How to immigrate to Denmark as a chemical engineer?

Visa to migrate and work in Denmark as a chemical engineer

The answer is that you need a work visa and work permit to work in Denmark. You have to apply for a work permit, and after it’s issued, you will receive your work visa.

The work permit is permission to work in Denmark, but the work visa is permission to enter Denmark.

To apply for a work permit, you need a job offer from a Daish company or employer. Then you two have to sign an employment contract. It’s part of the supporting documents, and the two sides have to sign it.

There are other documents that you have to submit for the work permit and work visa. You will find a list of them in the below section. You would better determine f you can apply for and receive the work permit and work visa or not.

Who needs a work permit and work visa to work in Denmark?

If you are not an EU national, you need a work permit and work visa to work in Denmark. The EU nationals are exempt from a work permit and work visa. They just need to inform the officials of their stay.

But, non-EU nationals have to apply for a job offer and receive a work permit before they land in Denmark.

What are the steps you have to follow?

These are the steps you have to follow to immigrate to Denmark as a chemical engineer. You might have to go through one or two more stages and it depending on your nationality and case. But this is a general route.

Find out if you are qualified or not.

We brought you some of the requirements to work as a chemical engineer at the beginning of this article. Read them and determine if you are eligible to immigrate to Denmark as a chemical engineer.

You have to fulfill the requirements and get all of them. It’s a must to get a job offer, employment contract, and work permit. You might have to work for some time to fulfill one or two of the requirements.

For instance, if you have found a job offer that needs Danish language proficiency or a particular skill, you have to fulfill it.

Look for a job offer in Denmark as a chemical engineer.

After you find out, you can fulfill the requirements; you have to begin looking for a job offer in Denmark as a chemical engineer.

This stage is a must, and there is no way to skip it. As explained in the previous section, there are different ways to find a job in Denmark. The decision is with you and your conditions to choose one or all of them and find the job.

Here are the ways you can use to find a job in Denmark;

Websites that offer job positions in Denmark.

Like in your country and every part of the world (except North Korea), some websites advertise job positions in Denmark. You can look for a position through one of them.

This is a list of the websites you can find a job in Denmark;

• WorkwithUS.dk
• Jobnet. dk
• job.jobnet.dk
• IT-Jobbank. Dk
• CareerJet.dk
• jobsincopenhagen.com/
• OFiR.dk
• Jobindex. dk
• Stepstone. dk
• Sydjob.dk
• LinkedIn

Prepare a resume and apply for the positions as a chemical engineer. Your resume must be outstanding and eye-catching so the employer can reach you. The better your work experience, the better your chance of getting the job offer.

You should also do research about writing a resume and its structures. Try to pick one that is appropriate for your skills and abilities.

The job market is tough in Denmark, and the best are competing to seize the opportunities. So you have to work hard to get the job offer. There are interviews with the HR and technical teams that you have to pass.

You can get familiar with the HR interview sample questions with one google search. The technical questions are based on your field, and you have to answer them with your knowledge, expertise, and findings.

Employment agencies.

The second way to find a job in Denmark as a chemical engineer is to gel help from employment agencies. They are the recruitment centers that find you a job or offer you a position.

If your resume is excellent, they reach you and offer positions in various countries. But, you can contact the mand and ask for an offer.

This is a list of recruiters you can reach; 

You have to visit their website and find out about the position. It’s you who should determine whether they can help in your field or not. You might find a center that is not on the above list but still is a good agency and can help you to find a job.

Also, determine what the policy is and how much they cost you to find a job. You should be able to pay the mad afford the cost.

Visiting Denmark to find a job.

The third way to find a job in Denmark is to visit the country. You can enter Denmark and visit employers in person to have a face-to-face interview.

It requires sending resumes or visiting famous companies. So you might have to sue the first way as well.

There might be a better chance of acceptance with the face-to-face interview.

But before you decide to visit Denmark, you should know that you might need a visa.

First, you must know that there is no Denmark job seeker visa. You have to use a tourist visa to find a job.

