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DENMARK: New Positive List Published

March 5, 2019

The Danish immigration authorities have published a new positive list, effective 1 March 2019 and valid until 30 June 2019.

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DENMARK: Government Publishes Plan for UK Citizens in Event of No-Deal Brexit

January 30, 2019

The Danish government has published details of a planned temporary transitional scheme extending the rights of British citizens already resident in Denmark on 29 March 2019 in the event of a no deal Brexit.

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DENMARK: Possible Strike Action May Affect Immigration Authorities

April 25, 2018

Danish unions and state, regional and municipal employers are locked in ongoing negotiations on employment and salary conditions, faced with the threat of strike action by public sector workers from 8 May 2018, and a retaliatory “lockout” by employers from 12th May 2018.

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DENMARK: Civil Registration Changes in Copenhagen

November 10, 2017

Effective immediately, the online application and appointment booking system for CPR registration at International House in Copenhagen has been closed until further notice. All CPR applicants in Greater Copenhagen must now attend International House in person, take a number and wait for their turn. Waiting times are not known. In a more positive development, the […]

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DENMARK: Stricter Document Requirements for Local Registration

June 27, 2017

The Danish registration authorities have recently started to require marriage and birth certificates originating in non-European Union countries, submitted in support of local registration procedures, to be apostilled (or legalized). Previously, requirements for apostille or legalization of documents varied from municipality to municipality. Who is Affected? An assignee who is married but is not accompanied […]

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DENMARK: Stricter Permanent Residence Requirements and New Salary Rules for Pay Limit Scheme

June 9, 2017

The Danish Parliament has recently passed two pieces of legislation affecting immigration: one act imposing stricter eligibility criteria for permanent residence, and another act defining salary requirements for work permits under the Pay-Limit Scheme, which also affects the Fast-track Scheme. Permanent Residence On 4th May 2017, the Danish Parliament passed a bill further restricting the […]

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DENMARK: Biometrics Registration Changes and Salary Increase

January 19, 2017

From 7th February 2017, foreign nationals applying for work and residence permits under the Fast-Track Scheme must book an appointment for registering their biometric data at the Danish Agency of Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) in Copenhagen. Appointments can be scheduled…

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DENMARK: Significant Changes to Immigration Schemes

June 9, 2016

It has been announced that there will be some changes to particular Danish immigration schemes this month. As of today, 10th June, the controversial Green Card scheme will be abolished. The minimum salary for the pay limit scheme has also…

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DENMARK: Stricter Immigration Rules Proposed

October 15, 2015

The Danish government are proposing tougher immigration rules for the forthcoming parliamentary season, with 17 law changes set to affect foreigners residing in Denmark. The changes include approved cuts to the welfare benefits currently afforded to refugees, as well as…

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DENMARK: Applicants for work and residence permits must register biometrics

June 12, 2012

On the 20th May 2012, the Danish government introduced biometric residence permits for all non-European nationals aged 18 years old or above who are applying to live and work in Denmark. This means that such individuals will need to attend…

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