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Denmark – Critical Skills Shortage

Occupations under tension in the Danish labour market.

Positive List for Skilled Work

Code Official Job Title
3112 Fire Inspector
3113 Service Electrician
3114 Electronics Technician
3115 Plumbing Technician
3119 Production Technician
3141 Food Inspection Technician
3142 Agricultural Technologist
3143 Forestry and Natural Resources Technician
3155 Aircraft Technician
3211 Neurophysiology Assistant
3258 Ambulance Driver
3323 Buyer
3334 Real Estate Agent
3344 Medical Secretary
3351 Customs Officer
3355 Investigator (Police Work)
3359 Port Assistant
3432 Visual Merchandiser
3511 Data Technician
3513 Computer Network Technician
4312 Bank Assistant
5120 Chef
5141 Hairdresser
5321 Social and Health Care Worker (institutions/hospitals)
5322 Social and Health Care Assistant (institutions/hospitals)
5321 Social and Health Care Worker (private homes)
5322 Social and Health Care Assistant (private homes)

Source: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/The-Positive-Lists/Positive-List-for-skilled-work

Positive List for People with Higher Education

Engineering & Technical Professions

Code Job Title
2141 Industrial and Production Engineer
2142 Civil Engineer
2143 Environmental Engineer
2144 Mechanical Engineer
2145 Chemical Engineer
2146 Mining Engineer
2149 Other Engineering Professionals
2151 Electrical Engineer
2152 Electronics Engineer
2153 Telecommunications Engineer
2161 Architect
2164 Urban and Traffic Planner

ICT & Digital Professions

Code Job Title
2511 Systems Analyst
2512 Software Developer
2513 Web and Multimedia Developer
2514 Applications Programmer
2519 Software and Applications Developer n.e.c.
2521 Database Designer and Administrator
2522 Systems Administrator
2523 Computer Network Professional
2529 ICT Professionals n.e.c.
1330 ICT Services Manager

Healthcare & Medical Professions

Code Job Title
2211 General Medical Practitioner
2212 Specialist Medical Practitioner
2221 Nursing Professional
2261 Dentist
2262 Pharmacist
2265 Dietitian and Nutritionist
2269 Health Professionals n.e.c.
3211 Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technician
3212 Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician

Science & Research

Code Job Title
2111 Physicist and Astronomer
2112 Meteorologist
2113 Chemist
2114 Geologist and Geophysicist
2120 Mathematician, Actuary and Statistician
2131 Biologist, Botanist, Zoologist
2132 Farming, Forestry and Fisheries Adviser
2133 Environmental Protection Professional
2133 Environmental Protection Professional
2139 Life Science Professionals n.e.c.

Business, Finance & Management

Code Job Title
1211 Finance Manager
1212 Human Resource Manager
1213 Policy and Planning Manager
1219 Business Services Managers n.e.c.
2411 Accountant
2412 Financial and Investment Adviser
2413 Financial Analyst
2421 Management and Organisation Analyst
2422 Policy Administration Professional
2431 Advertising and Marketing Professional
2310 University and Higher Education Teacher
2320 Vocational Education Teacher
2330 Secondary Education Teacher
2341 Primary School Teacher
2351 Education Method Specialist
2359 Teaching Professionals n.e.c.
2634 Psychologist
2635 Social Work and Counselling Professional

Legal, Compliance & Specialist Professions

Code Job Title
2611 Lawyer
2612 Judge
2619 Legal Professionals n.e.c.
2423 Personnel and Careers Professional
2424 Training and Staff Development Professional
2419 Business and Financial Professionals n.e.c.

Architecture, Design & Planning

Code Job Title
2162 Landscape Architect
2163 Product and Garment Designer
2165 Cartographer and Surveyor

Source: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Positive-List-Higher-Education

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It is important to note that obtaining a temporary residence permit based on employment requires a valid and pre-arranged employment contract or an official job offer issued by the employer. Without an established employment agreement or a formal job offer, a temporary residence permit for employment purposes will not be granted. However, it is important to recognize that individuals may legally reside in the country and seek employment under alternative legal grounds.

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