It is considered one of the “happiest” nations in the world Denmark recently announced that it needs foreign workers. Most job openings offered across the country require at least academic degreeBut there are also options where applicants only have to demonstrate professional experience, for example in the IT sector.
According to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, sectors Engineering, Health, Technology and Education are those who need qualified professionals the most.
Foreigners can obtain a work and residence visa in Denmark through job offers.
In the latest list published by the state in early January, the engineering sector offers opportunities in the fields of construction, mechanical engineering, automation, environment, quality and IT. In the healthcare sector, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and speech therapists from other nations can also start working there.
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The Danish technology sector needs professionals such as software developers, network architects, web developers and cybersecurity consultants.
Visas and working conditions
In order for foreigners to work in Denmark, they need Work and residential permitswhich can only be obtained through Job offer from a local employer.
Brazilians who have had job opportunities in the country must obtain permission from the Danish government. The request processing time is 30 days. In addition, interested parties must pay a fee, which costs around 6,290 Danish kroner. R$4,520.
A working hours The importance of each function is determined by collective agreements or by the contracts themselves, as the country does not have a specific law for this. However, most sectors in Denmark operate a 37hour week system with a maximum working time of 48 hours.
Finally, this paid vacation are five weeks and that minimum wage it is also determined by collective decisions.
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