Denmark makes tougher demands on refugees who request permanent residence permits than do Germany, Norway and the Netherlands
In this newsletter:
- Denmark is alone in increasing the length of stay required for a permanent residence permit.
- All four countries have raised their language proficiency requirements.
- Only the Netherlands does not require refugees to be self-supporting.
- Denmark is the strictest country in its requirements for integration by refugees, and in requiring municipal authorities to support this integration.
Related publications
Research report
Integration and permanent residence policies
Go to research report
Latest releases on the same welfare topic
Knowledge overview
Black market work is done by one in five Danes and costs the state billions
October 2025
Research report
Estimates of the Shadow Economy in Denmark
October 2025
Research report
Undeclared Work in Denmark 2021: Extent, Characteristics, and Lost Tax Revenue
October 2025
Comment
Researcher: The tender model has eroded the elderly’s right to choose private care
September 2025