Work In Denmark (Nurses) A Guide to Denmark Migration Denmark is one of the European Union's most active members in recruiting skilled workers from around the world. Denmark's immigration policy, similar to the United Kingdom's skilled immigration program, utilizes a point's based system called the Danish Green Card Scheme to attract skilled workers from outside the EU. The Greencard scheme It is possible to grant a residence permit for the purpose of seeking work and working in Denmark. A residence and work permit under the Greencard scheme is issued on the basis of an individual evaluation based on a point system. If you can score enough points based upon criteria such as age, education, language skills, and work experience, you can obtain a Three-year residence permit under the Danish Green Card scheme, which will allow you to live in Denmark and find a job. Which Can extend up to five years .A previous job offer is not required secure a green card in Denmark. Once you are legally, reside 5 years in Denmark you will be eligible to apply for Permanent Residency (PR).,which will give you free access to EEA/EU Countries including United Kingdom. The Positive List (Shortage Occupation List) There are many occupations in Denmark for which there is a shortage of professionals. Nursing is One of those, you can obtain a work and residence permit in very little time under the Positive List scheme. The Current positive list issued on 3/2/15 listed Three Nursing Categories. Danish Authorisation If you are trained and experienced as one of the below categories you will be eligible to apply for Green Card Scheme. As a Part of this Process your qualifications has to be approved (Authorised) by Danish Authority.  Surgical nurse Requirement: Professional Bachelor's degree + Danish authorisation

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 Anaesthetic nurse Requirement: Professional Bachelor's degree + Danish authorisation  Nurse Requirement: Professional Bachelor's degree + Danish authorisation

Process of Danish Authorisation In The Danish Health And Medicines Authority o Receive your application. o Assess, whether we have received all the necessary documentation. If any documentation is lacking, you will be asked to forward this. o Danish Authority send your application to a relevant educational institution that assesses, whether your education is essentially equivalent to the corresponding Danish education. o We receive an assessment from the educational institution. o We send you our decision and return your documentation.

Requirements for Danish Green Card Points Required- 100 points Education Level- Degree in Nursing Experience - At least 12 Months experience in Nursing Financial Requirement - You Must Show DKK 130188(12500Pounds) in your Account at the time of your Application in order to support yourself during your first year in Denmark. Language - IELTS or Danish Language Certificate (optional) Insurance: You must have a Full Health Insurance at the time of your Journey. Salary Requirement - If you are granted a residence permit, it is also a requirement that in the first year you have earned a minimum of DKK 50,000 in Denmark.

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To work as a Nurse in Denmark. You need to register with Danish Health and Medicines Authority, which requires Danish Level 3 Certificate. Once you enter the Denmark under the Green card Scheme, you will be eligible to get free Danish language education from the Government. This gives a chance to secure Nursing Registration. You are eligible to work in any sector if you are on a Green Card Residence permit.

Nursing Registration Requirement in Denmark  Bachelors Degree in Nursing  A Minimum of 12 Months Experience as Registered Nurse  Assessment: When the Danish Health and Medicines Authority has received all the required documentation, we will assess whether your education is essentially equivalent to the corresponding Danish education.  Language test: If the education is considered equivalent to the Danish education, you have to pass a language test, Test in Danish Level 3. You do not have to take the test if you have passed the test 12 months prior to our approval of your education or if you have completed a Danish upper secondary education.  Position for adaptation and training purposes: When the Danish Health and Medicines Authority has approved your basic education and you have passed the language test, you can take up a position for adaptation and training purposes for a period of six months. You need to find this position yourself. When you have completed your six months’ employment, your employer has to send a final evaluation to the Danish Health and Medicines Authority.

Danish Point Calculator Total Points required for Greencard Scheme-100 Category

Age (Maximum 15 points)

Section

Points

Below 34 Years

15 Points

Between 35-40 years

10 points

After 40 years

0 points

Phd

80 Points

Master's Degree

60 Points

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Education (Maximum 80Points)

Experience (Maximum 15 Points)

One year master's degree After Completing Bachelor's degree Graduated from Medium -Length Education/Bachelor's Degree.

50 Points

30 Points

3-5 years experience in the last 5 year in a Field listed on the Positive List

15 Points

1-2 years in the Past 5 years in a field Listed on the Positive List.

10 Points

3-5 years in the Past 5 years, work related other than the Profession.

5 Points

Completion of at least one year's study at a 5 Points higher educational programme in an EU/EEA country or Switzerland. Completion of at least three years' study at a higher educational programme in an EU/EEA 10 Points country or Switzerland. Or Adaptability (Maximum 15 Points)

At least one full year's (12 consecutive months') legal residence and work in an EU/EEA country or Switzerland.

5 Points

At least two Consecutive year's legal 10 Points residence and work in an EU/EEA country or Switzerland And You will be given 5 bonus points for Danish language skills (passed exam in Danish Language Test, Level 2 (Prøve i Dansk 2) or higher).

5 Points

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Language Skills (Maximum 40 points)

IELTS with test score: 5,0-6,0. Individual Score carries 5 point each IELTS with test score: min. 6,5. Individual Score carries 10 points

40 Points

Prøve i Dansk 1 (or Swedish/Norwegian equivalent)

5 Points

Prøve i Dansk 2 (or Swedish/Norwegian equivalent

Profession (listed in the positive list)

20 Points

10 Points

Prøve i Dansk 3 (or Swedish/Norwegian equivalent)

20 Points

Studieprøven (or Swedish/Norwegian equivalent)

40 Points

professions

30 points

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Submission of CV for AssessmentInitial assessment by Envertiz

Registration with Envertiz

Assessment in Denmark office

Contract sign

Submission of Supporting Documents

Application process at Denmark embassy

Danish Educational Assessment for Danish Authorisation

Danish Authorisation

Free Danish Lagugae Lessons

Denmark

Visa Processing and stamping

Danish Level 5 Certificate

Nursing Registration

Registered Nurse

Formal Application

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