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Living and working in the Capital Region of Denmark

If you wish to work in the Capital Region and consider moving to Denmark, many questions arise.

What should you pay attention to?
We recommend that you study carefully what it would imply for you and perhaps your family to live and work in Denmark. This concerns everything from cultural differences and language to salary issues and living expenses. We have gathered the most important information on the practical questions arising and the matters you need to consider.

Where to find further information
We recommend that you search for further information on the internet, through your network, the Danish embassy in your home country, and the relevant authorities in your home country and Denmark.

Danish hospital culture
In Danish hospital departments the distribution of tasks and areas of cooperation are characterised by interdisciplinarity, equality, and the delegation of responsibility. Læs mere

Employment in the Capital Region of Denmark
When hired by the Capital Region of Denmark, you will receive a letter of appointment describing the terms and conditions of your employment. Læs mere

The organisation of the Capital Region
The Danish health care system is characterised by a shared management responsibility and representation of employees. Læs mere

Authorization
To work as a doctor or a nurse in Denmark you must have an authorization. Læs mere

Danish education programmes
Foreign employees have a right to receive Danish language tuition. Læs mere

Settling in Denmark
There are several formalities that must be in place before you can start working in Denmark. Læs mere

Housing
Finding a place to live in Denmark requires careful research. Læs mere

MRSA swab
Before your first day of employment in one of the region’s workplaces you must have an MRSA swab taken. Læs mere

Unemployment insurance and union membership
We recommend that you consider joining an unemployment insurance fund. Læs mere

Taxation
The Danish tax level is high compared to many other countries. Læs mere

Insurance
Make sure that you are insured if your luck runs out. Læs mere

Living expenses
Denmark has a high price level. Læs mere

Spare-time activities
It takes an active effort to attain a network in Denmark. Læs mere

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Living and working in the Capital Region of Denmark (704 kB)

Useful websites

Workindenmark.dk
The official website for international recruitment in Denmark.
The site provides useful information and connects international job seekers and Danish employers.

Newtodenmark.dk
Information on moving to, living and working in Denmark.

denmark.dk
General information on Denmark.

skat.dk Information on the Danish tax system

The National Board of Health - information on authorization

List of foreign embassies in Denmark

Bliv Vikar:

Please notice

We regret to inform that due to severe cut-backs on our budget and consequently layoffs, The Capital Region of Denmark will not be able consider any unsolicited applications at the moment. All available positions in the Capital Region of Denmark will be listed above and we urge you only to apply for specific vacancies