I just moved to Denmark from the US 4 months ago. I was fortunate and lucky for many reasons. Im born in Bulgaria, which means i have EU citizenship, which gave me the right to live and work in Denmark. I also work for an originally Danish company, so i just requested an internal transfer and it was granted. Along with family rules for EU citizens. I was able to move myself, my kids, and wife here and keep my same job. It has been great and i am loving it here. We are already taking Danish language classes and my kids are thriving in nursery (vuggestue) and kindergarten (børnehave) and slowly picking up yhe language.
@SonnySandberg Tak! I am doing my best to integrate and learn the culture. Though in some ways it is easy. Love smørrebrød, tykmælk og Koldskål. And Frikadeller tastes like Bulgaria to me. Kyufteta (kofte in Greek) is similarly cooked and spiced as Frikadeller. Also loving the bike/public transit centric society. I haven't bought a car yet and don't plan on it unless I move further away than Valby.
You seem more cultural Danish than I do, I am born here. Thanks for choosing our little plot of land to live with your family and my you have a lovely time here!
@howyoudoingkangaroo that's kind of you to say. But I know I will never be truly Danish. I've just lived too much of my formative life in the US and Bulgaria. Im sure there are things I'll never be able to adopt fully. My parents just instilled a sense of integration and "when in Rome, do as the Romans" mentality. I do miss many things already, but I'm finding fixes that fit into Danish life. Instead of importing Kraft max and cheese, I'm learning to make it myself, and trying to get it as fast or faster than making it from a box. My kids love it and it needs to be done. Plus Chili Mac is a quick great dinner (you can buy canned chili on Amazon, and I mean the Stew chili, not the pepper.) But I appreciate your welcome and well wishes. Tak! Hav en god dag og god weekend.
There are plenty of nice places in our great country I for one live in Aarhus which is a great city if people are interested in other larger cities in Denmark But ofc the country side around are also great options
The hardworking people of Mainland Jutland, have been supporting the low life lazybones of the Copenhagen Island, for hundred of years, financially. Putin can have it for free. 😎
American here, I moved to Denmark with my Danish wife. Even being married to a Dane, the residency requirement was long and expensive. Very happy to be here. Life on the West coast of Jutland,
As A Dane I would like to invite all, who are willing to learn our language and traditions, work and contribute to our society, and generally speaking don't destroy what we spend centuries creating.
The people that are moving because of the current presidential election are the kind of people that you dont want in your country. Not all of them of course, but a lot are radicalized and usually comes with a "package of characteristics", like not liking tradition and not believing in borders. They think because Denmark its very progressive its their kind of "progressive"
@Alex-nr8hz and said people are the ones who are not welcome. As they will not respect our traditional values or contribute to the danish society. Generally speaking we don't accept particularly many.
I definitely am not moving to Denmark for political reasons; I have been wanting to move to this amazing country since 2020! So glad you continue to post these vids!
Thank you for your video 😀 We are a lot of people that is thankful for you being here in Denmark and for making Denmark a better place to live and work.
I' Danish in Denmark. Before corona, we used to accommodate young people from around the world for 2 weeks to 6 months. We used workaway to connect with people and many came with working holiday visa. I always helped them with paperwork, bank account, etc. They helped with different things around the house, and as a payment they got free Internet, a phone, streaming, a furnished room and free meals. And they were always invited to participate in family get-together, holidays etc. We met people from Canada, USA, Germany, England, Hong-Kong, Japan, Argentina, Italy, Chile, Nepal, The Philippines and Spain. And we learned a lot about our own Danish culture by introducing others to our lives.
Derek and Mike, you were a big help when I moved to Denmark for study exchange (ngl kinda randomly) last January. I think it's an awesome place to be, and want to stay. Alas, the exchange is ending soon and I'll be heading back home to the US. NGL it feels impossible to come back facing the reality of that $70k work visa as someone with little work experience under their belt. I certainly have more respect for those who move borders after this year. I really sympathized with the instability when you mentioned that even after 8 years, there's no guarantee that you can stay forever. SIRI really keeps us on our toes! 🙃 I'd love to hear more stories from (non-EU) students or younger people finding their way here despite the challenges!
I hope you find a way! I know a couple of non-EU citizens who have gotten here a bit easier by way of studying or working in Sweden - maybe look into that route before giving up! All the best!
And let me tell you that we are VERY happy to have you here. You two are great at presenting Denmark to foreigners and Americans in particular. I too have been seeing more and more from Americans wanting to move here. I must admit that when Im out in the city for a walk I often find myself actually looking around to see if I should happen to spot one or both of you seeing as I do go to some of the same places that you guys have made videos from. I know my family enjoys your videos quite alot as well.
God, it's nice that as an EU citizen I have a way easier time moving to a lot of other countries than many others. Because then the requirements are basically non existing because of freedom of movement in the EU
The hardest part by far is getting a CPR number. The municipality workers sure love taking their sweet time issuing it, even though it's critical to living in Denmark.
I’m so pissed about the US elections and my first thought definitely was to get out of this country but after my anger subsided- I realized that’s not a good enough reason to move. Things can change 4 years from now and I have so much here I love. Anyway- I’m visiting Copenhagen for the first time in May so maybe I can find a Dane to adopt me at least for the next 4 years? 🤪😂
Come over and see what denmark is all about. If you can get like a couple of weeks here, go outside copenhaigen... Maybe try out Aarhus (second largest city) Wee have a lot to offer. All love from a dane 🇩🇰
jeg er ikke go til skreven engelsk så AI hjalp mig lige ... :) To everyone wanting to come to Denmark, listen to this guy and watch some of his many videos. I am Danish, and I have seen many of them, and sometimes, oh my, are we really like that? Yes, it's true. I have even learned things about us Danes that I hadn't thought of before. And yes, we Danes are direct, rude, closed-off, and demanding. But Robe Trotting can tell you much more about it, as they make fantastic videos. If everyone were as accommodating as they are, Denmark would likely have fewer demands on newcomers. And to Robe Trotting, you are doing a fantastic job telling about Denmark-keep it up!
