Key Points
Non-EU nationals holding a short-term fast-track residence permit will be able to extend their stay and continue working more easily within their 90-day period.
The certified companies will no longer need a bank account in Denmark to employ foreign nationals.
The dependents of certain Danish nationals will be eligible for a standard dependent permit to simplify family reunification. Spouse visas will also be easier than before due to relaxed eligibility requirements.
Denmark’s immigration rules are going to be relaxed for the short-term fast-track work visa, family reunification, and bank statement requirements. The ease in rules is in effect from 1 July 2024. before this date, the applications submitted will be dealt with according to currently implied rules.
New rules for short-term fast-track work visa
Starting July 1, third-country nationals with a short-term fast-track residence permit can extend their staying Denmark and keep working more easily within their 90-day period.
They will not need to provide new biometric data or undergo a new ID check. They also would not need a provisional work permit. Although the permit still limits the stay to 90 days within a year, these changes offer more flexibility during those 90 days.
No Bank requirements for companies
The certified companies will also have relief from 1 July 2024. They will no longer need a bank account in Denmark to hire skilled workers from non-EU countries. Additionally, employees under the fast-track scheme will not be required to have a Danish bank account.
New policies for dependants
Danish immigration authorities are also making family reunification easier for some dependents. The dependents of certain Danish nationals will be eligible for a standard dependent permit. Previously, they had to apply under a more complex scheme, but now they can use the same permit as dependents of foreign nationals, simplifying the process.
For all work visa streams in Denmark, it will be possible for an accompanying family to obtain a residence permit for the same period as the family member who is in Denmark to work (the main applicant).
The major changes to the family reunification visa for spouses requirements are as follows:
- The financial security requirement will be reduced from around DKK 114,000 to DKK 57,000.
- The spouse must have passed at least the Prøve I Danish 3 test or an equivalent Danish test, or through collective integration.
- The resident spouse must have documented full-time employment for 5 years, with significant communication in Danish.