October 1st, 2024 at 08:27 am

Denmark Revises Work Permit Regulations: New Salary Requirements for 2024

The revised work permit and pay assessment regulations in Denmark will take effect on October 1, 2024. To make sure their applications satisfy Danish criteria, foreign employees and employers need to stay up to date on wage norms, work schedules, and the most recent revenue figures.

Foreign nationals who want to live and work in Denmark need to be aware of any updates to the legislation, particularly about wage evaluations. New criteria for assessing proposed salaries to make sure they satisfy Danish standards were recently released by SIRI, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration.

Key Update from SIRI

An updated practice note for determining whether a proposed salary complies with Danish wage regulations was produced by SIRI on September 27, 2024. These modifications impact both submitted and pending applications, with an emphasis on important work schemes.

Inclusion of New Work Schemes: In light of recent modifications to Danish employment laws, the practice note now addresses the Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme and the Fast-track Scheme’s supplementary pay limit track.

Affected Work Schemes

Several schemes are covered in the new practice note, including:

• Pay Limit Plan
• Additional Pay Limit Plan
• Fast-track Plan (five tracks)
• Researcher Scheme
• A Beneficial List for Individuals with Advanced Education
• Permits to work for employees’ families

Explanation of Collective Agreements

In situations where collective agreements are applicable, SIRI will often not evaluate salaries. In contrast, SIRI will evaluate salaries for employers who belong to an Employer’s group up to the point slightly above the standard pay cap.

Assessment of Alternative Employment Terms

SIRI will review whether other significant aspects of employment meet Danish standards in addition to evaluating compensation.

Income Data and Application Closing Dates

As of this week, SIRI has made updated income figures available for use in processing work permit applications. This will begin on October 1, 2024. These figures are updated every three months, and the next update is scheduled for January 1, 2025.

For applicants:

• SIRI will use the income data from the second quarter of 2024 to assess your application if you apply for a residence and work permit after September 30, 2024.
• If your application was submitted between July 1 and September 30, 2024, SIRI will assess it using the salary data from the first quarter of 2024.

Increased Salary Threshold Effective October 2024

In addition to these, Denmark will raise the pay standards for foreign workers as of October 1, 2024. To be qualified under the new regulations, work permit applicants must make at least 10% more money than the current minimum level.

Stay Updated

To guarantee the seamless processing of their applications, applicants for Danish work and residency permits should be informed about the regular revisions made to salary norms and income statistics.