Denmark has launched an official government website where foreign workers can search for job vacancies in the country. The site, Work in Denmark (https://www.workindenmark.dk), is publicly accessible, and users do not need to register to browse listings.
For Filipino jobseekers, the portal adds a direct way to look for work in a country that already hires from the Philippines. It also comes with Philippine government requirements that apply to anyone who accepts a job abroad on their own.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal, immigration, or employment advice. Job listings, visa rules, and Philippine deployment requirements may change, and information here is based on published reports available at the time of writing. Tech Pilipinas does not recruit workers or endorse any employer, agency, or job listing. Readers should verify offers and requirements directly with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Philippine Embassy, and Danish immigration authorities before applying, resigning from a job, or paying any fees.
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What is the Work in Denmark Website?
Work in Denmark is a national public employment service under the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment. It is also part of the European Employment Services (EURES) network, which matches jobseekers with employers across borders.
Its services include job postings, a CV database, job search guidance, and information on living and working conditions. The site says it supports highly qualified and skilled professionals and helps Danish employers connect with international talent.
How the Denmark Job Website Works
Users enter a keyword or job title, and the site returns matching openings from companies currently hiring in Denmark. Applicants are expected to browse listings that fit their qualifications and send their CVs directly to the employers advertising on the platform. No agency or embassy channel sits in between, which puts the responsibility on the applicant to match their experience to the role and make contact.
Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed. Some of the listed roles include visa sponsorship and work permit support, but many do not, so applicants should read each vacancy to see whether relocation help is part of the package. Denmark has historically faced shortages of skilled labor in healthcare, engineering, information technology, and the trades.
Sectors with Labor Shortages
Work in Denmark lists ten sectors facing skills shortages: engineering, ICT and robotics, life science, business and finance, healthcare, service and hospitality, industrial manufacturing, transport and logistics, construction, and green energy.
Each has its own guide for jobseekers. Healthcare professionals must go through a separate authorization process before they can work.
Denmark is Already a Destination for Filipinos
According to Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) data, there are 37,000 Filipino seafarers working aboard Danish-flag ships and 14,000 other Filipinos living in Denmark. The country hires about 300 new Filipino workers each year.
Manila and Copenhagen have also been building a formal channel for health workers. Denmark has signed a deal to recruit up to 100 Filipino health and elder-care workers annually starting in 2027. Under the framework, Filipino workers would complete preparatory and skills-alignment training in accredited Philippine institutions, and Danish officials have said they would be hired under the same conditions as Danish workers, including work hours, labor protections, and wages.
The new website is a separate route from that program. Workers who find a job through the portal are applying on their own, and the protections built into the government-to-government arrangement do not automatically apply to them.
Permits: What Filipinos Need on the Danish Side
Denmark sorts applicants into three groups: Nordic citizens, citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland, and everyone else. Only the first two groups can work without a permit. Filipinos fall under the third group and must apply for a residence and work permit, with details on the government’s New to Denmark portal. Work in Denmark advises jobseekers to check their permit situation before they start looking.
In practice, non-EU nationals generally need a job offer before a work permit can be processed. Routes include the Positive List for in-demand occupations and the Pay Limit Scheme for high-salary jobs.
Language Requirements
A job advertised in English usually means English is enough to manage at work. A willingness to learn Danish is still considered an asset by most employers, and roles with more client or patient contact require stronger Danish.
The site says employers often organize language training, usually free of charge, and points newcomers to the government’s Danish language training page
What Filipino Applicants Must Do
Philippine rules still apply to a job found online. Filipinos hired directly by a foreign employer, without a licensed recruitment agency, are treated as direct hires. They must secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) from the DMW before leaving the country. Without a valid OEC, a traveler risks being offloaded at the airport.
The process normally happens in this order:
- The employer issues a job offer or employment contract that meets the DMW’s minimum standards for overseas employment.
- The contract is verified by the Migrant Workers Office in the country of employment, or authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate that has jurisdiction where no such office exists.
- The worker submits the verified contract, passport, and work visa or permit to the DMW for evaluation, then receives the OEC.
Philippine verification guidance also states that a third-party representative or immigration consultancy may not sign the worker’s contract or offer on the employer’s behalf. Applicants should treat any such arrangement as a warning sign.
On the Danish side, non-EU nationals generally need a job offer before a work permit can be processed. Routes include the Positive List for in-demand occupations and the Pay Limit Scheme for high-salary jobs. English is widely spoken in Denmark, but Danish skills improve job prospects, particularly in customer-facing roles.
Checking Offers Before You Pay or Resign
A listing on an official portal still has to be matched with a real employer and a real contract. Applicants should confirm the employer’s details directly, keep all communication in writing, and check with the DMW on whether a direct-hire arrangement is allowed for their situation. Anyone who asks for fees to “secure” a position on the site should be reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Filipinos need to register on the Denmark job website?
No. The Work in Denmark website is publicly accessible and no registration is required to search for vacancies. Registration may be required later when applying to individual employers.
Does every job on the site come with a visa?
No. Some listings include visa sponsorship and work permit support, but many do not. Check each vacancy before applying.
Can Filipinos apply directly without a recruitment agency?
Yes, but they must go through the DMW’s direct-hire process, which includes a verified employment contract and an OEC before departure.
Do I need to speak Danish?
Not always. Jobs advertised in English usually can be done in English, but Danish is an asset, and roles with heavy client or patient contact need a stronger command of it.
