For applications submitted before September 1, 2024, SIRI will accept salaries in foreign currencies, with conversions based on the exchange rate from Danmarks Nationalbank, Denmark’s central bank.
Copenhagen – Denmark has announced significant changes to its residence and work permit application process for foreign workers, set to take effect from September 1, 2024.
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has introduced new requirements that mandate employment contracts to include the applicant’s salary in Danish kroner (DKK) as part of the work visa and residence application process.
This change applies to various work schemes, including the Pay Limit Scheme, Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme, Fast Track Scheme, Researcher’s Scheme, and Positive Lists for both higher education and skilled work.
The new rules ensure that foreign workers‘ salaries and terms of employment meet Danish standards, a requirement that applies to both first-time applications and extensions.
SIRI has stopped accepting salary declarations made in foreign currencies. If the salary in the employment contract is stated in a foreign currency, an addendum with the salary converted to DKK must be included.
For applications submitted before September 1, 2024, SIRI will accept salaries in foreign currencies, with conversions based on the exchange rate from Danmarks Nationalbank, Denmark’s central bank.
Uncertain income sources, such as commissions or bonuses, will generally not be included in the salary calculation. Only fixed and guaranteed payments, including those made to labor market pension schemes and holiday allowances, will be considered.
Additionally, while employers can offer benefits like board and lodging, these will not be included in the assessment of whether the salary meets Danish standards.
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