Potential Suspension of Nurse Recruitment from Non-EU/EEA Countries
The Danish Ministry of the Interior and Health has submitted a proposal to amend the Authorization Act for consultation.
If adopted, the proposal will introduce a temporary suspension – effective 7 October 2025 – of the recruitment of nurses from countries outside the EU/EEA.
This is because the shortage of nurses in Denmark is no longer as pronounced as before.
Specifically, this will mean:
- For a period starting on 7 October 2025, applications for Danish authorization from nurses trained outside the EU/EEA will, as a general rule, not be accepted.
Exception: Individuals who already have a legal basis for residence in Denmark, or who are covered by the rules for specifically requested healthcare professionals, will still be able to apply. - Applications submitted before 7 October 2025 will, as a general rule, be rejected without their cases being fully processed.
Exception: This does not apply to applicants who, on the effective date, already have a legal basis for residence in Denmark, including an authorization-related residence permit, or who are covered by the rules for specifically requested healthcare professionals.
Following the proposal, an exception is also expected to be established, under which individuals educated in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, or Greenland, regardless of citizenship, will not be subject to the quota.
L 223 Proposal for an Act amending the Act on the Authorization of Healthcare Professionals and on Healthcare Professional Activities.
(Quota for the number of authorisation applications from third countries, rejection of applications already submitted, rejection of applications for authorisation residence permits and cutting off administrative appeal rights in connection with quotas).
By: Minister of the Interior and Health Sophie Løhde (L)
Committee: Health Committee
Collection: 2024-25
Status: Submitted
Read the full Bill here
I would like to seek more information about this
for more clarifications, feel free to contact Nursing Manthra through
WHATS APP: +971502515717
follow this link to what’s App me.
https://wa.me/971502515717
For further clarifications feel free to contact us through:
WHATS APP: +971 502 515 717
Or Click the link to reach us directly to our WhatsApp chat
https://bit.ly/2Tl1bMV
Dear Sir or Madam,
I applied for Denmark authorization in 20 June 2025. I didn’t receive any updates through email. Would you please tell me, what will happen with my application? I am so much concern about it.
Your faithfully,
Sabita Rani Sarker
for more clarifications, feel free to contact Nursing Manthra through
WHATS APP: +971502515717
follow this link to what’s App me.
https://wa.me/971502515717