Regulated professions governed by special rules

While most of the regulated professions can be found on our list of regulated professions, some are not part of the same framework for professional recognition. If you are uncertain of the procedures to be followed, you can contact the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science.

Professions with restricted access

For some professions, the possibilities for gaining access on the basis of foreign qualifications are limited. If the profession involves carrying out a governmental function, Danish nationality may also be a requirement. These professions are not covered by any European, Nordic or bilateral agreements on professional recognition. This is the case of, among others:

• Judge – Danish Ministry of Justice
• Police – Danish National Police
• Priest – Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs

Professions governed by international sectoral agreements

In other regulated professions, access is possible on the basis of foreign qualifications, but under special sectoral rules, such as international conventions, EU rules or Danish legislation.

This is the case of the following fields, among others – please contact the authority mentioned if you have any questions:

• Lawyer providing services under home State professional title – Department of Civil Affairs, Danish Ministry of Justice
• Train Driver (Lokomotivfører) – Danish Transport, Construction and Housing Authority

Road transport

• Bus/Coach Operator (Busvognmand) – Danish Road Traffic Authority
• Bus Contractor (Busudlejer) – Danish Road Traffic Authority
• International bus driving, commercial driving abroad (EU licence and shuttle service) – Danish Road Traffic Authority
• International haulage using lorries registered in Denmark – Danish Road Traffic Authority
• Road haulage of dangerous goods in Denmark – Danish Emergency Management Agency
• Haulage Contractor (Godsvognmand – godskørsel for fremmed regning) – Danish Road Traffic Authority
• Taxi Driver (Taxichauffør) – Danish Road Safety Agency
• Taxicab Owner (Taxivognmand) – Danish Road Safety Agency

Maritime transport

• See Captain (Søkaptajn) – Danish Maritime Authority
• Merchant marine occupations, including Chief Engineer, First Officer, Shipmaster, Marine Engineer, Ship's Cook, Seaman and Motorman etc. – Danish Maritime Authority

Aviation

• Aviation, including Cabin Crew Member (Kabinebesætningsmedlem), Pilot (Pilot), Air Traffic Controller (Flyleder), Aviation Technician (Flytekniker), Flight Dispatcher (Flyveklarerer) etc. – Danish Transport, Construction and Housing Authority