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Living Legally in Denmark: All About Residence Permits
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Are you a foreigner calling Denmark your temporary home? If so, you likely need a residence permit to live there legally. These permits last between two to five years, and you can apply for a renewal three months before expiry. But what can you do while waiting for your new permit?
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Can I keep working in Denmark?
If you have a work-related residence permit and are still employed by the same company, apply for an extension of your work permit before your current one expires, you're entitled to continue working while you wait for a decision. Good news, right? According to NyiDanmark, you'll enjoy the same rights granted by your original permit during this period. These rights apply to various work permit schemes, including Fast Track, Pay Limit, Pay Limit Supplementary Scheme, and Positive Lists for higher education and skilled workers[3].
Can I jet off to the beach while waiting for my permit extension?
You can take a vacay, but keep in mind you may need to apply for a visa to return to Denmark before your extension is granted. An extension application alone does not guarantee re-entry. To get around this, apply for a one-time re-entry permit[2]. No moolah required for this permit, and you can schedule an appointment with SIRI to get it here. However, they might not hand it over if your extension application seems doomed or if you're about to jet off before the extension is granted. This permit also acts as a Schengen visa, allowing you to travel within the Schengen Area.
Hailing from a visa-free country?
If you're from a visa-free country and applying for a work permit extension, you can come and go from Denmark without affecting your application or needing a re-entry visa. But remember to keep some proof handy showing your permit extension application is in progress, as visa-free non-EU citizens can only hang out in the Schengen Area for 90 days out of every 180 without a visa.
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See Also
- Curious about how long it takes to become a Danish citizen? Check this out.[1]
- Keen on Danish PM Frederiksen's views on foreign labour? Find out here.[2]
- Wondering about how many foreign nationals stick around in Denmark? Check out this article.[4]
[1] How long does it currently take to become a Danish citizen?
[2] 'Foreign labour must be limited': Danish PM Frederiksen
[3]Why it was finally time for me to cough up and apply for Danish citizenship
[4]What proportion of foreign nationals stay in Denmark for the long term?
- While waiting for a residence permit renewal in Denmark, one might wonder if they can continue working or take a trip. If you have a work-related permit and are employed, you can apply for an extension of your work permit and continue working.
- Vacationing is possible, but a one-time re-entry permit may be necessary, especially if the extension decision hasn't been made yet. You can apply for this permit at SIRI and use it as a Schengen visa to travel within the Schengen Area.
- Visa-free country residents applying for a work permit extension can come and go from Denmark without a re-entry visa, but it's essential to show proof of permission application publicly. Keep in mind visa-free non-EU citizens can only be in the Schengen Area for 90 days out of every 180 without a visa.
- Join the conversation below, share experiences, ask questions, or provide suggestions about life in Denmark as a foreigner. Visit [news@our website] for a response.
- For those interested in Danish PM Frederiksen's views on foreign labor, views on this topic can be found on the link provided. Additionally, information about the number of foreign nationals residing in Denmark long-term can also be found in another article.