@@perlaursen1885 jo også mit danske . så jeg skriver noget ind i AI copilodt og så oversetter den og fjerner de verst stavefegl .så der er rilit af som orblind :) ^^^nå men godt nytår
I personally think Denmark is such an amazing place, but unfortunately over the years it's been getting more, and more difficult to either visit or move in
yea well unfortunately the refugee issue has done some work and we had to set our foot down. if you can find a job with a good enought wage it is still doable to move in but its not easy.
@@fridrekr7510 well we have a really strikt policy when it comes moving into the country mainly due to the emigration crisis tho visiting shouldnt be too mutch of a hasle. as long as you have an EU visa most of the issues shouldnt be problematic.
As a foreign person. You actually have a easier way to get permanent residents in Denmark. Its a rule that is discrimination against danish people. But favors people within EU or with a EU spouse. When you are with a non danish person you just need to live here with familyunifercation. And you can work for 3.5 years and then apply for danish residents permanently. Danish people can't use this. My wife have been here for 9 years, but she studied first and after finishing then she is working. She is only forfilling alle the rules in the end this year. Just because I'm danish. 😢😢
I am Danish and my sister married a guy from Chile. they have been working on him becoming a citizen here for about 5 years now. This is just an example on how tough it can be.
Then that must be because he’s not “qualified” to stay here. Your sister can try to reside in another EU country (with her husband of course) for 6 months and come back to apply again.
If she needs help getting here husband to Denmark there is a company called go2sweden there helps out it took me like 1 year to do, we are under the process right now and has been told that in 6-8 months we can go back to Denmark
As a Dane, I would suggest to anyone interested in moving here, to NOT move to Copenhagen. Nothing wrong with our capital, but it is both expensive and you would probably have an easier time finding a job and getting to stay here long term, if you pick a more rural place. Our population is 5.8m people, so most of what we consider "urban" areas have a population of 10,000 people or fewer. Help us by being useful both in the workforce and population growth.
I want to move to Denmark, and I work in healthcare! Unfortunately, I’m not a nurse here in the US. I’ve considered doing nursing school in DK, but I understand that classes are only taught in Danish. While I just hit a year of Danish lessons on Duolingo, I don’t think I’m quite fluent enough for taking classes in a medical field in Danish just yet.
We need nurses so much in Denmark so there Will be plenty of job possibilities for you here. We are Very forgiving regardless of Our language you Will get there. Best wishes from Denmark
@@dbdecibel9381I would absolutely love to work in the healthcare setting in Denmark. I just don’t know if going to school simply for that reason is the right reason.
Nej vi gør ikke, folk der vil arbejde tale sproget og respektere vores kultur kan godt komme, men skal tage hjem ogen npr de er færdige med at arbejde her
@ wow, det var en kommentar, der ville noget ! Så skal jeg forstå det sådan, at Danmark gerne vil NYDE UDENLANDSK arbejdskraft, og når det er "færdigt" - så er det GOODBYERUTH !! Det er meget uanstændigt. Men desværre en tiltagende tendens. Kom og lav det arbejde vi ikke selv gider, når det er lavet, så SKRUB HJEM ! Jeg er 70 gammel, og den mentalitet er ikke noget jeg har fået ind med modermælken, og bestemt ikke har givet videre til mine voksne børn - som igen heller giver den videre til deres børn. Må jeg spørge, hvad dit job er og hvor længe du har haft det?
My husband moved here from the UK more than a year ago with family reunification and hasn't found a job yet because he doesn't speak danish, so my advice would be to either get a job transfer from your corrent work place, or find work before trying to move here. Otherwise it's basically impossible.
@@RobeTrottingit has nothing to do with security. As both DK and US are members of NATO the US already has access and had a base on Greenland for years - Thule base. This is classic american greed.
The most Americans are probably nice people. But right now the American foreign policy just makes me angry. So if you love the Bully of the schoolyard , please stay home , in your great country.
Awesome info - Thanks! (and thumbs up for the aaaaaah-mjaaaa-click-bait title....or......) As a Dane, in my ears your English is sounding more and more like most Danes - Welcome, and well done ;ø)
Just wanted to clear up what you said about the 3 year job seeking visa after graduation if you came here on a student residence permit - the law changed so that all full degree masters students who graduate receive a 3 year job seeking permit. I'm not sure what happens with other degrees or means of attaining them, but it's not on a case by case basis. Everyone graduating with specific degree types receives one.
I often wonder why people want to move here, it's cold, rainy. Small country, what do foreigners like here? But you are welcome :-) I hope you enjoy it.
I sense many Danes share your opinion. Here are a few things I love about life in Copenhagen: - Vibrant, yet peaceful city - Friendly, relaxed people - Candles everywhere - Built for bicycles - Excellent public transportation - Terrific architecture - Great summers - Black sense of humor - Plenty of cultural overlap (in music, film, etc) with the Anglo world - Excellent museums - Low income inequality - True democracy I could go on and on. I've been here 6 1/2 years, and absolutely love it. So very happy to be a part of this! ❤🇩🇰
Same, but whenever I go abroad I couldn’t imagine not living here. Still, I wonder why people with no connections to the country wouldn’t instead go to Sweden or Norway, which I feel are very similar, only with better nature and perhaps easier immigration.
@@fridrekr7510 Speaking for myself, there's no Copenhagen in Norway or Sweden. Also, I find Norway to be very inward-looking and nationalistic, and Sweden just feels too uptight.
I’m Danish and I don’t like Copenhagen, too big for me. If you like a good sized city without feeling too crowded, then Aarhus and Aalborg are good places. Originally I came from Hjørring in northern Jutland, but it’s too small for me. Taxes are high, but schools, hospitals ect. are payed for. Wages are good even for people without an education, good work safety and conditions.
I lived in Hjørring for a year or so when we first moved here as my wife's family is from there, I actually really like it and Frederikshavn, but there's no work up there.
