Moving to Denmark

Dominating the world’s export industry and recognized as one of the richest countries in the world, Denmark is a beautiful destination for expats to enjoy a country that offers an efficient, well-developed infrastructure combined with a medieval feel.

Denmark is a constitutional monarchy, and is officially known as The Kingdom of Denmark. The monarchy is popular; the Danish Royal Family has incredibly impressive approval ratings ranging from 80-90%. Margaret II has been the Queen of Denmark since 1972.

The Constitution appoints the Danish monarch as the head of state, and the monarch in turn consults the people (represented by the parliamentary leaders) in choosing a Prime Minister.

Squeezed between the Baltic and the North Sea, this smallest Scandinavian country consists of one large peninsula (Jutland) and several islands. It is also considered one of the safest countries in the world, boasting a low crime rate. The safe image of Denmark is a reflection of its culture; it is said that Danish mothers can leave their babies outside cafes to nap, and children can walk to school on their own. 

Copenhagen, the capital, is the largest Scandinavian city and a prime tourist location. You can find numerous parks and gardens all over the city. Other major cities are Odense, the birthplace of the fairytale writer Hans Christian Anderson; Århus, known for Arhus Domkirke, the tallest 13th century cathedral located in the heart of the city; and Aalborg, the fourth largest city dubbed as the "Paris of the North".

Denmark is a pioneer in developing commercial wind power, which converts wind energy to electricity using wind turbines. Today, Denmark has the largest wind turbine industry in the world. Wind turbines have also become an important export and have been installed in more than 62 countries by Vestas, a Danish wind turbine manufacturer. A majority of the population uses alternative energy sources like wind power, solar energy and geothermal heat. 

Denmark's flexible labor market, with its low and stable unemployment rate, is very appealing to foreigners. The Danish model (or flexicurity) is a mix of a flexible labor market and a generous social security system. Consequently, Denmark's hiring and firing rules are flexible for employers, allowing the companies to easily adapt to the current market trends and limit losses.

The unemployed are well supported in the labor market, as Denmark invests heavily in retraining. For more information on eligibility and benefits for foreign jobseekers, visit the website at https://www.workindenmark.dk/.

Foreign nationals working in Denmark pay taxes through their wages to the Danish state. Although taxes in Denmark are the highest in the world, they are used as a tool to achieve income equalization and Danes are happy to pay these taxes. These taxes provide an efficient welfare system, education, care for the elderly, pensions and unlimited access to doctors and hospitals. Danes enjoy the lowest income inequality in the world today.