https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260204/which-nationalities-get-the-most-eu-blue-cards-and-where-do-they-go Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:56:51 +0100 which-nationalities-get-the-most-eu-blue-cards-and-where-do-they-go The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system. It also asked EU countries to make visa access "simpler and faster" for skilled workers. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260129/eu-announces-plan-to-extend-90-day-rule-for-certain-non-eu-workers Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:52:25 +0100 eu-announces-plan-to-extend-90-day-rule-for-certain-non-eu-workers The European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line on the hot-button issue. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260129/eu-announces-new-push-to-overhaul-visa-system-and-deportations-policy Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:01:33 +0100 eu-announces-new-push-to-overhaul-visa-system-and-deportations-policy European affairs ministers gave the go ahead this week to new rules that will make it easier to suspend the right to visa-free travel for non-EU countries under certain circumstances. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251118/eu-ministers-agree-new-rules-around-suspending-visa-free-travel Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:49:21 +0100 eu-ministers-agree-new-rules-around-suspending-visa-free-travel Finishing work and heading off to a glorious new life as a retiree in Europe is the dream for many, but just how easy is it to do in reality? We compare the rules in 9 countries in Europe. https://www.thelocal.dk/20231119/compare-which-country-in-europe-is-it-the-easiest-to-retire-to Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:52:52 +0100 compare-which-country-in-europe-is-it-the-easiest-to-retire-to New rules have cut international student enrolments for certain types of ‘unaccredited’ programmes, according to Denmark’s immigration ministry. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251104/international-student-enrolments-on-danish-courses-hit-by-new-rules Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:32:17 +0100 international-student-enrolments-on-danish-courses-hit-by-new-rules Denmark’s government has introduced stricter rules for how universities accept international students onto study programmes and thereby give them the right to a study permit. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251021/what-are-the-danish-governments-new-restrictions-on-international-students Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:03:46 +0200 what-are-the-danish-governments-new-restrictions-on-international-students The European Commission is preparing a new visa strategy to attract "top talent from abroad that is needed to fill skills and labour shortages in the EU and drive research and innovation." https://www.thelocal.dk/20250902/europe-to-draw-up-new-visa-strategy-to-bring-in-skilled-non-eu-workers Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:38:34 +0200 europe-to-draw-up-new-visa-strategy-to-bring-in-skilled-non-eu-workers Certain non-EU nationals, including Indian citizens, can benefit from a new type of Schengen visa, which rewards travellers with an established travel history, and allows multiple entries to the EU/Schengen area over a long period of time. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250729/cascade-scheme-who-can-benefit-from-longer-term-schengen-visas Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:34:17 +0200 cascade-scheme-who-can-benefit-from-longer-term-schengen-visas The number of master's students coming from Bangladesh to study at Roskilde University (RUC) has risen sharply, according to admission figures. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250715/danish-university-registers-increase-in-students-from-south-asian-country Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:44:27 +0200 danish-university-registers-increase-in-students-from-south-asian-country With the world of work rapidly changing, digital nomad visas are now in high demand as a way to experience life in another country while continuing to work remotely. Here are the European countries that you can obtain one for, and what’s involved. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240410/which-european-countries-offer-a-digital-nomad-visa Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:25:15 +0200 which-european-countries-offer-a-digital-nomad-visa One of the frustrations for many foreigners living and working in Denmark is the difficulty getting visas for relatives to come and visit. Here are the countries whose nationals face the biggest issues. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250514/explained-which-nationals-are-least-likely-to-receive-a-visa-to-denmark Wed, 14 May 2025 14:19:26 +0200 explained-which-nationals-are-least-likely-to-receive-a-visa-to-denmark There are some big changes due to come into effect in 2025 which will affect travel in and out of the European Union for non-EU citizens such as Brits, Americans, Australians and Canadians. Here's how EES and ETIAS will affect you. https://www.thelocal.dk/20211110/passport-scans-and-e7-fee-what-will-change-for-eu-travel-in-2022 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:29:17 +0100 passport-scans-and-e7-fee-what-will-change-for-eu-travel-in-2022 The fee for getting a Schengen visa will rise by 12 percent in June, the European Commission has confirmed. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240604/cost-for-getting-a-short-stay-schengen-visa-to-rise-on-june-11th Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:52:28 +0200 cost-for-getting-a-short-stay-schengen-visa-to-rise-on-june-11th What is Denmark’s au pair work permit scheme and how does it work? https://www.thelocal.dk/20230807/what-is-denmarks-au-pair-scheme-and-who-can-apply Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:52:17 +0200 what-is-denmarks-au-pair-scheme-and-who-can-apply The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young people to move countries to work, study and live. Here's what we know about the proposal. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240418/how-would-a-youth-mobility-scheme-between-the-uk-and-eu-really-work Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:09:31 +0200 how-would-a-youth-mobility-scheme-between-the-uk-and-eu-really-work Citizens from seven different countries outside of Europe can apply for a Working Holiday residence permit in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240228/what-is-a-danish-working-holiday-visa-and-who-can-apply Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:56:54 +0100 what-is-a-danish-working-holiday-visa-and-who-can-apply A trade union which represents au pairs in Denmark says it would not be beneficial to scrap the country’s au pair scheme, but that it must undergo reforms. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240216/could-denmark-follow-norways-decision-to-scrap-au-pair-scheme Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:39:43 +0100 could-denmark-follow-norways-decision-to-scrap-au-pair-scheme The fee for obtaining a Schengen visa looks set to rise by 12 percent if the European Commission has its way. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240206/eu-set-to-hike-cost-for-getting-a-schengen-visa Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:46:58 +0100 eu-set-to-hike-cost-for-getting-a-schengen-visa Non-EU nationals who legally reside in Denmark are issued with a plastic card which functions as a residence permit and must normally be presented when entering the country. What do you do if you misplace it? https://www.thelocal.dk/20220906/can-you-travel-in-and-out-of-denmark-if-you-lose-your-residence-card Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:25:06 +0200 can-you-travel-in-and-out-of-denmark-if-you-lose-your-residence-card