@@re_roar I moved to Aalborg because I was taking a degree at the University and after that, I was told there were only jobs in Aarhus and Copenhagen. I took Aarhus and meet my wife there. I live in the suburbs close to the farmlands and green areas, so doesn’t feel like I live in a big city. All shops are close by, so I can get all I need and busses are driving once every 15 min., if you don’t have a car. There are areas of Aarhus and other cities were I would not live, because of crime and unrest because of many emigrants/refugees for Africa and Middle East. Hjørring is nice, but I hated the gossiping and it felt like a very small town. It might be better today, it’s 25 years ago I moved. I’m on vacation up there a few times a year and it’s cool.
moving to denmark is hard for people who actually wanna come here and participate in sociaty. - but you can get here if you pretent to flee a war, being from mittle east then you can get asylium and housing and a fat social check every month.. they are flooding in.. but HEY as long as we will make it hard for skilled people.. then we are "all good" :(
I don't think thats exactly right. We need to be fair. Someone is profiting from our laws, but that's the MINORITY ! I can get realy sad, cause I have in the past 40 years had many neighbors from different countries, and LIKE WE DANES, there's also foreighners, that we doesn't get close to. And that's ok. At least you can always be polite and give a "hej" eller "god dag", when you pass eachother.
@@kirstengrau1 I understand what you are saying.. our goverment is just to weak to actually take care of those who take advantage and grief our system.. - I LOVE that Thrumpf is cleaning out his country from illegal immigrants and lawless people who are just "hidding" in plain sight in the states !
@@brightgreenleaves Just my perspective from the circle of people I know. I think we have a pretty neutral opinion of Americans on an individual level. We dislike the stereotypical dogmas that sorround "Americanism". The loud and proud nature. Stereotypical American patrionism. But if an individual generally shows none of those traits in a negative way, I wouldn't say we are necessarily negatively disposed against someone just being American.
The Citizen Test can be weird. Once a question was what the colour of the socks of an actor in a certain (popular) movie had. Most question has some relevance to the workings of the state machinery. Btw. do capitalize "Denmark" 2:24 ;-)
2. Gen Immigrant here. You better be ready to dedicate years to get citizenship. My family moved here in 2007 1 year before I was born. Took my mom 17 years in order to get it just for me, my siblings had already turned 18 by then. Good luck 👍
I honestly don’t get the fuss of moving to Denmark, its fine but also no better than anywhere else, there certainly great things about living here, but there certainly also things that could be greatly improved on. Denmark isn’t really any better than any other country in europe. Personally there things I prefer in the different asian cultures over Denmark, so let’s not exaggerate how great Denmark is to live in. The main good thing is safety, infrastructure, universal rights and easy access to education and healthcare but beyond that its nothing to rave about.
" The main good thing is safety, infrastructure, universal rights and easy access to education and healthcare" and for many that is the most important things
@ But isn’t unique for Denmark, many asian countries have as good if not better infrastructure, many. have universal healthcare, safety is as good the real biggest difference is access to tax paid higher education, but as they have been looking at that, it will likely soon be a thing there as well… Denmark isn’t that unique as we once were.
I don’t get the comparison with Asia. Even the most modern, westernised Asian countries are like living in authoritarian states compared to Denmark. Huge populations, very little individual differences and freedom, mass surveillance etc. On paper you could mention things like safety and social security, but the ways they are achieved are so, so different. Denmark does it through understanding and feelings of community and social cohesion between everyone, the Asian countries do it through a strong state and raw power and control.
Not to be taken seriously I guess. It’s more of a national security thing but that’s not news. He loves getting reactions but that stuff he says is not worth focusing on.
@@RobeTrottingit has nothing to do with security. As both DK and US are members of NATO the US already has access, they even had a base on Greenland for years - Thule base. This is classic american greed. maga = make america go away. The uninvited states of america.
@@RobeTrotting@RobeTrotting it has nothing to do with security. As both DK and US are members of NATO the US already has access and had a base on Greenland for years - Thule base. This is classic american greed.
It has nothing to do with security. As both DK and US are members of NATO the US already has access and had a base on Greenland for years - Thule base. This is classic american greed.
As danish person I welcome all western and European people who wants to work and live in our country. For the rest; it is impossible and don’t even try to come here illegally - you don’t want to be in our refurgee camps.
Your spouse may also continue a study, that what my wife did when she moved here from Romania before schengen was included for her country (EU border and free rules).
I arrived in March and applied while in Denmark and I was approved in June. I know the waiting times have increased and decreased again over the years, and they vary from region to region though. From what I’ve heard it’s also longer for reuniting with a Danish partner.
As a dane i think, if you have a job and pay your taxes and respect the culture, you are welcome, but never as a permanent resident, if you become resident, we have no way of getting you out, if it turns sour
@@RobeTrotting i really do not care, this is my Country, and this is my democratic view point, and i and many many others support that. We have had problems with people coming here before and now we cant get rid of them. Our country our rules, it has nothing to do who you are, i do not know you, but this is a problem we see all over europe, if you first get permanent residency, we can not get you out.
@@ulrichkristensen4087 that’s why businesses are choosing to expand abroad as they finding it harder to attract international talent and retain it but hey, your country your rules 🤷🏻♂️
@RobeTrotting coming here to work or comming here to become a citizen are two different things, i dont believe you shall become a citizen, by moving here and doing some Loops
Isnt this kinda a repeating thing in the US? I feel like with the last 4 or 5 elections people in the US state that they either consider, or wanna move out if their prefered candidate for the presidency doesnt win.
The truth is that all the immigration limitations were created because of the enormous amount of people who immigrated here that did not actually contribute more in taxes than they used in public services, that is obviously not sustainable in the long run, and since we cannot just "discriminate" based on country of origin which would be the easy way to do it, it has turned into a bureaucratic mess. I wish we could just talk frankly about the costs of "free" stuff, but only a couple of parties will even attempt that discussion and they usually fail miserably at it.
I do miss the days when 'family reunification' was a no-question-asked kind of process. Made us Danes *really* popular throughout the world! :P As for asylum... well, if you're a trans or nonbinary American, ask again in a couple of years. >_> You may still wind up qualifying under the 'systematic persecution' clause, if you're 'lucky'.
Jeg kun ønsker Danmark tilbyde borgerskab til lille oldebørn som mig...men har jeg for meget andre Europæisk i mit blod... ...og alt for meget USA med min fødselsattest 🙃 Måske skal et fint dansk kæreste finde mig. 🧐
Poland is the same. I have four great grandparents from Poland so I qualify. I'm just a little worried about the language test because I haven't used Polish much since my grandparents passed.
