- The Pay Limit Scheme needs a salary of at least DKK 552,000 a year.
- Certified companies can use the fast track.
- From 1 January 2027 a new Collective Agreement Scheme starts, at DKK 322,000 a year at the 2026 level, for citizens of 16 countries including India.
- Denmark does not use the EU Blue Card in the usual way; it has its own schemes.
Denmark pays well, works in English in many companies and values work life balance. Its permit system has several schemes, and one new scheme starts in 2027.
The main schemes
Rules and current amounts are on New to Denmark, run by SIRI.
The new 2027 scheme
From 1 January 2027, the Collective Agreement Scheme lets certified employers covered by a collective agreement hire citizens of 16 countries, including India, at a lower salary than the Pay Limit Scheme. Read my detailed article.
Steps
- Get an offer that fits a scheme. Check the salary and the scheme's conditions.
- Create a case order ID and pay the fee. The employer can apply with a power of attorney.
- Submit biometrics. At a Danish mission or partner centre.
- Start work when the permit is granted. Under the fast track, sometimes earlier.
Common questions
Do I need Danish?
Many tech and life science companies work in English. Danish helps in daily life and for long term careers.
Can my spouse work?
Accompanying family members can usually work.
Is the salary before tax?
Yes, the thresholds refer to gross salary.
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