
Denmark has unveiled a new immigration route for skilled foreign workers, with the country's Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) confirming that the scheme will come into effect on January 1, 2027.
Called the Collective Agreement Scheme, the agreement allows employers in Denmark to bring in workers from abroad with a reduced minimum wage threshold, provided that a collective bargaining agreement covers the role.
The minimum annual salary under the scheme is set at DKK 322,000, (EUR 43,076) based on 2026 figures.
Not every foreign national will be eligible. SIRI has specified that only citizens of 16 countries across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region can qualify.
Eligible countries include:
1. United States
2. Canada
3. Brazil
4. United Kingdom
5. Montenegro
6. Serbia
7. North Macedonia
8. Albania
9. Ukraine
10. Moldova
11. Singapore
12. China
13. Japan
14. Australia
15. Malaysia
16. India
Beyond citizenship requirements, the process also places significant responsibilities on employers.
Companies wishing to employ through the Collective Agreement Scheme must first obtain certification from SIRI before they can submit any applications on behalf of foreign employees.
For citizens of the listed countries who are already considering work opportunities in Denmark, the scheme represents an accessible route into the Danish labor market, especially in sectors where collective agreements are standard practice./ Legit