Velkommen til Danmark Robe! We have (unlike the US) a really high social help system, which help everyone massively, so we really dislike any freeloaders. That is why we are a "bit" strick with immigration.
i forsee many women comming here with younger girls. Citing the fact that they're being refused lifesaving healthcare incase they get pregnant. I do think we're a bit too strict in letting people move here. Everyone should be allowed to have a safe place to call home.
The thing with restrictions/requirements is something I have mixed feeling about. On the one hand I also thing everyone should have a safe place to call home, but on the other hand if we did remove restrictions or even just relaxed them then we would quickly have to realize we can't accommodate everyone and stay a safe place. Sadly the world isn't perfect and no restrictions would mean what has happened in Sweden and more so, the fact is really it is a big world and many in it are willing to even pretend being refugees to get where they are provided for. And it is pretty clear those willing to be criminals in order to move to a country, many of those are also going to do crimes once they have arrived.
I feel like it is important to add something here you started out talking about politics and for those moving to Denmark because of that I'm not gonna find Danmark too there Liking Don't get me wrong We are not like any type of American politic system Which also means that the "woke or liberal" minded in the American sense of the way will not fit in in Denmark either people like that should definitely go to England og Sweden instead they are more like that
Also keep in mind, you are at the mercy of the Danish bureaucracy. Some document might be mis-filed, or there might be an error somewhere in the internal process, and you might end up being arbitrarily rejected; and have no option or avenue to appeal. So in essence, a small yet terribly real taste of what living in Denmark is. There's always a handful of these scandals in the news every year.
I can already now tell you, if you want Danes to like you when you come, the come and work here before you retire. It's one of the reasons why we Danes are against immigrants. We have a great welfare state, but if people just come to use it without having paid into it, we feel you don't deserve it.
@@thecommander9137I am not planning on using your welfare but I don’t think you want an old teacher. I might just spend long holidays there, You want my money, don’t you?
There's only one group of people who believe this. If you define "Open Borders" as "You can get in and seek asylum" then most countries have "open borders".
Why would anyone consider moving to our little cold almost always cloudy country with no sun or wild areas? It’s really one of the last places I would consider was I not already a dane myself.. And the government are not a government you would want to control you. We are slowly losing our rights step by step.
Vild LA'er, DF'er, eller Danmarks Demokrat spottet. I think you'll find that most people in Denmark are actual glad that they live here, also what rights are you loosing?
Is it interesting that an American would first find out where they could move to before they leave and get permission and the world thinks American is bad for expecting others to do the same.
This POSITIVE LIST just have be change, January 2025...because of the " inflation " ..they say ..so now, it's over 500.000 dkr. Danish Crown before.....tax.....so .it means..that you have to earn this high amount..before tax...and it have to be a job, where it not have been possible to find a Danish residents, to take it..or...you are a specialist as the company directly need....but still...earn over 500.000 dkr. so far I read it ...
Almost a million residents in Denmark are non ethnic Danes. In 1970 that number was under 100k. Can someone explain how Denmark has tight immigration laws? 😂
“All EU citizens and their family members have the right to move and reside freely within the EU. This fundamental right is established by Article 21 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and Article 45 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.” Plus Denmarks immigration laws where much more lose before the big refugee streams from the Balkan Wars. So when the even bigger refugee wave came after US war in Irak and Afghanistan, they where prepared and instead of sending them back they just forwarded them to us in Sweden. So thank you so very much Denmark, we will happily repay you some day! 😑
@@debate8079 they are refugees and that number is the amount of Syrians that has fled or been born here since 2014. Now that the war is over there is talk about sending them back if Syria is deemed safe. Some will be deemed to have larger ties to Denmark and therefore won't be send back, some that are working can apply to stay, most does not fit into those criteria and will be sent back home. Refugees are not given citizenship but only temporary allowance to stay. We have plenty of stories about refugees who are sent back even though they really shouldn't and families that are split. Also we didn't always have such tight immigration laws, and that number would include descendants of immigrants and possibly also refugees
First of all, there is a list of professions for which Denmark opens a work visa, secondly, there is a minimum that you must earn, thirdly, the climate is very nasty, fourthly, you pay up to 45% to an taxes, you will no longer have money for private medical services, but state medicine of a very low level, where you have to wait months to get to a specialist, and in the fifth you will have to learn a language that is used by only 6 million...
You dont actually have to wait months for a specialist. For example my friend got diagnosed with appendicitis and was able to get surgery the next week. And the reason taxes is so high is so we can have a safety net and free school. If you loose youre job you get money when you are actively looking for another. And you dont have to learn Danish you are not being forced almost everybody in Denmark speak english. If you decide to learn it you can also speak to other Scandinavians because we basically have the same language. Please research before spreading misinformation.
Being a Dane and paying over 60% in income tax just because you choose to make money - Denmark is NOT a country you should move to if you make good money
Don't move to Denmark. EU is anti Mylar Balloon and Denmark has laws forcing ventilation in apartments and there's corruption in Denmark and the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. sustainability goes against freedom, the Danish government promote climate propaganda. I'd like to leave Denmark.
A lot of the process is similar and paths around work or study visas would be your best bet. Good luck, it’s a great country too. It’s not Trump’s or any president’s US though, it’s always the People’s US and we elect a president every 4 years and a new congress every 2.
I have always felt that the language requirements to move here are ridiculous. We're such a tiny country, and nowhere else uses our language. On top of that, English is mandatory in our schools. I suspect that it's because the politicians want to keep insisting that "hygge" is something uniquely Danish, and not just because we invented our own word for it (I'm only partly joking)
Well, welcome to Denmark. And yes the immigrations rules are stuff. That goes back in history to 90's because of 'dansk folkeparti' wanted to protect Denmark and the Danish traditions from becoming too none-danish😂😂😂
This is ironic since virtually all of our traditions are influenced by other countries due to Denmark's traditionally being a maritime nation. It's so stupid.
I just moved to Denmark from the US 4 months ago. I was fortunate and lucky for many reasons. Im born in Bulgaria, which means i have EU citizenship, which gave me the right to live and work in Denmark. I also work for an originally Danish company, so i just requested an internal transfer and it was granted. Along with family rules for EU citizens. I was able to move myself, my kids, and wife here and keep my same job.
