Denmark Updates for JobSeeking Permit

Key Point 

• Denmark now allows certain foreign workers to apply for a jobseeking residence permit if they lose their job involuntarily 

Jobseeking Permit Rules 

Denmark introduced new rules in September 2025 for foreign nationals who lose their job through no fault of their own. Affected individuals may apply for a six-month jobseeking residence permit if they held a valid work permit under one of the following schemes: 

• Fast Track Scheme (pay limit, researcher or educational track only) 
• Positive List for People With a Higher Education 
• Pay Limit Scheme 
• Researcher Scheme 

Foreign nationals must submit the application no later than two days after their notice period ends. This rule does not apply to those under the Fast Track Scheme’s supplementary pay limit track. 

Family members usually do not need to take action, unless their residence permits expire before the jobseeking permit ends. These changes aim to support skilled professionals during employment transitions. 

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