Denmark Immigration

Denmark Immigration 

     

Denmark has seen a steady increase in Immigration over the past thirty years, with the majority of new immigrants originating from non-Western countries. As of 2014 more than 80% of the population of Denmark consists of Immigrants. The population of immigrants is approximately 476,059 excluding Danish born descendants of immigrants to Denmark. This recent shift in demographics has posed challenges to the nation as it attempts to address religious and cultural difference, employment gaps, Education of both immigrants and their descendants spatial segregation, crime rates and language abilities.

Prior to World War I, Denmark experienced a mass immigration to non European nations during World War I, the period that followed and World War II international immigration from and immigration to Denmark halted. Immigration to Denmark increased rapidly during the 1960s as the manufacturing economy expanded and the demand for labor increased. As a result of the increased demand, a majority of immigrants that came to Denmark during the 1960s and early 1970s were Migrant laborers with guest worker status. A large proportion of the guest worker population came from Turkey, Yugoslavia and Pakistan.

At the end of the 1960s Immigration policy became more stringent, greatly reducing the number of immigrants arriving in Denmark. Immigration was limited further in the early 1970s in response to the first oil crises and the resulting consequences for the Danish economy.

In 1972 and 1973, Denmark’s Immigration policy only allowed for Migration of workers from within the Nordic region. After 1973 this policy was expanded to also permit labor migration from Europe. Despite these limitations on immigration, the 1972 policy granted guest workers residing in Denmark the option of applying for Family Reunification which then became the primary method of Immigration from Non-European countries to Denmark.

Denmark is one of the European Union’s most active members in trying to recruit skilled workers from around the world. Denmark’s Immigration policy, similar to the United Kingdom’s skilled immigration program, utilizes a point’s based system called the Danish Green Card to attract skilled workers from outside the EU. Denmark has a work permit system also for people who have a valid job offer from a Danish employer.

Family Members

If you are granted a residence permit under Denmark’s Green Card Scheme, your spouse or partner is also eligible for a residence permit, as well as any children under the age of 18 who are living at home with you. Your spouse or partner is allowed to work full time for the entire period of the residence permit’s validity.

Conditions

In order to be granted a residence permit under the green card scheme, you must attain a minimum of 100 Points.

Points are given for: educational level, language skill, work experience, adaptability and age.

Adaptability:

If you have studies or worked in the European Union/European Economic area, you can claim a maximum of 15 points for adaptability. You can only claim points for either education experience or work experience-not both.

You must have full health insurance covering you and any accompanying family members until you are covered by the Danish National Health Insurance.

You must documents that you are able to Support yourself during your first year in Denmark.

Documentation can be a recent bank statement in your name which clearly states in which currency and on which date the statement was issued. If you wish to apply for a Residence Permit for accompanying Family Members, you must also document that you are able to support you family members. This documentation must be in either your own or your spouse’s/partner’s name.

Furthermore, it is a requirement that you do not receive any public assistance under the terms of the active social policy act during your stay in Denmark.

The Danish Green Card Scheme is a point based work permit scheme which allows you to live and work in Denmark if you can score enough points based upon criteria such as Age, Language skills, Work experience and Education. If you score at least 100 points, you can obtain a residence permit valid for up to 18 months. In addition you will be able to bring your immediate family along.

As well as scoring 100 points, you must have a valid health insurance policy and be able to provide proof that you can support yourself and your family while you look for work in Denmark.

Length of Stay

Danish Green Cards are valid for up to 18 months, and can be extended.

Job Offer

The Visa does not require you to have a job offer before applying.

Financial Requirements:

In order to bring your family members to Denmark you must meet certain financial and employment requirements. This means you:

1) Must be employed in Denmark.

2) Must have an employment contract stating that you will be employed for at least one year after the date of you application to bring a family member to Denmark.

3) You must have received at least one salary payment from your employment.

4) You must earn the following monthly salary, depending on which family members you wish to bring to Denmark:

(a) DKK 10,849 per month if you plan to bring your partner / spouse to Denmark.

(b) DKK 14,416 per month if you plan to bring one or more dependent children (regardless of whether you wish to bring you partner / spouse).

Why Denmark is the Best place to immigrate to?

The below few features about Denmark will help you find out what it’s the best country for Immigration:

1)Denmark has been ranked as the happiest country in the world, by world happiness report.

2) Denmark ranks among top countries for having highest per capita income.

3) It also stands tall among the list of countries with highest personal income tax rates.

4) The much talked work life balance is evident in Denmark in reality.

5) Denmark has one of the best education systems in the country.

6) It also provides excellent healthcare facilities to its residents.

Green Card Scheme:  

                  

Get 100% Approval in just 6 Months

Categories:

Engineers, Doctor & Dentist, Healthcare, IT & Telecommunication, Teachers, Education Work, Social & Religious Work, Professors, Nurses and many more….

Eligibility Criteria for Denmark Immigration:

Education:   16 Years Professional Qualifications

Experience: Not Required

IELTS: Min. 6.5 Bands Overall

Processing Time:   3-6 Months Approx

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