It has been great and i am loving it here. We are already taking Danish language classes and my kids are thriving in nursery (vuggestue) and kindergarten (børnehave) and slowly picking up yhe language.
Welcome :)
@SonnySandberg Tak! I am doing my best to integrate and learn the culture. Though in some ways it is easy. Love smørrebrød, tykmælk og Koldskål. And Frikadeller tastes like Bulgaria to me. Kyufteta (kofte in Greek) is similarly cooked and spiced as Frikadeller. Also loving the bike/public transit centric society. I haven't bought a car yet and don't plan on it unless I move further away than Valby.
Velkommen til dig og din familie 🙏🏻
You seem more cultural Danish than I do, I am born here.
Thanks for choosing our little plot of land to live with your family and my you have a lovely time here!
@howyoudoingkangaroo that's kind of you to say. But I know I will never be truly Danish. I've just lived too much of my formative life in the US and Bulgaria. Im sure there are things I'll never be able to adopt fully. My parents just instilled a sense of integration and "when in Rome, do as the Romans" mentality.
I do miss many things already, but I'm finding fixes that fit into Danish life. Instead of importing Kraft max and cheese, I'm learning to make it myself, and trying to get it as fast or faster than making it from a box. My kids love it and it needs to be done. Plus Chili Mac is a quick great dinner (you can buy canned chili on Amazon, and I mean the Stew chili, not the pepper.)
But I appreciate your welcome and well wishes.
Tak! Hav en god dag og god weekend.
And remember dear Americans, there are other cities than Copenhagen in this fair country.
Hørt 😂
There are plenty of nice places in our great country
I for one live in Aarhus which is a great city if people are interested in other larger cities in Denmark
But ofc the country side around are also great options
Are you sure? I am actually pretty sure that, not only is Copenhagen the only city in Denmark, Nyhavn is actually the only street in Copenhagen.
The hardworking people of Mainland Jutland, have been supporting the low life lazybones of the Copenhagen Island, for hundred of years, financially. Putin can have it for free. 😎
@@MacvombatYup, the most photographed place and the architects still doesn’t get it 🤷🏼♂️
American here, I moved to Denmark with my Danish wife. Even being married to a Dane, the residency requirement was long and expensive. Very happy to be here. Life on the West coast of Jutland,
Glad you’re settled and happy. It’s sad that you have to pay deposits and have the added requirements for reuniting with a Danish partner.
the best part of Denmark you tried cold hawaii on the north west coast ?
The west coast is known for its "hard to get to know people". People are fairly closed of.
That is a rough place to live in. Deep deep Denmark and very bad weather
And we will be happier if you left our country
As A Dane I would like to invite all, who are willing to learn our language and traditions, work and contribute to our society, and generally speaking don't destroy what we spend centuries creating.
The people that are moving because of the current presidential election are the kind of people that you dont want in your country. Not all of them of course, but a lot are radicalized and usually comes with a "package of characteristics", like not liking tradition and not believing in borders. They think because Denmark its very progressive its their kind of "progressive"
@Alex-nr8hz and said people are the ones who are not welcome. As they will not respect our traditional values or contribute to the danish society. Generally speaking we don't accept particularly many.
@@Alex-nr8hz That’s strange, I’d think it was the intelligent people who wanted to leave 🤗
@@Alex-nr8hz I am fairly certain the kind of people you think are the ones wanting to leave are the ones best suited for us.
@@kille-4B nobody said anything about being intelligent, these people are just the contrary to any value that the danish society has
As a Norwegian, I would say - any American willing and able to learn and speak Danish should be granted a big medal of the golden potato.
That comes from a Norwegian?🤣
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As a Finn, I agree. 😂 Jokes aside, love Denmark and all our Nordic neighbours. 🥰
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@@tetaku4except the swedes right?
I definitely am not moving to Denmark for political reasons; I have been wanting to move to this amazing country since 2020! So glad you continue to post these vids!
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Thank you for your video 😀
We are a lot of people that is thankful for you being here in Denmark and for making Denmark a better place to live and work.
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I' Danish in Denmark.
Before corona, we used to accommodate young people from around the world for 2 weeks to 6 months. We used workaway to connect with people and many came with working holiday visa. I always helped them with paperwork, bank account, etc. They helped with different things around the house, and as a payment they got free Internet, a phone, streaming, a furnished room and free meals. And they were always invited to participate in family get-together, holidays etc.
We met people from Canada, USA, Germany, England, Hong-Kong, Japan, Argentina, Italy, Chile, Nepal, The Philippines and Spain. And we learned a lot about our own Danish culture by introducing others to our lives.
Derek and Mike, you were a big help when I moved to Denmark for study exchange (ngl kinda randomly) last January. I think it's an awesome place to be, and want to stay.
Alas, the exchange is ending soon and I'll be heading back home to the US. NGL it feels impossible to come back facing the reality of that $70k work visa as someone with little work experience under their belt. I certainly have more respect for those who move borders after this year. I really sympathized with the instability when you mentioned that even after 8 years, there's no guarantee that you can stay forever. SIRI really keeps us on our toes! 🙃
I'd love to hear more stories from (non-EU) students or younger people finding their way here despite the challenges!
I hope you find a way! I know a couple of non-EU citizens who have gotten here a bit easier by way of studying or working in Sweden - maybe look into that route before giving up! All the best!
And let me tell you that we are VERY happy to have you here. You two are great at presenting Denmark to foreigners and Americans in particular. I too have been seeing more and more from Americans wanting to move here.
I must admit that when Im out in the city for a walk I often find myself actually looking around to see if I should happen to spot one or both of you seeing as I do go to some of the same places that you guys have made videos from. I know my family enjoys your videos quite alot as well.
Aww, thank you 😊 I hope you run into one or both of us sometime and please say hi.
God, it's nice that as an EU citizen I have a way easier time moving to a lot of other countries than many others. Because then the requirements are basically non existing because of freedom of movement in the EU
The hardest part by far is getting a CPR number. The municipality workers sure love taking their sweet time issuing it, even though it's critical to living in Denmark.
