Denmark Opens Doors Wider for Global Talent with April 2025 Positive List Update

In a significant move to attract skilled professionals from around the world, Denmark updated its Positive List in April 2025. This update introduces a broad range of in-demand occupations across healthcare, IT, engineering, education, skilled trades, and more — making it faster and easier for foreign workers to secure a Danish work and residence permit.

This development positions Denmark as one of the most welcoming and efficient immigration destinations in Europe — especially when compared to countries like the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, where visa processes can be lengthy and complicated.

Why Consider Denmark for Work?

Unlike many nations tightening immigration policies, Denmark stands out for its:

  • Streamlined visa processes for in-demand roles

  • Excellent work-life balance, ranked among the best globally

  • Free healthcare and education

  • Family-friendly policies — spouses and children can join you

  • Safe, stable, and happy society, consistently ranking among the world’s happiest countries

What is Denmark’s Positive List?

The Positive List is Denmark’s official register of professions currently facing labor shortages. If your job is on the list and you receive a job offer from a Danish employer, you’re eligible to apply for a fast-tracked residence and work permit.

There are two categories:

  • Positive List for Higher Education: For roles requiring a university degree

  • Positive List for Skilled Work: For vocational, technical, and trade-based occupations

April 2025 Update: Newly Added Jobs on the Positive List for Skilled Work

This latest update brings a wide range of professions into the spotlight, including:

Science & Engineering

  • Medico Technician

  • Agricultural Technician

  • Food Technician

  • Laboratory Assistant

  • Construction Technology Technician

  • Production Technologist

Business & Administration

  • Bookkeeper

  • Sales Consultant

  • Buyer

  • Forwarding Agent

  • Accountant Assistant

  • Import/Export Specialist

  • Real Estate Agent & Administrator

  • Legal Secretary

  • Port Assistant

Social & Cultural Services

  • Flower Decorator

  • Parish Helper / Clerk

Clerical Roles

  • Office Assistant

  • Insurance Clerk (technical claims handling)

Personal & Health Services

  • Hairdresser

  • Chef

  • Audiology Assistant

  • Social and Health Care Workers (for homes & institutions)

Agricultural & Gardening

  • Greenkeeper

  • Field Crop and Vegetable Grower

  • Mixed Crop Farmer

  • Landscape Gardener

Construction Trades

  • Carpenter

  • Bricklayer

Metal, Machinery & Vehicles

  • Industrial Technician

  • Blacksmith

  • Auto Mechanic (passenger cars and vans)

  • Agricultural Machinery Mechanic

Electrical & Electronics

  • Electrician

  • Electricity Distribution Technician

  • Electronics Service Technician

Craft & Production

  • Tailor

  • Process Operators (water, steam, incineration, leather manufacturing)

Agricultural Labor

  • Agricultural Assistant (livestock, manual labor)

👉 You can find the complete official list at nyidanmark.dk