Authorisation to work in Denmark
Planning to work in Denmark in a regulated profession? Find out whether you need Danish authorisation, where to check the requirements and how to have your qualifications assessed.
Regulated professions in Denmark
Some professions in Denmark are regulated professions. This means that, in addition to the relevant education or training, you must have Danish authorisation or recognition of your qualifications before you can work in the profession.
Examples include doctors, nurses, social and healthcare assistants, teachers and lawyers.
The Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science maintains a list of regulated professions in Denmark.
See the list of regulated professions
Recognition of foreign qualifications
If you have completed your education outside Denmark, you may need to have your qualifications assessed before you can work in a regulated profession.
The authority responsible for your profession will assess whether your education and qualifications meet the Danish requirements. In some cases, you may need to complete additional training or documentation before you can obtain authorisation.
Read about recognition of foreign qualifications
Working as a social and healthcare assistant
One of the most common regulated professions in Denmark is social and healthcare assistant, social- og sundhedsassistent (SOSU assistant).
If you have a healthcare qualification from another country, you may need to supplement parts of your education or training before you can work as a social and healthcare assistant in Denmark.
Read about recognition requirements for SOSU assistants at the Danish Patient Safety Authority.
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