I’m so pissed about the US elections and my first thought definitely was to get out of this country but after my anger subsided- I realized that’s not a good enough reason to move. Things can change 4 years from now and I have so much here I love.
Anyway- I’m visiting Copenhagen for the first time in May so maybe I can find a Dane to adopt me at least for the next 4 years? 🤪😂
Come over and see what denmark is all about.
If you can get like a couple of weeks here, go outside copenhaigen...
Maybe try out Aarhus (second largest city)
Wee have a lot to offer.
All love from a dane 🇩🇰
@ would love to go to Aarhus- will have 9 full days there- wish I could have made the stay longer. Thank you 💕
@@suzsuzM Or Aalborg.. very lovely city with a great blend of the old and the new.. for real a really fairytale kind of city silkeborg is great
Did it make you mad that the former prosecutor, who left an innocent black man on death row, didn't get elected??
@@kmortensen9312 thank you 😊
jeg er ikke go til skreven engelsk så AI hjalp mig lige ... :) To everyone wanting to come to Denmark, listen to this guy and watch some of his many videos. I am Danish, and I have seen many of them, and sometimes, oh my, are we really like that? Yes, it's true. I have even learned things about us Danes that I hadn't thought of before. And yes, we Danes are direct, rude, closed-off, and demanding. But Robe Trotting can tell you much more about it, as they make fantastic videos. If everyone were as accommodating as they are, Denmark would likely have fewer demands on newcomers. And to Robe Trotting, you are doing a fantastic job telling about Denmark-keep it up!
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Dit engelske er nu ikke så ringe endda..Per i Aarhus.😎
@@perlaursen1885 jo også mit danske . så jeg skriver noget ind i AI copilodt og så oversetter den og fjerner de verst stavefegl .så der er rilit af som orblind :) ^^^nå men godt nytår
Nåååh, du er ordblind, det forklarer det, så skal jeg nok lade være med at gå gramma-nazi 😜
Din kommentar er nem at forstå
So true ... thank you for this insightful video.
I´m American and have been heres since 1986. Will Never go back 🙂
Awesome, glad to have you here😊
We wont let you go :)
I personally think Denmark is such an amazing place, but unfortunately over the years it's been getting more, and more difficult to either visit or move in
yea well unfortunately the refugee issue has done some work and we had to set our foot down. if you can find a job with a good enought wage it is still doable to move in but its not easy.
Why would visiting be hard? I haven’t heard visas were a problem.
@@fridrekr7510 well we have a really strikt policy when it comes moving into the country mainly due to the emigration crisis tho visiting shouldnt be too mutch of a hasle. as long as you have an EU visa most of the issues shouldnt be problematic.
As a foreign person. You actually have a easier way to get permanent residents in Denmark. Its a rule that is discrimination against danish people. But favors people within EU or with a EU spouse. When you are with a non danish person you just need to live here with familyunifercation. And you can work for 3.5 years and then apply for danish residents permanently. Danish people can't use this. My wife have been here for 9 years, but she studied first and after finishing then she is working. She is only forfilling alle the rules in the end this year. Just because I'm danish. 😢😢
I am Danish and my sister married a guy from Chile. they have been working on him becoming a citizen here for about 5 years now. This is just an example on how tough it can be.
Then that must be because he’s not “qualified” to stay here. Your sister can try to reside in another EU country (with her husband of course) for 6 months and come back to apply again.
It's not easy to become a citizen of most countries. Getting permanent residency is the first hurdle.
If she needs help getting here husband to Denmark there is a company called go2sweden there helps out it took me like 1 year to do, we are under the process right now and has been told that in 6-8 months we can go back to Denmark
As a Dane, I would suggest to anyone interested in moving here, to NOT move to Copenhagen. Nothing wrong with our capital, but it is both expensive and you would probably have an easier time finding a job and getting to stay here long term, if you pick a more rural place. Our population is 5.8m people, so most of what we consider "urban" areas have a population of 10,000 people or fewer. Help us by being useful both in the workforce and population growth.
I want to move to Denmark, and I work in healthcare! Unfortunately, I’m not a nurse here in the US. I’ve considered doing nursing school in DK, but I understand that classes are only taught in Danish. While I just hit a year of Danish lessons on Duolingo, I don’t think I’m quite fluent enough for taking classes in a medical field in Danish just yet.
We need nurses so much in Denmark so there Will be plenty of job possibilities for you here. We are Very forgiving regardless of Our language you Will get there. Best wishes from Denmark
@@dbdecibel9381I would absolutely love to work in the healthcare setting in Denmark. I just don’t know if going to school simply for that reason is the right reason.
I was born here in Denmark, and it is certainly interesting to see from someone who moved here what it takes to do so, i never thought of that
As a Dane I welcome you here. We need guys like you here.
Nej vi gør ikke, folk der vil arbejde tale sproget og respektere vores kultur kan godt komme, men skal tage hjem ogen npr de er færdige med at arbejde her
@ well, that’s your perception, and “we” doesn’t include all Danes.
@ wow, det var en kommentar, der ville noget ! Så skal jeg forstå det sådan, at Danmark gerne vil NYDE UDENLANDSK arbejdskraft, og når det er "færdigt" - så er det GOODBYERUTH !! Det er meget uanstændigt. Men desværre en tiltagende tendens. Kom og lav det arbejde vi ikke selv gider, når det er lavet, så SKRUB HJEM ! Jeg er 70 gammel, og den mentalitet er ikke noget jeg har fået ind med modermælken, og bestemt ikke har givet videre til mine voksne børn - som igen heller giver den videre til deres børn. Må jeg spørge, hvad dit job er og hvor længe du har haft det?
My husband moved here from the UK more than a year ago with family reunification and hasn't found a job yet because he doesn't speak danish, so my advice would be to either get a job transfer from your corrent work place, or find work before trying to move here. Otherwise it's basically impossible.
Will depend on the job type, but yes large parts of the labor market is unaccessible without speaking the language. This goes for any country though.
