Denmark to open a collective-agreement-based work scheme from January 2027

A law-firm recap says Denmark's new scheme takes effect on 1 January 2027, is open to nationals of 16 designated countries and requires SIRI certification.

Denmark · 7 October 2026

Clark Hill's September 2026 EMEA recap reports that Denmark's Collective Agreement-Based Work Scheme takes effect on 1 January 2027.

The recap says the scheme is open to nationals of 16 designated third countries and requires certification from SIRI, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration.

The recap does not list the designated countries or the certification steps. Employers and workers should check SIRI for the details.

This is a law firm's monthly recap published on 7 October 2026, so details may have moved on. Check the official authority for the current position.

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Clark Hill – September 2026 Outbound Immigration and Global Mobility Recap | EMEA
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