In a powerful move to cement its position as one of Europe’s most talent-welcoming economies, Denmark has released an updated Positive List in April 2025, targeting professionals worldwide to apply for fast-tracked work visas. This new update has added multiple new occupations with high demand across healthcare, IT, education, and engineering — and if you’re qualified, Denmark might just be calling your name.
Why Denmark Over the UK, US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand?
While other countries get tangled in red tape, Denmark offers a smart, streamlined immigration experience, backed by excellent work-life balance, generous family inclusion policies, and one of the world’s happiest societies. Unlike nations that overpromise and underdeliver, Denmark’s strategy is clear: fill real labor shortages with genuine global talent, and reward them with stability, security, and prosperity.
✅ New Occupations on Denmark’s Positive List –
(April 2025 Update – Shuffled List with Codes)
Here’s the full list of newly added occupations on the Positive List (for higher education) along with their official job codes. These roles now make you eligible for a Danish residence and work permit:
Science & Engineering Associate Professionals
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- 311400 – Medico Technician
- 314200 – Agricultural Technician
- 313900 – Food Technician
- 311110 – Laboratory Assistant
- 311200 – Technician: Construction Technology
- 311900 – Production Technologist
Business & Administration Associate Professionals
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- 331300 – Bookkeeper
- 332200 – Sales Consultant
- 333110 – Forwarding Agent
- 332300 – Buyer
- 334200 – Legal Secretary
- 335900 – Port Assistant
- 331300 – Accountant Assistant
- 333190 – Import Export Specialist
- 332200 – Sales and Account Manager
- 333430 – Real Estate Administrator
- 331300 – Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerk
- 333190 – Forwarding Agent, other
- 333410 – Real Estate Agent
Legal, Social, Cultural & Related Associate Professionals
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- 343200 – Flower Decorator
- 341300 – Parish Helper
- 341300 – Parish Clerk
General & Secretary Clerks
Numerical & Material Recording Clerks
Personal Services Workers
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- 514100 – Hairdresser
- 512000 – Chef
Health & Personal Care Workers (Danish authorization required in some roles)
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- 532220 – Social and Health Care Assistant, private homes
- 532120 – Social and Health Care Assistant, institutions/hospitals
- 321100 – Audiology Assistant
- 532210 – Social and Health Care Worker, private homes
- 532110 – Social and Health Care Worker, institutions/hospitals
Market-oriented Skilled Agricultural & Nursery Workers
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- 611320 – Greenkeeper
- 611100 – Farmer, Field Crop and Vegetable Grower
- 611400 – Farmer, Mixed Crop Grower
- 611320 – Landscape Gardener
Building & Related Trades Workers
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- 711510 – Carpenter
- 711210 – Bricklayer
Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
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- 722300 – Industrial Technician
- 722100 – Blacksmith
- 723110 – Auto Mechanic (passenger cars and vans)
- 723300 – Agricultural Machinery Mechanic
Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers
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- 741300 – Electricity Distribution Technician
- 741100 – Electrician
- 742100 – Service Technician, Electronics Mechanics
Food Processing, Woodworking & Other Craft Trades
Stationary Plant Operators & Machine Operators
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- 818290 – Process Operator (steam engine/boiler plants)
- 818910 – Process Operator (water supply, incineration, wastewater treatment)
- 815500 – Process Operator (fur and leather products manufacturing)
Manual Labour in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery
Full Positive List: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/pl-PL/You-want-to-apply/Work/The-Positive-Lists/Positive-List-for-skilled-work?anchor=canyouapply
Eligible Danish Work Visas for These Occupations Are
If you receive a job offer in any of the above roles, you can apply under the Positive List Scheme. Here are the most common Danish work visas suitable for these occupations:
- Residence and Work Permit via Positive List (Higher Education)
- Fast-track Scheme for Certified Employers
- Pay Limit Scheme (if salary threshold is met)
- Researcher Visa (for academic/research-oriented roles)
Each visa category allows you to legally live and work in Denmark with the option to renew or convert to permanent residence later.
Can Your Family Come Too?
Absolutely! If you’re granted a work permit, your spouse or partner and children under 18 can also be granted residence permits. They can live with you, and in many cases, spouses are also allowed to work in Denmark.