A few countries are exempt from a Denmark short-stay visa. It means they do not need a visa to visit Denmark and other EU countries for the short term. If you are a national of these countries and have a valid passport from one of them, you can visit Denmark without getting a visa. The visa waiver program lets you stay in Denmark for 90 days. So it should be enough to have an interview and find a job.

But if you are not among the visa-exempt countries, you have to apply for a tourist visa. It doesn’t let you work in Denmark, but you look for a job and sign an employment contract. After you get the offer, you have to leave Denmark and apply for a work permit from your home country. You can read about the Denmark tourist visa on the menu of the Visa Libray or watch the related video on our YouTube channel.

I need to emphasize that the tourist visa doesn’t let you work in Denmark. Also, you would better not mention in your application that you intend to find a job. Just mention visiting tourist attractions or visiting a friend or family member.

Denmark internship visa.

Denmark also provides an internship visa. It lets you take an internship course in the country with a company. It’s one of the ways to find a job in Denmark.

If you work well during your internship, the company might hire you. And if not, the work experience in Denmark is valuable. Employers become interested in you, and you will stand out.

You might be able to find connections, and one of them leads to a job offer.

The below section explains more about Denmakr’s internship visa.

Do you have friends or colleagues in Denmark?

If you have friends or former colleagues in Denmark, ask them to introduce you to employers. If there is a vacancy, people can put a good word and introduce you. But you must be qualified and have the skills and requirements.

It’s quite common that you introduce a well-skilled person to your employer. But the person would better be qualified. You are spending your credit and reputation with employers, so you would better not risk an unskilled person.

Sign the employment contract with the Danish employer.

Whatever way you choose, you have to get a job offer. After you find the offer and the employer is willing to hire you, you have to sign an employment contract with the Danish employer.

The contract is an essential part of your document, and it must be complete and according to the standards. It must cover every aspect of the terms of your employment.

You will better spend some time researching the employment contract if you do not have any information at all. It creates obligations and responsibilities so you would better know them very well. It’s nothing scary, and I don’t want to frighten you. But the more information you have, the better.

This list is some of the sample items that must be included in your contract;

• Job title
• Duties
• Salary or hourly rate
• Raises, bonuses, incentive opportunities
• Company stock options
• Role requirements
• Job description
• Team & department assignment
• Skill requirements
• Health benefits
• investment/retirement plans
• Bonuses
• Location of the job.
• The date it will begin and end.
• Etc.

Both sides, the employer and the chemical engineer, have to sign the contract. You have to submit the contract to the officials to apply for a work permit.

These tips help you to sign a better contract and avoid any potential trouble;

• Read the whole part of the contract carefully.
• Read more than one time
• Ask questions about terms from the employer.
• Determine what is missing.
• Figure out what must be included.
• You can negotiate terms with your employer.
• Be reasonable; you need the job & employer can find sb else.
• Forget verbal promises.
• Everything must be in writing.
• Ensure it’s the contract version you agreed on before signing it.
• Review it with a lawyer.

Determine the type of work permit you need.

You have to apply to the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration’s (SIRI) website. When you enter the work permit sections, there are various options;

• Fast track scheme, a job offer by a Danish company approved by SIRI. You will start quickly and want a flexible work permit.
• Pay limit scheme. A job offer with a DKK 465.000 salary per year.
• Positive list. A job offer that the occupation is on the list of shortage and in-demand ones.
• Special individual qualification. A job offer as a person that you have the specialty to do it.

Determining which one is appropriate and which one you fall into which one. The SIRI website provides more information, and it holds the necessary information. But you can pick the right option by reading the above explanation.

Applying for a work visa to the SIRI website.

The employee or employer has to apply for a work visa and complete the application process on the SIRI website. Before you begin the process, determine the right type of work permit on the SIRI website.

Gather the supporting documents.

You have to gather a list of supporting documents for each work permit type. It’s a must to gather everything and submit them to the Danish authorities.

