Denmark outlines preparations for its January 2027 collective-agreement pay scheme
The route is limited to nationals on a 16-country list and certified employers; DKK 322,000 is the 2026-level benchmark.
SIRI announced on 13 October 2026 that the collective-agreement pay scheme will take effect on 1 January 2027. Applicants must be nationals of one of the specified 16 countries and have a job covered by a collective agreement, paying at least DKK 322,000 annually at the 2026 level. Employers must first be certified. The quoted amount is not a confirmed nominal threshold for 2027.[1]
SIRI expects employer-certification applications to open in early December, with processing no earlier than 1 January. Application pages and further details are still to follow. The bill adopted on 3 September also imposes full-time employment and employer conditions, including at least 10 full-time employees in Denmark. These are not all eligibility conditions or a guarantee of approval. The route remains at the preparation stage.[1][2]
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This article provides general information. Individual applications are subject to the applicable rules and the competent authority’s assessment.