Denmark launches work permit scheme for certified employers

On 3 September 2026, the Danish government passed legislation establishing a new collective agreement-based work permit scheme for certified employers. The new scheme will take effect on 1 January 2027.

The scheme is intended to facilitate recruitment of foreign workers by qualifying Danish employers while maintaining safeguards designed to protect Danish wage and employment standards. The legislation follows a bill introduced in the parliament on 25 June 2026.

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