Authorisation
What does it mean?
Some professions are regulated in Denmark. That means you need a Danish authorisation or approval before you can work in the profession — even if you trained in another country.
This applies especially to healthcare professions such as doctor, nurse, dentist and midwife, where the Danish Patient Safety Authority issues authorisation. Electricians, auditors, lawyers and some other roles also have special requirements.
The process depends on where you trained. An education from an EU/EEA country can often be recognised under EU rules. Educations from other countries are assessed individually and may require tests, a period of supervised work or Danish language skills.
Most jobs in Denmark do not require authorisation. The Ministry of Higher Education and Science has an overview of regulated professions and the assessment of foreign qualifications on ufm.dk.
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