The Danish Parliament has introduced new regulations regarding foreign labor in the healthcare sector, according to Newtodenmark.dk, a website operated by the Immigration Service and the Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI).
Effective July 1, social and healthcare workers will be added to the Positive List for Skilled Workers, with 1,000 residence and work permits available. The new rules also extend the authorization scheme, enabling requested healthcare professionals to obtain a residence permit to secure Danish authorization.
To qualify for this scheme, applicants must undergo evaluation by the Patient Safety Authority under a new authorization procedure specifically designed for requested healthcare professionals, as detailed on Newtodenmark.dk. Starting July 1, under the new rules, holders of residence permits under the authorization program will no longer need to obtain separate work permits. This means they can work in Denmark during their authorized stay without applying for an additional work permit.
In the future, authorities will also provide a six-month stay allowance for job searching as an extension of the authorization stay. As outlined on Newtodenmark.dk, this duration can be utilized to pursue employment opportunities in Denmark following the authorization process. Foreign students studying professions in high demand will also have the chance to extend their stay in Denmark. This policy aims to retain international talent within the country and was introduced by authorities.