The Danish government has announced updated salary requirements for foreign nationals applying for residence and work permits, effective July 1, 2025. The move is part of Denmark’s quarterly review of income statistics to ensure that foreign workers are compensated in line with national labor standards.
📊 Key Salary Thresholds
According to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), the revised thresholds based on Q1 2025 income data are:
- Pay Limit Scheme: Minimum annual salary of DKK 514,000
- Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme: Minimum annual salary of DKK 415,000
These figures apply to applications submitted on or after July 1, 2025. Applications filed between April 1 and June 30, 2025, will be assessed using Q4 2024 salary data.
🛑 Salary Must Reflect Danish Standards
To qualify for a permit, the offered salary must:
- Be fixed and guaranteed (excluding bonuses or commissions)
- Be paid to a Danish bank account
- Include pension contributions and holiday allowances
- Exclude non-liquid benefits like accommodation or meals
🧑💼 Schemes Affected
The updated salary benchmarks apply to multiple immigration schemes, including:
- Fast-Track Scheme
- Positive Lists for Higher Education and Skilled Work
- Researcher’s Scheme
- Special Individual Qualifications Scheme
- Internship and Agricultural Worker Schemes
🔍 What This Means for Employers and Applicants
Employers must ensure that job offers meet the latest salary benchmarks to avoid delays or rejections. HR departments are advised to consult the official income tables and align compensation packages accordingly.
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