Published 31-05-2024

New executive order on aliens’ access to Denmark comes into effect on 1 June 2024

The new rules mean that foreign models can be exempt from the requirement for a work permit for short periods of time, and that there will be a change in the duration of residence permits for accompanying family based on the work schemes.

On 1 June 2024, a new executive order on aliens' access to Denmark comes into effect. It contains a new rule of exemption for models and a change in the duration of residence permits for accompanying family based on the work schemes.

New rule of exemption

The new rule of exemption means that foreigners (third-country citizens) who are going to work as professional models in Denmark can work for short periods of time without a work permit.

It is a requirement that the foreigner must work with companies while they hold significant and international fashion shows or fashion fairs.

By the new rules, it is possible to work in Denmark for up to 3 separate work periods of up to a total of 3 days’ duration within a period of 180 days.

Furthermore, it is a requirement that the foreigner can legally enter and reside in Denmark, either because they are a resident of a visa-free country or because they have been issued a visa in order to use the new exemption rule.

Duration of residence permit for accompanying family

The change in the duration of accompanying family’s residence permits means that in all schemes based on work, it will be possible for accompanying family to be granted a residence permit for the same period as the family member who is working in Denmark (the sponsor).

This has particular significance for accompanying family of foreigners with a residence and work permit under the Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme and the Fast-Track Scheme’s supplementary pay limit track where it is possible for a foreigner to obtain a residence permit for up to 5 years. So far, it has only been possible for accompanying family to obtain a residence permit for up to 4 years.