Greencard Scheme Permissions Regarding Stay - Duration And Extension

23 Aug 2010

As we are aware, some changes have been introduced to Denmark Greencard Scheme with regards to stay in Denmark during the residence permit. Any new applications handed in after 1st August 2010, a first time residence permit will be granted for 18 months only under the Greencard scheme. However, before the end of this period, a new application can be put forward for an extension, upto 2 years and 6 months. Before the end of his period, you can apply for an extension of up to four years.

A residence permit can be extended if the applicant has worked for the past 12 months for a minimum of ten hours per week. Also, the residence permit can be extended for one year if the applicant has lost a job without his/her fault (e.g., due to cutbacks). However, it should not be more than 3 months before applying for an extension.Also, you should have worked for 12 months for a minimum of ten hours per week. Old applications– handed in before the 1 of August - will still have three-year permission.