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Can I stay in Denmark without a job?
Nordic citizens Citizens from Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are free to enter, reside, study and work in Denmark. Neither visas nor residence or work permits are required.
What happens if you lose your job in Denmark?
When you are unemployed, you can receive 2 different types of benefits: Unemployment benefits (dagpenge) that you are entitled to if you have been a member of an unemployment fund (a-kasse) when you were working. Cash benefits which is a basic allowance that is given to unemployed people without unemployment insurance.
How do I start a living in Denmark?
- Step 1: Figure out the legal requirements to move to Denmark.
- Step 2: Set up your finances in Denmark.
- Step 3: Get a place to live in Denmark.
- Step 4: Find a job and get employment in Denmark.
- Step 5: Make sure your healthcare is covered in Denmark.
- Step 6: If you haven’t already, learn the Danish language.
Can I move to Denmark?
There are basically three ways for Americans to move to Denmark: as a student, as a worker, or as the partner of a Dane. Seeking asylum as a refugee, the other way non-EU citizens resettle in Denmark, is not available to Americans – no matter what you think of the current political situation.
Is it easy to get fired in Denmark?
It comes as a surprise to many outsiders that Denmark is actually one of the easiest places to get fired in Europe. A construction worker here can be fired with as little as three days’ notice.
How long can I stay in Denmark if I lose my job?
However, if you become unemployed through no fault of your own, e.g. due to cutbacks, you can apply for an extra 6 month residence permit allowing you to look for a new job in Denmark.
Can I work in Denmark as a foreigner?
To work in Denmark as a foreigner, you may need a visa and a work permit. EU citizens do not need either—they are free to enter the country and take up work right away. However, they should be properly registered in the country (for a CPR number, a health card, etc.) if they are staying for longer than three months.
Is it possible to live in Denmark without learning Danish?
The answer is No, and Yes. You can work, live and study in Denmark without learning Danish. I know a number of British, American and French people that have lived here years without learning the language.
What should I wear to work in Denmark?
You have to put up a clear picture of yourself smiling and looking friendly in whatever type of clothing you wear for work. If you’re a music producer, you don’t have to wear a suit. If you’re a banker, it’s probably a good idea. Danes are casual, so a nice, colorful sweater or blouse is perfect.
How do I find a job in Denmark?
There are many ways of finding work in Denmark. You can refer to job centers for help (website in Danish only), which especially makes sense if you have already been living or even working in Denmark for a while and are now searching for a new job. This is also where you have to register if you become unemployed.