Denmark Positive List Work Permit (up to 2 years)for 🇪🇹 Ethiopian citizens travelling to 🇩🇰 Denmark

📋Required Documents5

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  Work and residence permit application under the Positive List (SIRI)

  For occupations on the Positive List for People with a Higher Education or for Skilled Work.

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  Proof of the required qualification or authorisation for the profession
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  Valid passport and photographs
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  Employment contract for a Positive List occupation
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  Proof the salary and terms are customary for Denmark

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Denmark Positive List Work Permit (up to 2 years), book an appointment at the nearest Denmark embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is DKK 3895.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Denmark embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Criminal record or declaration where requested (if applicable)

🌐Why Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Denmark

Ethiopian citizens require a visa to enter Denmark based on the current immigration requirements set by Denmark's government. Ethiopian passport holders must apply through the Denmark embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Denmark Positive List Work Permit (up to 2 years) Applications Are Refused6

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  The occupation is not on the current Positive List (for people with a higher education, or for skilled work) at the time the application is decided.
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  No matching qualification or required Danish authorisation for a regulated profession.
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  Pay and employment terms not corresponding to Danish standards, or a job offer that cannot be verified.
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  Incomplete documentation, an unsigned contract, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  Doubts about the genuineness of the employment, or a record of prior overstay or immigration breaches.
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  False or misleading information, forged documents, or a relevant criminal record.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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