I welcome everyone who really wants to contribute and participate in to Denmark❤👍🤟
Im proud to be danish, living in the best country in the world
Love that you have to tell the Americans that they don’t qualify for asylum 😂😂😂
It made me sad that some people felt like they would be in danger (or feel that way) but I think emotions and fears were running high initially 😬
@@RobeTrottingit has nothing to do with security.
As both DK and US are members of NATO the US already has access and had a base on Greenland for years - Thule base.
This is classic american greed.
With Trump's authoritarianism I bet there will be some asylum claims from Americans in EU/Britain.
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Honestly, worse excuses for immigration have been heard back before the regulations were tightened.
Hey, Dane here, currently going through family reunification with my US wife, and i can confirm, it is utterly soul draining.
The most Americans are probably nice people. But right now the American foreign policy just makes me angry.
So if you love the Bully of the schoolyard , please stay home , in your great country.
Thank you for separating the people from the government 😊
For anyone thinking to move. If you cant find anything in Copenhagen, consider Aarhus. It has better salaries and is a bit cheaper.
Dont forget Odense. That city is amazing. Like it even more than Copenhagen
Awesome info - Thanks! (and thumbs up for the aaaaaah-mjaaaa-click-bait title....or......)
As a Dane, in my ears your English is sounding more and more like most Danes - Welcome, and well done ;ø)
Good Review.
The paths to residency are always in flux. (US Expat) Got mine in the 1980's.
Started my own business and live in the countryside.
Just wanted to clear up what you said about the 3 year job seeking visa after graduation if you came here on a student residence permit - the law changed so that all full degree masters students who graduate receive a 3 year job seeking permit. I'm not sure what happens with other degrees or means of attaining them, but it's not on a case by case basis. Everyone graduating with specific degree types receives one.
Your pronunciation of "Novo Nordisk" is flawless! :)
Nice! I wonder if it’s from my original accent or “evolved” accent 🤔
Good background. Good hoodie. Good hair.
Thanks! 😊
I often wonder why people want to move here, it's cold, rainy. Small country, what do foreigners like here? But you are welcome :-) I hope you enjoy it.
I sense many Danes share your opinion. Here are a few things I love about life in Copenhagen:
- Vibrant, yet peaceful city
- Friendly, relaxed people
- Candles everywhere
- Built for bicycles
- Excellent public transportation
- Terrific architecture
- Great summers
- Black sense of humor
- Plenty of cultural overlap (in music, film, etc) with the Anglo world
- Excellent museums
- Low income inequality
- True democracy
I could go on and on. I've been here 6 1/2 years, and absolutely love it. So very happy to be a part of this! ❤🇩🇰
Same, but whenever I go abroad I couldn’t imagine not living here. Still, I wonder why people with no connections to the country wouldn’t instead go to Sweden or Norway, which I feel are very similar, only with better nature and perhaps easier immigration.
@@fridrekr7510 Speaking for myself, there's no Copenhagen in Norway or Sweden. Also, I find Norway to be very inward-looking and nationalistic, and Sweden just feels too uptight.
I’m Danish and I don’t like Copenhagen, too big for me. If you like a good sized city without feeling too crowded, then Aarhus and Aalborg are good places. Originally I came from Hjørring in northern Jutland, but it’s too small for me. Taxes are high, but schools, hospitals ect. are payed for. Wages are good even for people without an education, good work safety and conditions.
I lived in Hjørring for a year or so when we first moved here as my wife's family is from there, I actually really like it and Frederikshavn, but there's no work up there.
@@re_roar I moved to Aalborg because I was taking a degree at the University and after that, I was told there were only jobs in Aarhus and Copenhagen. I took Aarhus and meet my wife there. I live in the suburbs close to the farmlands and green areas, so doesn’t feel like I live in a big city. All shops are close by, so I can get all I need and busses are driving once every 15 min., if you don’t have a car. There are areas of Aarhus and other cities were I would not live, because of crime and unrest because of many emigrants/refugees for Africa and Middle East. Hjørring is nice, but I hated the gossiping and it felt like a very small town. It might be better today, it’s 25 years ago I moved. I’m on vacation up there a few times a year and it’s cool.
Let's be real if you add the cost of all the things we get through taxes the Americans definitely pay more than us
Saying Copenhagen is too big is such a Danish thing to say 😂
Man atm. we have a case of someone turned 18 that moved here when she was 9 with her parents, and she moved out and lost her visa because of that.
moving to denmark is hard for people who actually wanna come here and participate in sociaty.
- but you can get here if you pretent to flee a war, being from mittle east then you can get asylium and housing and a fat social check every month.. they are flooding in..
but HEY as long as we will make it hard for skilled people.. then we are "all good" :(
I don't think thats exactly right. We need to be fair. Someone is profiting from our laws, but that's the MINORITY ! I can get realy sad, cause I have in the past 40 years had many neighbors from different countries, and LIKE WE DANES, there's also foreighners, that we doesn't get close to. And that's ok. At least you can always be polite and give a "hej" eller "god dag", when you pass eachother.
@@kirstengrau1 I understand what you are saying.. our goverment is just to weak to actually take care of those who take advantage and grief our system..
- I LOVE that Thrumpf is cleaning out his country from illegal immigrants and lawless people who are just "hidding" in plain sight in the states !
You Americans are more than welcome here 👍😀👍 ! If Y'all are looking for the American dream, it's probably right here 😁 !
The american dream in Denmark huh ?
Do you have giant orange Turnips? Im american & allergic to those
Do Danish people like Americans?
@@brightgreenleaves Just my perspective from the circle of people I know. I think we have a pretty neutral opinion of Americans on an individual level. We dislike the stereotypical dogmas that sorround "Americanism". The loud and proud nature. Stereotypical American patrionism. But if an individual generally shows none of those traits in a negative way, I wouldn't say we are necessarily negatively disposed against someone just being American.
Hey we just love our self and our society. We don't wanna fuck it up with a lot of random people
The Citizen Test can be weird. Once a question was what the colour of the socks of an actor in a certain (popular) movie had. Most question has some relevance to the workings of the state machinery. Btw. do capitalize "Denmark" 2:24 ;-)
Haha I had failed it once as a Dane so must surrender my passport 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but yes it can be very vird
Welcome to Denmark from Aarhus! 👋🇩🇰
2. Gen Immigrant here.
You better be ready to dedicate years to get citizenship. My family moved here in 2007 1 year before I was born. Took my mom 17 years in order to get it just for me, my siblings had already turned 18 by then.
