authorization.
Academic Work
| Occupation | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Construction engineer | Master's degree |
| Building engineer | Master's degree |
| Energy consultant | Master's degree |
| Electric engineer | Medium-cycle higher education |
| Planning engineer | Master's degree |
| Mechanical engineer | Medium-cycle higher education |
| Mathematician | Master's degree |
| Plastics engineer | Medium-cycle higher education |
| General practitioner | Master's degree |
| Geophysicist | Master's degree |
| Medical specialist | Master's degree |
| IT engineer | Medium-cycle higher education |
| Researcher/Natural science | Master's degree |
| Lecturer/Natural science and Accountant | Master's degree |
| Financial controller | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Business controller | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Economy controller | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Lawyer | Master's degree |
| Psychologist | Master's degree |
| Financial controller | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Medical consultant | Master's degree |
| Hospital doctor | Master's degree |
| Hospital physicist | Master's degree |
| Dentist | Master's degree |
| Veterinarian | Master's degree |
| Pharmacist | Master's degree |
| Health economist | Master's degree |
Construction:
| Occupation | Qualifications required |
|---|---|
| Architectural Technician | Bachelor of Architectural Technology and Construction Management. |
Hotel, Restaurant, Kitchen and Canteen:
| Occupation | Qualifications required |
|---|---|
| Clinical Dietitian | Bachelor of Nutrition and Health |
IT and Telecommunications:
| Occupation | Qualifications required |
|---|---|
| Software developer | Documentation of at least three years of IT education |
| System developer | Documentation of at least three years of IT education |
| IT consultant | Documentation of at least three years of IT education |
| Network consultant | Documentation of at least three years of IT education |
| IT architect | Documentation of at least three years of IT education |
| IT salesperson | Documentation of at least three years of IT education |
| IT project manager | Documentation of at least three years of IT education |
| Database developer | Documentation of at least three years of IT education |
| IT quality manager | Documentation of at least three years' education at university level |
Management:
| Occupation | Qualifications required |
|---|---|
| Deputy head of institution | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Head of institution department | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Foreman operation and production | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Accounting manager | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Marketing manager | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Production manager | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Technical manager | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Branch manager | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Head of institute/centre | Documentation of at least three years' education at university level |
| Head of institution | Documentation of at least three years' education at university level |
Educational, social and religious work:
| Occupation | Qualifications required |
|---|---|
| Remedial teacher | Bachelor of Educational Studies |
| Social educator | Bachelor of Educational Studies |
| Social educator of children, young people and adults with special needs | Bachelor of Educational Studies |
| Social worker | Bachelor of Social Work |
Sales, purchases and marketing:
| Occupation | Qualifications required |
|---|---|
| Key account manager | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Ironmonger | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Druggist | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
| Account manager | Documentation of at least three years of education at university level |
Health, Healthcare and Personal Care:
| Occupation | Qualifications required |
|---|---|
| Midwife Professional | Bachelor's degree |
| Chiropractor | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Nurse | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Operating theatre Nurse | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Anaesthetic nurse | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Head midwife | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Head nurse | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Radiographer | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Head radiographer | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Bioanalyst | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Head bioanalyst | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Physiotherapist | Professional Bachelor's degree |
| Head physiotherapist | Professional Bachelor's degree |
Freight Forwarding, Postal Services, Storage and Engine Operation:
| Occupation | Qualifications required |
|---|---|
| Marine engineer | Bachelor of Technology Management and Marine Engineering |
Education and Tuition:
Specialist needs teacher Documentation of professional Bachelor's degree
Continuation school teacher Professional Bachelor's degree
Primary and lower secondary school teacher Professional Bachelor's degree
PAYLIMIT SCHEME
Under the special provisions of the scheme, if as applicant having highly paid job offer in Denmark he/she can surpass all other points and becomes eligible. This is the fastest and surest way of getting Danish green card.
To quality for work and residence permit in Denmark as per this scheme. One should have job contract by Danish employer for no less than Dkk 375,000(US 80,000) per year. With some occupations it is vital to have Danish authorization prior to practice. Work and residence permits are granted for 3 years under this system with the possible extension up to 4 years.
Please contact our Immigration specialist for assessment Cell No:9247296691