This is a sample list of supporting documents you have to gather:

• Clean record certificate
• Receipt of paid application fee.
• CV/Resume.
• A copy of all of your passport pages.
• Educational document.
• Proof of having enough money to pay for the basic costs in Denmark.
• Previous passports if you have had one.
• Work experience proof.
• Insurance. It must be worth 30.000 EUR and valid in the EU and Schengen Area.
• Two photos according to the EU rules. They must be passport-sized with a white background.
• Power of attorney. You need this if your employer is gonna complete the application process on your behalf. This form must be completed and signed.
• A Copy of the work contract. It must clarify everything, including your income.
• Covid-19 vaccination certificate
• Your Educational certificates.

You will find out a list of supporting documents on the SIRI website while completing the application form. It provides a checklist of documents that you have to collect.

Then you must complete the online application form.

Attention: If your original documents are not in English or Danish, you have to have them translated into one of these languages. The choice is with you.

The translation must be conducted by a verified translation office with the following;

• Stamp
• Signature
• Address
• Telephone number
• Letterhead

Be careful that the translation office must be verified by the related authorities in your home country. The freelance translator on social media is not qualified to do the translations.

Also, you might have to get the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other authorities in your home country. The translation office often does this. Ask the Danish embassy or consulate in your home country.

Create case order ID.

You must create a Case Order ID on the SIRI website at this stage. After you enter the website, you will see a series of options. These are the work visa options that you must choose of them.

As an IT professional, you have to pick the one that suits your conditions.

Then you have to create a case order ID. It’s like creating an account on the SIRI website.

. You have to insert the below information to create it:

• Personal names.
• Passport number.
• Email address.

You have to include the right information. They must be according to your documents. The names must be written like your documents and passport. Pay attention to including the numbers right and according to the order.

You also have to pay a fee of DKK 1,890. It might change in the future, and you might have to pay a higher fee. After you receive the case order ID, you have to pay the fee for processing. Prepare your credit or debit card to pay it after completing the empty sections. After you pay the fees, you have to keep the receipt or a screenshot of the payment as you have to submit it along with the rest of the supporting documents.

 Complete the application form.

At this stage, you have to complete the application form. You have two options;

• Paper application form
• Online application form.

If you complete the online application form, the process will speed up, and you will get the results faster. The application form is provided in the SIRI link a few lines back.

You can also complete the paper application form. The PDF and Word formats are available on the SIRI website.

You will get instructions on how to complete the application forms on the SIRI website and the forms. Just complete the related sections and include the relevant information.

Now you have to complete the application form. There are two options; online and paper application forms.

The online application form is faster and will be processed quickly. It outweighs the paper application form. The SIRI link in the above section provides you with the link to the online and paper application form. You just have to go through the section that suits you, and it will lead to the online application form.

There are detailed instructions on how to complete the application forms. You need the Case order Id number and the receipt of paid application to complete the application form.

Submit the application form.

You have to submit the application form after completing it. In case you complete the online application form, it will be submitted automatically.

But if you pick the paper application form, you have to complete and submit it to the Danish embassy, consulate, or visa center in your home country, plus the rest of the documents.

You can find where to submit the documents from this link.

Submit your biometrics to the Danish officials.

After you complete the previous procedures, you have to submit your biometrics to the Danish officials, your fingerprints, and your photo.

Remember that you only have 14 days to submit them after you complete the application form and get your Case Order ID. If you can not submit your biometrics or an issue occurs for you, you have to inform the SIRI officials and submit the biometrics as soon as possible.

You have to submit the biometrics to the Danish embassy, consulate, or a visa center responsible for diplomatic matters in your home country.

You can also apply for a work permit from inside Denmark. If it’s so, you can submit your biometrics to one of the SIRI offices in the city you are living.

Processing and receiving the results.

After you submit your biometrics, you have to wait to receive a response from the SIRI officials. The processing time can take from one week to three months, and it’s not determined how long it will take.

If the result is positive and they have approved your application, the SIRI officials will inform you to get your permit and visa. Now you can move to Denmark. Your work permit is valid for the duration of your employment contract. But if it’s not that valid, you can extend it as long as you have an employment contract.

In case the SIRI decision is negative, they reject your application. They will inform you of the negative results and explain why. You can work on the application, remove the obstacles and apply again.

This is why you have to work on your application and gather a full and complete list of documents. Also, your background and the purpose of your visit must be clear.