Denmark Approves Lower Salary Work Permit Scheme for 16 Non-EU Countries
Denmark has passed a new work permit scheme taking effect in 2027, lowering the salary threshold for workers from China and 15 other countries.
2026年9月10日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Chinese professionals in Denmark will soon face a lower salary requirement for work permits.
The Danish parliament passed a new work permit scheme on September 3, 2026.
The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Certified employers can use this scheme to hire professionals from 16 non-EU countries.
China is included among these 16 selected countries.
Under this scheme, the minimum salary threshold is 322,000 Danish kroner per year.
This pathway relies on collective agreements with certified Danish employers.
The policy creates a streamlined route for qualified workers to obtain Danish residence.
According to VisasUpdate, the new rules aim to simplify foreign hiring for local companies.
Source: VisasUpdate
