Denmark Positive List Jobs 2026: How the 164 + 63 Job Titles Really Work

One list covers occupations requiring higher education; the other covers skilled work. A job that sounds similar in English can belong to a different occupation or qualification level, so use the official title and description when checking fit.

The lists can change, so verify them on New to Denmark when preparing an application.

Start with the duties, qualification requirement and official occupation title rather than choosing the nearest-sounding list entry. If the job is materially different, do not assume the route applies.

Keep the vacancy, job description, contract and qualification evidence aligned so the application tells one consistent story.

Positive List inclusion addresses the shortage-occupation part of the route; it does not automatically satisfy every permit condition. The employment, employer, salary/terms and documentation still need to meet the current requirements.

Treat the list as a route filter, not an approval prediction.

Choose only listed occupations that genuinely match your education or trade background. Search those exact roles on Jobnet and target-employer career pages, then record language, location, experience and salary.

If a role repeatedly requires Danish or a local authorisation you do not have, add that friction to your relocation plan rather than ignoring it.

Once you have an offer, verify the current New to Denmark route and then estimate Danish net income and housing costs. A qualifying route can still produce a poor personal budget, especially if your first choice is central Copenhagen.