More and more foreign nationals are considering migrating to Denmark as seen in the statistics for Denmark Green Cards. In year 2007, there were around 1,692 Green Cards issued by Denmark. That is a growth of 342 from the year 2006, a notable 25 percent increase. However, the Green Cards issued are expected to double, making it a 50 percent increase towards the end of 2007 to early 2008.

The Danish green card is issued to skilled migrants who are not nationals of the European Union countries. The green card in Denmark may seem to differ from the other green cards in different countries. The Danish green card is provided to migrants who come to the country under a residence permit in order to find work. This means that you do not need to have an employment offer to apply for a Danish green card. At the same time, it cannot be renewed and has a validity of six months. This is very different from other green cards like that of the United States which are for permanent residency.

The Danish Green Card is granted to petitioners who have qualified under a points-based system provided by Denmark. Their points-based system takes into consideration major factors such as the language skills, education, age, and work experience. Note that this Green Card is not a work permit, you are not obliged to accept any job, not until you find suitable work. Once you get an offer, you must apply for a work permit. Thus, the green card is just your legal status in the country while seeking for a job.