Denmark Positive List Scheme in Denmark

Denmark Positive List Scheme · Denmark visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-08-08 · all Denmark routes

An employer-linked route for applicants whose Danish job is in an occupation listed as experiencing a shortage.

Important notes

• Have a Danish job offer in an occupation included on the current Positive List for higher education or skilled work, as applicable.
• Meet the education, professional, employment, salary, and Danish labour-market conditions for the listed occupation.
• Submit passport, contract, qualification evidence, fee, and biometrics through the required SIRI process.
• This is the shortage-occupation route, separate from the salary-based Pay Limit Scheme.
• The occupation list changes; verify the current list and category before applying.

Preparation checklist

• Passport and application
• Danish employment contract
• Positive List occupation and qualification evidence
• Application fee
• Biometrics and residence documents

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Official source

Official source: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration

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