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Non-EEA graduates with a 3 year work permit
Since 1 April 2023 it has been possible for international (non-EU) graduates in Denmark who already has a 3 year job seeking permit, to get a work permit without limitations.
This means that you are not limited to work only 20 hours per week in June, July and August, but can work full-time anywhere you want.
Conditions for getting a 3 year work permit without limitations
- You have been granted a 3-year job seeking period along with your permit as a student or you were granted a 3-year job seeking residence permit at a later stage.
- You have completed a Danish professional bachelor, bachelor, master or PhD programme approved by a state authority.
Read more and apply for 3 year work permit here.
Can you get unemployment benefits?
No, because the Job seeking permit is conditional on you not receiving public benefits, e.g. benefits under the terms of the Active Social Policy Act, state study grants, housing benefits or unemployment benefits ("dagpenge").
This page was last modified on 2024-04-19.
Main topics about A-kasse
Transferring periods of work and insurance from another EEA CountryAs an EU citizen you can transfer acquired rights from Unemployment Insurance between EU contries. Be aware that there are some requirements and deadlines that are important to meet. And you have to use a PD U1 Form. Read more here..
Transferring unemployment benefitsUnder certain conditions you can go to another EU country to look for work and continue to receive your unemployment benefits from the country where you became unemployed. And you have to use a PD U2 Form. Read more here..
Unemployment benefits ("dagpenge")Remember you have to be member of an A-kasse for 1 year before you can claim Unemployment benefits ("dagpenge"). And you must meet the income-requirement. Read more here..
International graduatesGraduates in Denmark can get Unemployment benefits from the first day after graduation, if they have been member as student of an A-kasse for at least 1 year. Read more...
Residence CardIf you are a non-EU citizen you must have a residence Card which allows you to take any job with one day notice. This is because you must be available for the labor market for being eligible for unemployment benefits ("dagpenge").
Membership fee and taxYou will automatically get a deduction in your tax for your fee to the A-kasse and trade union. There is no ceiling on the amount you can get a deduction for when it comes to contributions to A-kasse, whereas you can get a maximum deduction of DKK 7,000 for a trade union.