🌍 Introduction:
Are you an MBBS doctor planning to move to Denmark for medical practice? Denmark offers excellent healthcare standards, high salaries, and a strong work–life balance.
However, non-EU doctors (including Indian MBBS graduates) must go through several steps before they can work legally in Denmark. This includes EPIC verification, authorization from the Danish Patient Safety Authority (DPSA), and finally, a residence permit/visa via Nyidanmark.
This article explains the complete step-by-step process clearly — simplified for international doctors by NursingManthra.
🧾 Step 1: EPIC Verification (Primary-Source Credential Verification)
The first step is to verify your MBBS degree and license through EPIC (Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials), managed by ECFMG (USA).
✅ What You Need
- Create an account on ECFMG EPIC
- Verify your identity (EPIC Identification Form)
- Upload required documents:
- Final MBBS degree
- Final transcript
- Current medical license (or non-registration certificate)
- Passport
- Choose “Danish Patient Safety Authority (DPSA)” as the report recipient
EPIC will contact your medical university directly for primary-source verification and then forward the verified report to DPSA.
📅 Time Frame
Usually takes 1–3 months, depending on your university’s response.
⚠️ Important Note
If your medical degree is older than 6 years, you must prove at least 12 months of recent clinical experience to be eligible for recognition.
🏛️ Step 2: Application with Danish Patient Safety Authority (DPSA)
Once your EPIC verification is underway or complete, you can apply for official authorization from the Danish Patient Safety Authority.
📋 Documents Required
- DPSA application form
- EPIC verification reports
- Certified copies of degree, license, and transcripts
- Proof of recent medical experience (if applicable)
- Translation (if not in English/Danish)
- Application fee (approx. DKK 3,500)
🧠 Process Summary
- Submit online application on en.stps.dk.
- DPSA compares your education and experience with Danish standards.
- You must pass Danish Language Test – “Prøve i Dansk 3”.
- Complete Adaptation/Employment training under supervision.
- Get final authorization to work independently as a doctor.
⏳ Timeline
The full authorization process can take 2–5 years, depending on document processing and test availability. DPSA has publicly acknowledged backlog delays.
🛂 Step 3: Apply for Residence Permit / Visa (Nyidanmark)
Once you have DPSA acceptance or eligibility confirmation, you can apply for a Danish residence permit under the Authorisation Scheme.
This is done through Nyidanmark.dk.
🧾 Key Requirements
- Proof of DPSA application or conditional approval
- Sufficient financial means (approx. DKK 40,000+)
- Passport & photographs
- Health insurance coverage
- Payment of visa fee
✈️ What This Visa Allows
- Stay in Denmark to complete your authorization process
- Prepare for language and medical tests
- Search for adaptation employment in hospitals
Since July 2024, holders of the Authorisation Residence Permit are exempt from separate work permit requirements, simplifying the process for healthcare professionals.
🔁 Summary of the Step-by-Step Sequence
| Step | Process | Main Authority | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | EPIC Verification | ECFMG/EPIC | ecfmg.org |
| 2️⃣ | Authorization | Danish Patient Safety Authority (DPSA) | en.stps.dk |
| 3️⃣ | Visa/Residence | Danish Immigration (SIRI / Nyidanmark) | nyidanmark.dk |
⚠️ Common Challenges & NursingManthra Tips
- Delays in EPIC verification – follow up regularly with your medical school.
- Language barrier – start learning Danish early; “Prøve i Dansk 3” is mandatory.
- Recent experience rule – keep proof of recent clinical work if your degree is old.
- Adaptation training – begin job search early for supervised employment.
- Long processing times – patience is key; average total process may take several years.
💡 Why Choose NursingManthra?
At NursingManthra, we assist doctors and healthcare professionals worldwide with:
- EPIC & DataFlow guidance
- DPSA & licensing support
- Personalized career counseling
- End-to-end application tracking
Our experienced team has already guided hundreds of international doctors to success in UAE, gulf regions , UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.
📞 Need Help?
👉 Visit: www.nursingmanthra.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +971 50 100 8234
🎥 YouTube: Nursing Manthra Channel
🧭 Final Words
The path to becoming a doctor in Denmark is long but rewarding. With EPIC verification, DPSA authorization, and Nyidanmark visa, international doctors can build a respected and stable medical career in Europe.
Let NursingManthra simplify your licensing journey — from EPIC to Denmark! 🇩🇰💙
