Denmark Outlines Employer Certification Timeline for New Work Permit Scheme

Denmark will launch a new Collective Agreement Scheme on January 1, 2027.

The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration announced the employer certification timeline.

Certified employers covered by collective agreements can hire eligible foreign workers.

This scheme offers a lower salary threshold than certain existing work permit programs.

Employers can submit certification applications starting in early December 2026.

Sponsoring employers must get certified before foreign workers can apply for permits.

Positions must pay a minimum annual salary of 322,000 Danish kroner at the 2026 level.

The offered position must be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Applicants must be citizens of one of 16 eligible countries.

SIRI will release new online application forms before the official launch date.