Denmark's government agency SIRI has published a list of 982 companies authorised to recruit foreign workers through the Fast-track Scheme. The list allows prospective employees to verify whether a specific Danish employer can legally sponsor foreign workers. The move is seen as a significant step towards transparency in employer immigration rights. The certified companies span a broad range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals and tech to football clubs and restaurants.
The Fast-track Scheme is a Danish immigration pathway designed to cut processing times for skilled workers recruited from outside the country. To use the scheme, companies must first apply to SIRI and pass a formal certification process. The list of certified companies includes global pharmaceutical giants such as Novo Nordisk, LEO Pharma, and Bavarian Nordic. Major technology firms like Microsoft, Google Denmark, Siemens, and Nokia Denmark are also on the list.
The breadth of the certified list is striking, with engineering companies, shipping groups, law firms, universities, regional health authorities, and professional football clubs all represented. Prominent Danish brands such as Lego, Bang and Olufsen, ECCO, Pandora, and Carlsberg feature alongside international names including Apple, IBM, SAP, and Accenture. Several universities, including Aarhus Universitet, Aalborg Universitet, and Københavns Universitet, are also listed.
The list also includes non-governmental organisations such as Dansk Flygtningehjælp, Dignity, and Médecins Sans Frontières Denmark, as well as cultural bodies like Det Kongelige Teater og Kapel and Copenhagen Phil. Football clubs FC København, FC Midtjylland, and Brøndbyernes I.F. are among the sporting organisations certified, alongside restaurants, sushi chains, and several staffing agencies.
SIRI's decision to make the complete register publicly accessible means that anyone considering a job offer in Denmark can now cross-reference their potential employer against the official list before committing to a relocation. This move is expected to provide greater transparency and security for both employees and employers.
The certified companies will be able to sponsor international recruits through the Fast-track Scheme, which aims to streamline the process of hiring skilled workers from abroad. The scheme is an important part of Denmark's efforts to attract highly skilled workers to fill labour gaps in various sectors.
The full list of companies is available through SIRI's website, providing a valuable resource for job seekers and business partners. The publication of the list demonstrates Denmark's commitment to transparency and fairness in its immigration processes.
Key points
- The Danish government agency SIRI has released a list of 982 companies certified to recruit foreign workers through the Fast-track Scheme.
- The certified companies span a broad range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, tech, and professional football.
- The list allows prospective employees to verify whether a specific Danish employer can legally sponsor foreign workers.
