FAQ

Who can apply for Denmark Green Card?

In order to apply for Denmark Greencard; you must attain at least 100 points. Points are given for: educational level, language skills, work experience, adaptability, and age.

What is the minimum qualification required for Green card?

You should have your Masters Degree in order to apply for Greencard.

Points are given 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.

You will be given bonus points if you graduated from a university which is internationally recognised for its high academic level according to the latest THES-QS World Ranking. Points are given as follows:

  • Top 400: 5 points
  • Top 200: 10 points
  • Top 100: 15 points

Will I be getting any bonus points based on my qualification?

You will be given 10 bonus points if your education qualifies you to work in a field where Denmark is currently experiencing a shortage of qualified professionals.

How do I score points for Language Skills?

In order to be given points for language skills, you must document that you have passed an exam in either Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German at a level corresponding to at least Danish Language Test. You can only receive points for one Scandinavian language and for either English or German. As such, you can receive points for both Swedish and English, or both Danish and German, but not for both Danish and Norwegian, or for both English and German.

As an alternative to a language exam, you can document your language skills with a statement from a previous employer attesting that you have used Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German on the job for at least one year, or by presenting documentation that you have completed at least one year of studies at a higher educational programme which was taught in one of these languages.

You can be given a maximum of 30 points for your language skills.

How do I score points for Work experience?

Your work experience can be given points according to how many years, within the last five years, you have worked as a researcher or in a field where Denmark is currently experiencing a shortage of qualified professionals.

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.

You can be given a maximum of 15 points for your work experience.

How do I score points for my Age?

You can be given points based on your age. Points are given as follows:

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

You can be given a maximum of 15 points for your age.

For how long will I get my Visa?

A residence permit under the Greencard scheme can be granted for up to three years with a possibility for extension of up to four years.

Can I take my family to Denmark?

If you hold a residence permit under the Greencard scheme, your spouse, registered partner or cohabiting partner, as well as any children under the age of 18 who are living at home with you, are also eligible for residence permits. Your family members must be able to support themselves and you must live together in Denmark at the same address.

Is my spouse allowed to work in Denmark?

Your spouse is allowed to work full-time for the entire period his or her permit is valid.