This European nation now allows international students to work part-time for 90 hours per month

International students in Denmark are now eligible to work part-time for 90 hours per month.

According to the Danish Immigration Service, those granted a part-time work permit from Denmark can also work full-time for 90 hours in June, July, and August of this year, Schengen.News reports.

Previously, Danish authorities mandated that foreign workers extend their stay in the country before their current residence and work permits expired, provided that their stay did not exceed 90 days within the past 365 days.

Denmark’s strong job market:

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Denmark boasts a robust job market with a low unemployment rate, making it an attractive destination for those seeking part-time employment. The most popular sectors for part-time work include retail, hospitality, and customer service. The minimum wage in Denmark is relatively high, approximately 110 DKK (€14.75) per hour, and international students are typically allowed to work 15-20 hours per week, says Schengen News report.

As the Danish Immigration Service explains, foreign students can apply for a residence permit in Denmark for a job search if they possess a valid residence permit based on completed studies such as a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program in Denmark approved by a state authority.

Before applying, applicants should verify that their educational program has been approved by a state authority and check if their current residence permit already includes a job search period.

Consequently, the Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration (SIRI) automatically provides a 3-year job search period along with the study permit, provided the passport's validity permits.

As per the report, international students can apply for a job search permit only if they follow these rules as follows:

• The validity period of the residence permit as a student has been shortened due to the expiration date on the passport.
  
• They have received a 6-month period to look for work together with the residence permit or completed their education program in Denmark after the specified study period.