The fast-track scheme in Denmark

Introduction:

The Fast-track scheme offers a streamlined path for highly qualified international employees and their employers to quickly navigate the work permit application process in Denmark. This article explores the necessary requirements, benefits, and steps involved in the scheme, enabling companies to hire talented employees with minimal delay.

 

H2: What is the Fast-track scheme?

The Fast-track scheme is designed to enable certified Danish companies to hire foreign employees quickly. The scheme offers four tracks: the general track, the researcher track, the posted worker track, and the pay limit track, each with specific requirements and benefits.
 

Who can apply for the Fast-track scheme?

  • Companies: Must be approved and certified by Danish authorities.
  • Employees: Must be highly qualified and have a job offer from a certified company.

 

 
Requirements for company certification

In order for a company to be certified under the Fast-track scheme, it must meet strict criteria set by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), including documentation of the company's legal and economic status.
 

Benefits of the Fast-track scheme

  • Faster application process: Allows employees to start their work in Denmark while their full work permit is being processed.
  • Flexibility: Employees can quickly switch between jobs within certified companies without having to reapply for a new work permit.
  • Comprehensive permission: Often also allows the employee's family to come to Denmark.

 

Application process for the Fast-track scheme