Denmark Lists 5 Benefits Green Card Holders Cannot Receive in the Country
- Denmark has released an official list of benefits that foreigners holding a Green Card are barred from accessing in the country
- The Danish government made clear that Green Card holders and their families are excluded from several welfare provisions under national law
- The restrictions cover five specific benefit types, all falling under the terms of the Active Social Policy Act
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Denmark has officially stated that foreigners holding a Green Card in the country are not entitled to a range of social welfare benefits, with the government listing five specific provisions they cannot access.
The Danish authorities confirmed that the restriction extends beyond the primary Green Card holder and also applies to their family members living in the country.
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5 benefits Green Card holders cannot receive
According to information published on the official Danish government website, the following are the benefits that Green Card holders and their families are barred from receiving:
- Cash benefits
- Self-sufficiency and return benefit
- Transition benefit
- Rehabilitation benefits
- Any other benefits under the terms of the Active Social Policy Act
What Denmark's official statement says
The Danish government's position on this matter is clearly spelled out in official documentation. The website states:
"You and your family are not allowed to receive cash benefits, self-sufficiency and return benefit as well as transition benefit, rehabilitation benefits or any other benefits under the terms of the Active Social Policy Act."
The breadth of the restriction is notable, as the final point effectively closes the door on any benefit that falls under that legislative framework, not just those explicitly named in the list above.
For foreigners who have relocated to Denmark on a Green Card, this means that social welfare safety nets available to Danish citizens and other residents may not be accessible to them, regardless of their circumstances while living in the country.
UAE gives update on permanent residence permit
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Denmark has permanently barred foreigners who have received a prison sentence of more than six months from obtaining a permanent residence permit.
The restriction applies regardless of how long they have lived in Denmark or whether they meet other permanent residency requirements.
Source: Legit.ng
