Here you can find a lot of information about how to find a job in Denmark, learn about employment rules and regulations, and get prepared for commuting between Sweden and Denmark.
If you are thinking of looking for a job in Denmark, you can find vacant posts here on Øresunddirekt, check company websites or send an unsolicited job application. You can find more tips on how to find your dream job in Denmark here.
The right to work in Denmark depends on your citizenship. Citizens who are not EU/EEA citizens must be extra aware of the rules on work permits and residence permits.
In Denmark, certain professions are what is known as "lovregulerede erhverv". That means that, in addition to the relevant training, you must have special authorisation to work within that profession in Denmark.
Get a quick overview of what should be included in a Danish employment contract and tips on salary negotiations. Sometimes employment contracts in Denmark are drawn-up between the employer and the employee, without the involvement of a trade union.
If you work in Denmark, you are subject to the Danish holiday legislation called "Ferieloven". Normally, you accrue 2,08 holidays per month that you can take the following month. The Danish holiday year starts on the 1st September.
How to apply for a CPR number depends on your situation. There are different application procedures depending on if you plan to live in Denmark, or if you plan to commute to your job in Denmark.
Denmark has public healthcare, which means that you are entitled to be treated by a doctor or in a hospital. If you live in Sweden and work in Denmark, you can choose the country in which you wish to be treated.
A good application consists of a personal letter and a CV. A good CV gives the reader a quick overview of your experience and skills. In the letter you describe why you are applying for the job and highlight some of the skills you have described in detail in your CV.
Several factors combine to determine what salary you get paid in Denmark. It matters, for example, whether you are working in the private or public sector. Salary benefits and pension contributions also affect how attractive your salary is.
In Denmark there is no sick pay deduction as in Sweden when you get sick. Read about your right to full pay during illness and when you are entitled to Danish sickness benefits.
There are no rules in Denmark that match the Swedish rules about care for a sick child (VAB). This means that you are not always entitled to paid leave to look after a sick child. Many employment contracts nevertheless allow employees to stay at home one or a few days with a sick child while receiving full pay.
It is easy to commute from Sweden to a job in Denmark by car, motorcycle, ferry or train. Below we give you a brief introduction to different options and some links, so you can determine the best way to commute to your job.
The Swedish police carry out border control when you travel from Denmark to Sweden. This means that you must show valid identification when entering Sweden. Read about the implications this has for commuters between Sweden and Denmark and the type of identification that is accepted.
If you want to drive a car in Denmark that is registered in Sweden, you should be aware that there are strict limitations depending on whether you commute across the Sound, live temporarily in Denmark or have a permanent address in Denmark.
