"[77], This was also covered under an article from the Danish newspaper, Berlingske, which initially proclaimed the study as "disproving the notion that with the right kind of help, immigrants and their descendants will eventually tend to the same levels of education and employments as Danes. For EU citizens, the rules are similar, but non-Nordics must apply for a registration certificate within 90 days of arriving in Denmark. "[33] Denmark offers some of the highest unemployment benefits of OECD countries, which have been argued to act as a disincentive for labor market participation, particularly within low-skilled immigrant populations. When you start working, your employer must have access to the information from your tax card. So in most cases, you’ll only need to visit an ICS office in Copenhagen, Aarhus Odense or Aalborg to take care of paperwork and find answers to your questions. Founders is a startup studio based in lovely Copenhagen, Denmark. Amon those were people who had received court sentences for gang crime, violence against children and sexual offenses. Can't find what you need? [75], According to Statistics Denmark 2016, school grades do not improve for non-Western between the second and third generation, where the grades are on average (5,6 males, 6,3) lower compared to Danish pupils (6.9 males, 7.7 females). It might seem overwhelming at first, but if you start planning well in advance, and make sure to gather all the relevant information, setting up a life for yourself and your family in Denmark does not have to be difficult. rental contract, letter from landlord)  and its copy, Original marriage certificate and its copy if you are married (The marriage certificate and its copy are necessary, even if your partner is not accompanying you.). Citizens from an EU/EEA country and Switzerland are entitled to live and work in Denmark. When you come from another EU/EEA country or Switzerland, you need a registration certificate to live in Copenhagen. [62], In the 2018-2020 period, 83 people were denied Danish citizenship because they had committed serious crime. [5], According to the Danish Ministry of Finance, non-Western immigration will cost the public expenses 33 billion DKK annually (about 4.4 billion euro) for the foreseeable future due to the low levels of employment. It is necessary to apply for a tax card even if you are not required to have a Civil Registration number (CPR-number). Divorce/death certificate if you are a widow(er). Here are some tips, hacks and advice to get you on your feet. [13], In 2019 more people with a refugee background emigrated from Denmark than immigrated, for the first time since 2011 with a difference of 730 people according to Udlændinge- og Integrationsministeriet (UIM) figures. You can apply for the special health insurance card at Lifeindenmark.dk - Cross borders. [41], In 2018, the Lars Løkke Rasmussen III Cabinet published a proposal titled "Ét Danmark uden parallelsamfund - Ingen ghettoer i 2030" ("One Denmark without parallel societies - No ghettos by 2030"). [48], Immigrants and men and women of immigrant descent in Denmark are over-represented in crime statistics. A 2001 Rockwool Foundation study[33] based on opinion surveys asked immigrants, second generation immigrants, and native Danes if they had been turned down from a job in the last five years and if they believed that they had been discriminated against. [82] As a result of these policy changes, the number of family reunification permits granted fell from 13,000 in 2001 to less than 5,000 in 2005. Otherwise, you have to contact the individual authorities as described in the following. We partner with amazing entrepreneurs to build companies from zero to traction (or, idea-stage to product-market-fit). For refugees from Eritrea, Iran and Afghanistan more arrived than departed. [5] As immigration and free movement from European Union member countries have increased, trade unions and economic experts have speculated that an increase in workers outside of trade unions, especially in the unskilled labor market, will lead to a weakening of labor union bargaining power and a drop in native Danes' wages. Once you have found a job in Denmark, the next step is to plan and carry out your move. [80] When Danes were surveyed in 2001 about the most important issues politicians should address in the coming election, 51% of respondents listed immigrant and refugee populations. However, pets travelling from Third Countries listed above must also notify Border Inspection … [32], On average, immigrant students have weaker performance levels in reading, math, and science than their Danish peers at the end of compulsory education[71] One analysis of Denmark's results from the OECD's 2003 