Work permits in Denmark

Citizens of Nordic and EU/EEA countries

If you are a citizen of a Nordic country, an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, you have the right to work in Denmark. You do not need a work permit to live or work in Denmark.

If you move to Denmark and stay for more than 3 months, you may need to apply for a registration certificate, opholdsdokument. You must be able to provide proof of employment or confirmation from your employer.

In principle, you can work in most professions in Denmark. However, some positions may require Danish citizenship, including certain roles within the police, courts, armed forces and public administration.

Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries

If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland, you are not covered by the rules on free movement. A residence or work permit issued in Sweden does not automatically give you the right to work in Denmark.

If you live in Sweden and want to work in Denmark, you must have a Danish work permit. In most cases, you must obtain the permit before you start working.

To apply for a work permit, you must normally have been offered a job in Denmark. You cannot obtain a work permit for the purpose of looking for work.

Be aware that obtaining a work permit in Denmark may affect your residence permit in Sweden. Always contact the Swedish Migration Agency, Migrationsverket, before applying for a Danish work permit.

Contact the Danish immigration authorities, Ny i Danmark, for information about work and residence permits.

Read about work and residence permits at nyidanmark.dk

See how working abroad may affect your Swedish permit at Migrationsverket

See our page about general rules for third country citizens