Additional updates to positive lists of shortage occupations in Denmark

IMPACT — MEDIUM

The Danish government recently updated the Positive List for People with a Higher Education and the Positive List for Skilled Work.

Key Points:

• As of July 1, the Positive List for People with a Higher Education contains 30 occupations, including Automation Engineer, Civil Engineer, IT Architect, IT Consultant and IT Engineer.
• The Positive List for Skilled Work now has 36 jobs, including IT Operator, Sales and Account Manager and Telecommunications Technician.
• The occupations on the Positive List for People with a Higher Education will be on the list for two years or until June 30, 2025. The occupations on the Positive List for Skilled Work will be on the list until at least Dec. 31, 2023.

BAL Analysis: Danish authorities update the positive lists based on current labor shortages and market needs. Current Positive List permit holders can renew their permits if they continue to meet general renewal requirements, even if their job was removed from the list.

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