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test[72] revealed that reading scores of Danish natives were much higher than those of immigrant and descendant students from Turkey, Lebanon, Pakistan, and former Yugoslavia, the four main countries of origin in the study. On these pages you can find practical information about coming to work or study in the EU for more than 90 days and on how to join your family in the EU. [55] The types of crimes committed may impact arrest and sentencing,[55][56] and as the previously mentioned study pointed out, differences exist in the types of crime committed by demographic groups. The plan was opposed by council leaders in Vordingsborg municipality and merchants in Kalvehave, where the ferry to Lindholm has its port. Something you want to see in here? Help us keep the content fresh and relevant by dropping us an email! Your children are covered by the health insurance scheme together with you until they reach the age of 15 and are insured independently of their parents. I understand and accept that I can learn Danish by attending Danish classes offered to me by the district council. As of 2014, more than 8 percent of the population of Denmark consists of immigrants. "[16], Since 1980, the number of Danes has remained constant at around 5 million in Denmark and nearly all the population growth from 5.1 up to the 2018 total of 5.8 million was due to immigration. In the 2005 parliamentary election, the party increased their number of seats in parliament from 22 to 24 after winning 13.2% of the public vote. Moving to another country and becoming familiar with all local laws and regulations can seem like a great challenge. [74] For all groups girls scored better than boys. All the authorities you typically need to contact are represented at International Citizen Service. [36] The length of time an immigrant has lived in Denmark, their Danish language skills, and their associations with native Danes have been identified as being positively linked to immigrant employment. We say: less worrying about paperwork - more drinking delicious beers, scoffing smørrebrød and exploring this lovely city! In February 2014, the Danish Minister of Justice suggested that child support be cut to immigrant families with youth found guilty of a crime. Updated 8 October 2020 at 15:58 hours. ICS in Copenhagen, Aalborg, Aarhus and Odense, can help you with all the relevant paperwork and registrations you need to take care of. [74], The PISA Etnisk 2015 study indicated that the achievement gap of first-generation immigrants had narrowed to the level of second-generation immigrants from 2009 to 2015, but that the scores of second-generation immigrants had not improved in the same period. Further stated that the Danes in general have underestimated the difficulties involved in successful integration of immigrants, exemplified with the rules of a democracy not being clarified to Muslim immigrants and a lack of readiness to enforce those rules. ... Moving to Denmark. [61], At 4%, male migrants aged 15–64 with non-Western backgrounds had twice the conviction rate against the Danish Penal Code in 2018, compared to 2% for Danish men. The population of immigrants is approximately 476,059, excluding Danish born descendants of immigrants to Denmark. Most of this info is already available, but it's scattered between a bunch of different sites and it can be hard to know where to start. In the EU, check with your host country’s authorities as soon as possible if it is mandatory to apply for a new residence status. This indicates that school composition also has a significant effect on immigrant student achievement. Go to EU/EEA/Swiss checklist Checklist for non-EU citizens om året frem til år 2100", "Immigration, Integration, and the National Economy", https://www.statbank.dk/statbank5a/SelectVarVal/Define.asp?MainTable=STRAFNA4&PLanguage=1&PXSId=0&wsid=cftree, https://www.statbank.dk/statbank5a/SelectVarVal/Define.asp?MainTable=FOLK2&PLanguage=1&PXSId=0&wsid=cftree, "More Immigrant Youngsters Becoming Criminals", European Research Centre on Migration and Ethnic Relations (ERCOMER), "Kriminalitet, retshåndhævelse og etniske minoriteter", "Spørgsmål nr. [5][30] Recent numbers calculating the cost of immigration welfare benefits to the Danish economy are debated due to the number of complex factors involved. [4] In 1972 and 1973, Denmark's immigration policy only allowed for migration of workers from within the Nordic region. These are just three of the reasons why it is popular to come work and live in Denmark. The population of immigrants is approximately 476,059, excluding Danish born descendants of immigrants to Denmark. Something went wrong while submitting the form. [78], Religious Education is a compulsory subject in Danish public schools.