From September 1, 2024, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) will adjust the practice for salary declaration in foreign currency in the area of work.
In order to be granted a residence and work permit for the purpose of salaried work, it is a requirement that the salary and terms of employment correspond to Danish standards for the work in question in Denmark. This requirement applies to both first-time and extension applications
- The assessment of whether the salary corresponds to Danish standards will be made in Danish kroner (DKK) which means that it is necessary that the salary be stated in Danish kroner.
- If the salary is stated in a foreign currency in the employment contract, there must be an addendum to the contract stating the salary in Danish kroner (DKK).
The adjustment of practice applies to all applications for a residence and work permit in the area of work received as of September 1, 2024.
For applications for an extension of a residence and work permit where the original permit was granted before September 1, 2024, salary stated in a foreign currency will be accepted. The foreign currency will be converted into Danish kroner (DKK), and a decision regarding the application for extension is based on the exchange rate.
Danmark’s Nationalbank (the central bank of Denmark) is the primary source for converting exchange rates for this purpose.
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