Kay Xander MellishExpert on Danish business culture

Can Americans work in Denmark? #americansabroad #howtoliveindenmark #livingindenmark #workingaboard

10 Apr 2024 · 1 min

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The video explains how Americans can legally work in Denmark. It outlines three main routes: (1) applying through Denmark’s “positive list,” which prioritizes skilled professions in shortage such as IT, nursing, and certain trades; (2) securing employment with a Danish company that has a U.S. presence (e.g., Novo Nordisk, Grundfos) and then requesting an intra‑company transfer to Denmark, which facilitates the work‑visa process; and (3) enrolling as a university student in Denmark, building professional networks, and pursuing employment after graduation. The speaker emphasizes that each pathway simplifies the visa process compared to generic routes.

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Can Americans work in Denmark? They can, and the process is a bit easier if your job category is on the positive list, a list of skilled professions experiencing shortages in Denmark. IT professionals are almost always on the list, and so are nurses. Skilled tradespeople like carpenters and bricklayers often make the list as well. Otherwise, the easiest way for most Americans to work in Denmark is to find a Danish company with a presence in the U.S. Then get employed there and ask for a transfer. Novo Nordisk and Grundfos are two Danish companies with extensive operations in the U.S., and they can help you with the working visa process too. Another route for Americans is to come to Denmark as university students, build up a network of business contacts, and then job hunt once you have finished your studies.