Immigration
EU free movement plus the Aliens Act pay-limit and positive-list schemes
Immigration is governed by the Aliens Act (Udlændingeloven). EU/EEA citizens move freely; skilled non-EU workers use schemes such as the Pay Limit and Positive List routes administered by SIRI and the Immigration Service.
Key rules
- The Pay Limit Scheme grants work-based residence to jobs above a set salary threshold.
- The Positive List admits workers in occupations facing shortages.
- EU citizens register with SIRI rather than applying for a residence permit.
Governing law
- Aliens Act (Udlændingeloven)
In practice
Denmark opts out of much EU asylum and immigration law, so its rules can differ noticeably from neighbouring EU states.