Denmark has relaxed its regulations for foreign professional models, allowing them to work in the country without a work permit for short durations.
This new rule, which became effective on June 1, 2024, marks a significant change.
To qualify for this exemption, foreign professional models must be associated with companies that host major international fashion shows.
Specifically, the permit allows these models to enter Denmark without a work permit for up to three separate work periods, each lasting three days, within 180 days, according to SchengenNews.
Furthermore, this change permits foreign models to work in Denmark for up to nine days within 180 days without needing a work permit, provided that no single work period exceeds three days.
Additionally, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) emphasized that to qualify for this exemption, professional models must either be exempt from the visa requirement or possess a valid Schengen visa that allows entry into Denmark.
Finally, these models must be legally able to enter and stay in Denmark, either as residents of visa-free countries or by holding a valid visa, to utilize the new exemption rule.
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