Open work permit visa for Denmark .
Overview: -
The Danish government has embarked on a plan to make the most of globalization - and Indian qualified workers stand to gain a lot from that. |
About the Green Card
Under the scheme, non-European Union skilled migrants are allowed to come to Denmark under a renewable 3 years permit for the purpose of finding work. The Danish green card is quite different from the US green card, which grants permanent residence. Under this scheme you get to enter Denmark & live there. When you find a job, you are granted a permit to work in Denmark .
There are excellent opportunities in Denmark as Danish companies are facing shortages in getting qualified employees. This programme is a new way of allowing qualified individuals to come in and work in Denmark . Foreigners with special qualifications obtaining employment in areas with the shortage of Danish labour have easy access to residents and work permits in Denmark . Scheme has been expanded this year to allow many more qualified Indian workers to apply.
Basic Features
- Allows you to travel to Denmark and work initially for three years.
- This Visa may then be extended for another four years. The extension is on the basis of being able to support yourself without recourse to public funds and work experience gained.
- At the end of 7 years in Denmark , you may apply for indefinite leave to remain / Citizenship.
- Process time: 20-60 days.
- Allows you to take your immediate family members & they too can work / study in Denmark
Why migrate to Denmark ?
Denmark 's market economy features efficient markets, above average European living standards and high amount of free trade. Denmark has a GDP per capita higher than that of most European countries and 15-20 per cent higher than that of the United States . Denmark , with a free market capitalist economy, and a large welfare state, ranks according to one measure as having the world's highest level of income equality. From 2006 to 2008, surveys ranked Denmark as "the happiest place in the world," based on standards of health, welfare, and education.
The 2008 Global Peace Index survey ranks Denmark as the second most peaceful country in the world, after Iceland . Denmark was also ranked as the least corrupt country in the world in the 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index, sharing a top position with Sweden and New Zealand . In 2008, the capital and largest city, Copenhagen , was ranked the most livable city in the world by Monocle magazine.
About 9% of the populations have foreign citizenship. A large portion of the foreign citizens are of Scandinavian ancestry, while the rest are of a variety of nationalities. Denmark 's population (as at 1 January 2008) was 5.4 million. Danish is the official language and is spoken throughout the country. English and German are the most widely spoken foreign languages.
Denmark has a GDP per capita higher than that of most European countries, and 15-20% higher than that of the United States .Denmark 's national currency, the krone (plural: kroner), is de facto linked to the Euro. The exchange rate is very steady at approx. Rs.8.68 per krone.
Eligibility
Qualify if you score 100 points through:
. Age . Education . Work experience . Language Skills
. Adaptability - If you have studied or worked in the European Union / European Economic Area
. Sufficient funds for the first year in Denmark
Education - Minimum Master's degree + bonus points for those with education for the Positive List
Language Skills
Knowledge of Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German. A formal test is not required.
Work Experience
1+ years work experience in required
Adaptability
Studied or worked in the European Union/European Economic AreaAge
For those below 50 years old.
Funds
The applicant will be required to show about 5 lakhs in liquid funds by way of a bank statement. The funds need not be held for any period of time.
Process Time
- Consulate/Embassy: 1 - 2 months approx.
Occupations in Demand in Denmark
Score Bonus points if you have education in these occupations.
The Positive List
The Positive List consists of a number of professional fields currently experiencing a shortage of qualified professionals.
- Academic work
- Doctor, Nurses, Engineers
- Construction
- Hotel, restaurant, kitchen, canteen
- IT and telecommunication
- Management
- Educational, social and religious work
- Sales, purchases and marketing
- Health, healthcare and personal care
- Freight forwarding, postal services, storage and engine operation.
- Education and tuition
GERMANY WORK PERMIT:
Germany with the largest economy in Europe has the greatest shortage of IT staff. The German Information Technology Association estimates that twenty-five percent of IT vacancies remain unfilled. Germany and the UK together account for half of Europe's IT industry, and IT staff are among the largest beneficiaries of the 75,000 work permits (formerly called green cards) issued each year by each of these countries.
Contents:
Introduction to Immigration to Germany
How to apply for permanent residence
Basic Requirements to Qualify for German work Permit
Investment and Self-Employment visas
Studying in Germany
Children and spouses
Schengen visa holders
German Van der Elst Visas
Working Holiday Makers
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