Denmark Just Went BIG on Work Permits – July 2025 Positive List EXPOSED!

Denmark is shaking things up! As of July 1, 2025, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) dropped its newest Positive Lists—one for highly educated and one for skilled professionals—making it easier than ever to snag a fast-tracked work permit in one of Europe’s most enviable nations.

🔍 What’s the Positive List?

Denmark maintains two semi-annual lists (1 Jan & 1 Jul):

1. For Highly Educated – university-qualification roles.

2. For Skilled Work – trades, technicians, healthcare aides, and more.

Jobs on these lists qualify for a residence + work permit, processed in just ~1 month (nyidanmark.dk).

📈 July 2025 Highlights

• Highly Educated List: 190 roles now covered.

• Skilled Work List: 65 roles, including newly added trades and technicians.

🛠️ Who’s in Demand?

Tech & Engineering

• Agricultural, Electronics, and Production Techs, Technical Designers.

Skilled Trades

• Carpenters, Bricklayers, Welders, Mechanics (cars/trucks/agri-machinery), Electricians.

Healthcare & Personal Care

• Social & Health Care Assistants/Workers (both private and hospital settings)—note quotas & Danish authorisation needed, Hairdressers, Chefs

Admin & Business

• Bookkeepers, Accountants, Buyers, Sales Consultants, Forwarding/Logistics pros, Real Estate Agents, Medical/Exec Secs

Agriculture & Plant Ops

• Greenkeepers, Farm Assistants, Landscape Gardeners, Stationary Plant Operators

And more: Tailors, Bakers, Ambulance Drivers, Train Drivers—255+ roles in total across both lists .

⚖️ Salary & Conditions to Watch

To qualify under these schemes:

• Salary must meet Danish standards, referencing current wage stats (Q1 2024) or DKK ~75,000/month if no collective agreement applies (financialexpress.com).

• Bank account requirement: Open a Danish bank account within 180 days of permit.

• Employer obligations: Must be AUB-compliant (apprenticeship contribution).

• Salary countable items: Base salary, holiday pay, pension—not benefits like housing or per diems.

🚀 Why It’s A Game-Changer

1. Fast-track path – skip slow visa queues.

2. Family friendly – spouse and kids under 18 can join (spouse often receives work rights).

3. Stable, Scandinavian perks – free healthcare, education, excellent work-life balance.

4. Shard-friendly thresholds – salary floors ensure fair pay without being unrealistic.

🎯 How to Nail It

1. Check your job title against the Disco‑08 code on Nyidanmark.dk.

2. Secure a Danish-based employer to offer a compliant contract.

3. Ensure salary & terms meet Danish standards.

4. Apply to SIRI online (normal processing: ~1 month).

5. Open Danish bank account within 180 days.

6. Enjoy free Danish lessons and full integration support!

📝 Real-Life Success Stories

💬 "Got my permit in just 4 weeks as an agricultural technician"
💬 "Spouse started working a month after I arrived, life works there!"

📌 Final Take & Share-Worthy Insight:

If you're a skilled professional—techie, tradie, caretaker, or business admin—the July 2025 Positive Lists are your golden ticket to Denmark. A streamlined route to high-quality living, family inclusion, and career growth—all under one roof.