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Denmark has updated its Positive Lists for foreign workers effective July 1, 2026. The Higher Education Positive List now includes 190 job titles (engineering, IT, healthcare, research) and the Skilled Work Positive List includes 65 occupations (construction, trades, social care). The update reflects persistent labour shortages and offers a fast-track pathway for non-EU/EEA nationals with a job offer in a listed occupation.
These lists are updated biannually on January 1 and July 1, with interim adjustments possible for acute shortages. Inclusion on either list allows qualified non-EU/EEA nationals with a relevant job offer to apply for a combined Danish residence and work permit, typically valid for up to four years and tied to specific employment.
