No statutory minimum wage – pay is set in collective agreements – a normal working week of around 37 hours and at least five weeks of paid holiday. Most positions do not require Danish. Find out which sectors are short of staff, where to look for a job and how to get your EU residence document, CPR number and tax card.
If you are not a Nordic, EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, you need a residence and work permit – even if you hold an EU Blue Card from another EU country. The main routes are described on the official portal nyidanmark.dk (New to Denmark). One example:
Check nyidanmark.dk for the other schemes for skilled workers, researchers and graduates of Danish universities before you apply.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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