Point System

The Denmark Green Card Scheme is a 3-year residence permit for those who wish to immigrate to Denmark and work over there. An applicant receives a Green Card to Denmark only after an evaluation process which is a point-based system. One needs a minimum of 100 points to acquire a Green Card to Denmark. An applicant receives points for his/her level of

  • Educational Level
  • Language skills
  • Work experience
  • Adaptability
  • Age

Education Level

You need to submit your educational diplomas and certificates along with your application. Your educational level will be assessed by CIRIUS, an organization under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. You need to have at least an equivalent of the Danish Bachelor`s degree to receive points for your education. The numbers of points given are as follows:

  • Bachelor`s degree/Graduated from medium-length education: 30 points.
  • Bachelor`s degree followed by one-year Master`s degree: 50 points.
  • Master`s degree: 60 points.
  • PhD: 80 points.

Language Skills

In order to start, you must document that you have passed an exam in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German at a level corresponding to at least Danish Language Test, Level 1.

An applicant can be given a maximum of 30 points for language skills.

Work Experience

Denmark welcomes qualified professionals from fields in which the country is experiencing a shortage of. An applicant gets points depending upon the number of years worked and the relevancy of work.

Points are given as follows:

  • 1-2 years within the past five years as a researcher/in field listed on the Positive List: 10 points.
  • 3-5 years within the past five years as a researcher/in field listed on the Positive List: 15 points.
  • 3-5 years within the past five years, other work: 5 points.

An applicant can be given a maximum of 15 points for work experience.

An applicant can be given a maximum of 15 points for work experience.

Adaptability

The points of adaptability are given based on how well you adapt to the Danish environment. An applicant can receive points for either education or work.

Age

An applicant can be given points based on one`s age. Points are given as follows:

  • 35-40 years: 10 points.
  • 34 years or younger: 15 points.

An applicant can be given a maximum of 15 points for age.

The Denmark Green Card is a gateway to work in and enjoy a beautiful place like Denmark.