DENMARK IMMIGRATION - DANISH GREEN CARD PROGRAM

ABOUT THE GREEN CARD

Under the scheme the 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 program is a new way of allowing qualified individuals to come in and work in Denmark.

Denmark is termed as the happiest country in European Union and is famous for its pollution free environment and perfect work life balance.

Features:
Happiest Country
Promising GDP
Booming Economy
Increasing Industrial and Office Area
Famous Universities and Colleges with courses in English language
Perfect Work-Life balance
Free Education
Free Healthcare facilities
High quality of life
Social Security
Friendly Atmosphere
Pollution Free Environment

Benefits of settling in Denmark

Ranked as one of the happiest country in world, Denmark's Green Card Scheme is a great opportunity for foreigners willing to explore the unlimited opportunities of the job market.

Green card comes with lot of benefits, for instance:

Free to search and work anywhere in Denmark
Travel to any of the Schengen country
Permanent Residence Card to be issued within 7 years of possession of Green card
Family members of the Green card holder are allowed to stay and work in the country
Social benefits like health insurance, educational facilities and right to buy assets
Job Market:

High quality and style of life and a well-functioning work-life balance makes Denmark "the happiest country in the world". Flat management structures, teamwork, and work-life balance is followed by each and every company in Denmark. Flexible work timings for employees motivate working parents to settle in Denmark.
Denmark is experiencing acute shortage of skilled manpower. Hence the country is always on look out for overseas skilled professionals who can fulfil the manpower requirements. There is a Positive List introduced by Denmark through which it invites people from all over the world to work & settle in the country.

Professions in demand are:
Engineers
Doctors & Dentists
IT & Telecommunication
Management
Education, Social & Religious Work
Other Academic Work

Employee demand for flexible work hours is for the reason that the majority of both men and women work. Denmark ranks second amongst OECD countries in terms of the percentage of working mothers with children under age 2 (OECD 2005), and flexible working hours are necessary for these double-income families.

Denmark Green Card/Residence Permit:

Professionals with a search for career and life in Denmark can apply for Danish/Denmark Green Card.

Features of Green Card are:
Temporary residence permit for 3 years is granted at the initial stage, Visa can be renewed for an extension of up to 4 years
Residence permit can be extended if your working hours are a minimum of 10 hours/week in a 12 month period
Foreigners with 4 years of residence permit can apply for a permanent residence permit
Foreigners with a stay of continuous period of at least 9 years can apply for citizenship
ELIGIBILITY

•Education - Minimum Master Degree + bonus points for those with education for the Positive List Occupations
•Experience: 2 years (Post PG Experience)
•Age: Less than 40 Years