Denmark Lowers Work Permit Salary Threshold Starting January 2027
A new Danish scheme will lower the annual salary threshold to 322,000 Danish kroner for non-EU workers at certified companies.
2026年11月9日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Denmark announced a new work permit scheme starting in January 2027. Non-EU workers at eligible companies will face a lower salary requirement. The minimum annual salary threshold will drop to 322,000 Danish kroner.
This initiative targets businesses covered by collective bargaining agreements. It creates a simpler pathway for foreign talent to work legally in Denmark. Fragomen reported the official details of the upcoming scheme.
The policy directly impacts international graduates and non-EU job seekers in Denmark. Lowering the income bar makes securing local employment permits much more accessible.
Source: Fragomen
