Denmark Green Card Scheme
It is possible to be granted a residence permit for the purpose of seeking
work, and subsequently working, in Denmark. In order to be granted a
residence permit under the green card scheme, you must attain a
minimum of 100 Points. Points are given for: educational level,
language skills, work experience, adaptability, and age.
REQUIREMENTS
Educational level
The level of academic degrees may vary from country to country, even if they have the same title. For example, a Bachelor’s degree from another country may not necessarily be equivalent to a Danish Bachelor’s degree.
In order to receive points for educational level, you must, As A Minimum, have The Equivalent Of A Danish Bachelor’s Degree. You will only be given points for one educational level. Points are given as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree/Graduated from medium-length education: 30 Points
- Bachelor’s degree followed by one-year Master’s degree: 50 Points
- Master’s degree: 60 Points
- PhD: 80 Points
You will be given Bonus Points if you graduated from a university which is internationally recognized for its high academic level according to the latest THES-QS World Ranking. Points are given as follows:
- Top 400: 5 Points
- Top 200: 10 Points
- Top 100: 15 Points
Language skills
To claim points for language skills an applicant is required to prove that they have completed their formal education in English medium and their work experience is also in an environment where the medium of instructions and examinations is English. On provision of this an applicant may claim 20 points for language skills.
Recognized English Language Tests (IELTS/TOEFL) results may also be presented as the proof of language proficiency and in this case the points for language proficiency are more authentic.
Points on English tests
IELTS 03 05
IELTS 3.5 to 4.5 10
IELTS 05 to 06 15
IELTS 6.5 20
TOEFL computer based with test score: min. 200 point
TOEFL internet based with test score: min. 72 point 20
TOEFL paper based with test score: min. 533
Work experience
Your work experience can be given points according to how many years, Within The Last Five Years, you have worked as a researcher or in a field where Denmark is currently experiencing a shortage of qualified professionals. You can see these fields and specific job titles on the positive list. You can also be given points for other work experience. Points are given as follows:
- 1-2 years within the past five years as a researcher/in field listed on the Positive List: 10 Points
- 3-5 years within the past five years as a researcher/in field listed on the Positive List: 15 Points
- 3-5 years within the past five years, other work: 5 Points
You can be given a maximum of 15 Points for your work experience.
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