Find a job i Denmark

Here you can find a lot of information about how to find a job in Denmark, learn about employment rules and regulations, and get prepared for commuting between Sweden and Denmark.

How to find a job in Denmark

Looking for a job in Denmark while living in Sweden? Learn where to find vacancies, how to use Danish job portals, when to send unsolicited applications and what rules apply if you want to work in Denmark as a foreign national.

Work permits in Denmark

Planning to work in Denmark? The rules depend on your citizenship. Find out whether you need a work permit, where to apply and what to be aware of if you live in Sweden and work in Denmark.

How to write a job application in Denmark

Applying for a job in Denmark? Learn how to write a CV and cover letter, understand Danish job advertisements and tailor your application to Danish employers.

Look for work in Denmark with Swedish unemployment benefits

Are you receiving Swedish unemployment benefits and looking for work in Denmark? Here you can learn how to bring your benefits to Denmark for up to three months, what a PD U2 certificate is and what requirements apply.

Authorisation to work in Denmark

Planning to work in Denmark in a regulated profession? Find out whether you need Danish authorisation, where to check the requirements and how to have your qualifications assessed.

FAQ for third-country citizens living in Sweden

Are you a third-country citizen living in Sweden and planning to work in Denmark? Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about work permits, residence permits and working as a cross-border commuter.

General rules for third-country citizens living in Sweden

If you are a third-country citizen living in Sweden, special rules apply if you want to work in Denmark as a cross-border commuter. Here you can learn more about work permits and residence permits.

Danish employment contracts

Find out what a Danish employment contract should include, which employment laws and collective agreements may apply to you, and how salary negotiations typically work in Denmark.

Holiday when you work in Denmark

Learn how holiday entitlement works in Denmark, how you earn and receive holiday pay, and what to do if you stop working in Denmark.

Salaries in Denmark

Several factors combine to determine what salary you get paid in Denmark. It matters, for example, whether you are working in the private or public sector. Salary benefits and pension contributions also affect how attractive your salary is.

Commuting to Denmark by car, ferry or train

It is easy to commute from Sweden to a job in Denmark by car, motorcycle, ferry or train. Below we give you a brief introduction to different options and some links, so you can determine the best way to commute to your job.

Border control when entering Sweden

The Swedish police carry out border control when you travel from Denmark to Sweden. This means that you must show valid identification when entering Sweden. Read about the implications this has for commuters between Sweden and Denmark and the type of identification that is accepted.

Permission to drive a Swedish registered vehicle in Denmark

If you want to drive a car in Denmark that is registered in Sweden, you should be aware that there are strict limitations depending on whether you commute across the Sound, live temporarily in Denmark or have a permanent address in Denmark.