Denmark Green Card Scheme

It is possible to be granted a three-year residence permit for the purpose of seeking work, and subsequently working, in Denmark. A residence and work permit under the Green card scheme is issued on the basis of an individual evaluation using a point system designed to assess the likelihood that the applicant will be able to find qualified work in Denmark.

In order to be granted a residence permit under the Green card scheme, you must attain at least 100 points. Points are given for: educational level, language skills, work experience, adaptability, and age. A residence permit under the Green card scheme can be granted for up to three years with a possibility for extension of up to four years.

Some sectors in Denmark are demanding immigrants and specifically high skilled immigrants are still in demand. Because of the demographical development, Denmark is still expected to face demand of immigrants in more job categories when the market situation is looking more promising in some years.

This scheme started in the year 2007 issuing more than 1500 green cards and is still open this year allowing many more qualified people to settle in Denmark.