Start working in Denmark

Do you want to work in Denmark? Find information on how to get your CPR number, what work permits may be needed and where to look for vacancies in 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.

Get a Danish CPR number or tax number

Whether you need a CPR number or a Danish tax number depends on whether you plan to move to Denmark or commute from Sweden. Find out which number applies to your situation and how to apply.