Good luck 👍
It isn't supposed to be easy. It's meant to be earned. But happy for you that your mom succeeded! :-)
I honestly don’t get the fuss of moving to Denmark, its fine but also no better than anywhere else, there certainly great things about living here, but there certainly also things that could be greatly improved on. Denmark isn’t really any better than any other country in europe. Personally there things I prefer in the different asian cultures over Denmark, so let’s not exaggerate how great Denmark is to live in. The main good thing is safety, infrastructure, universal rights and easy access to education and healthcare but beyond that its nothing to rave about.
" The main good thing is safety, infrastructure, universal rights and easy access to education and healthcare" and for many that is the most important things
@ But isn’t unique for Denmark, many asian countries have as good if not better infrastructure, many. have universal healthcare, safety is as good the real biggest difference is access to tax paid higher education, but as they have been looking at that, it will likely soon be a thing there as well… Denmark isn’t that unique as we once were.
“What have the Romans ever done for us?”
I don’t get the comparison with Asia. Even the most modern, westernised Asian countries are like living in authoritarian states compared to Denmark. Huge populations, very little individual differences and freedom, mass surveillance etc. On paper you could mention things like safety and social security, but the ways they are achieved are so, so different. Denmark does it through understanding and feelings of community and social cohesion between everyone, the Asian countries do it through a strong state and raw power and control.
@@fridrekr7510 your naive… I wrote a longer reply but was deleted by the mods… so much for freedom of speech
Hey guys! Was wondering what your thoughts on your Presidents ideas on Greenland are :-(
Not to be taken seriously I guess. It’s more of a national security thing but that’s not news. He loves getting reactions but that stuff he says is not worth focusing on.
@@RobeTrottingit has nothing to do with security.
As both DK and US are members of NATO the US already has access, they even had a base on Greenland for years - Thule base.
This is classic american greed.
maga = make america go away.
The uninvited states of america.
@@RobeTrotting@RobeTrotting it has nothing to do with security.
As both DK and US are members of NATO the US already has access and had a base on Greenland for years - Thule base.
This is classic american greed.
It has nothing to do with security.
As both DK and US are members of NATO the US already has access and had a base on Greenland for years - Thule base.
This is classic american greed.
@@RobeTrottingI must say his latest threats on using military power makes me feel nauseous 🤢 ❤🇩🇰
You could never just move to Denmark. It has always been nearly impossible.
As danish person I welcome all western and European people who wants to work and live in our country. For the rest; it is impossible and don’t even try to come here illegally - you don’t want to be in our refurgee camps.
Your spouse may also continue a study, that what my wife did when she moved here from Romania before schengen was included for her country (EU border and free rules).
Sins of the past - All the last 30-40 years imgrations from 3. world contries, did ruined it for everybody else....
Just keep voting for Dansk Folkeparti, sounds like your speed.
You wanna know why; because we figured that we where to nice for to long.
Don't mistake Danish kindness with submission to anything. It is not.
for family reunification, how long did it take for them to get back to you?
I arrived in March and applied while in Denmark and I was approved in June. I know the waiting times have increased and decreased again over the years, and they vary from region to region though. From what I’ve heard it’s also longer for reuniting with a Danish partner.
As a dane, it’s very nice that people from America or outside eu in general.
Till what age I can move to denmark. Is there any age limit.
I would recommend moving to sweden as this is far easier.
great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Is there a residence by investment or citizenship by investment option?
Nope
Too easy for the Russians to abuse
Who says we want more immigrants?
As a dane i think, if you have a job and pay your taxes and respect the culture, you are welcome, but never as a permanent resident, if you become resident, we have no way of getting you out, if it turns sour
😂 we're not "the help"
@@RobeTrotting i really do not care, this is my Country, and this is my democratic view point, and i and many many others support that. We have had problems with people coming here before and now we cant get rid of them. Our country our rules, it has nothing to do who you are, i do not know you, but this is a problem we see all over europe, if you first get permanent residency, we can not get you out.
@@ulrichkristensen4087 that’s why businesses are choosing to expand abroad as they finding it harder to attract international talent and retain it but hey, your country your rules 🤷🏻♂️
@RobeTrotting coming here to work or comming here to become a citizen are two different things, i dont believe you shall become a citizen, by moving here and doing some Loops
I also was thinking of relocating to the country am from Nigeria
As a dane i do welcome you here except for americans. ❤
Isnt this kinda a repeating thing in the US? I feel like with the last 4 or 5 elections people in the US state that they either consider, or wanna move out if their prefered candidate for the presidency doesnt win.
Yeah it’s always something people start saying when they don’t like an outcome
No you only hear the woke crying about moving out if they get strong leadership! The strong ones don't
Coconut tree 😊😊👍👍
The truth is that all the immigration limitations were created because of the enormous amount of people who immigrated here that did not actually contribute more in taxes than they used in public services, that is obviously not sustainable in the long run, and since we cannot just "discriminate" based on country of origin which would be the easy way to do it, it has turned into a bureaucratic mess.
I wish we could just talk frankly about the costs of "free" stuff, but only a couple of parties will even attempt that discussion and they usually fail miserably at it.
I do miss the days when 'family reunification' was a no-question-asked kind of process. Made us Danes *really* popular throughout the world! :P
As for asylum... well, if you're a trans or nonbinary American, ask again in a couple of years. >_> You may still wind up qualifying under the 'systematic persecution' clause, if you're 'lucky'.
Jeg kun ønsker Danmark tilbyde borgerskab til lille oldebørn som mig...men har jeg for meget andre Europæisk i mit blod... ...og alt for meget USA med min fødselsattest 🙃 Måske skal et fint dansk kæreste finde mig. 🧐
Poland is the same. I have four great grandparents from Poland so I qualify. I'm just a little worried about the language test because I haven't used Polish much since my grandparents passed.
I’m American and living here since 2007 and won’t return.
Velkommen til Danmark Robe!
We have (unlike the US) a really high social help system, which help everyone massively, so we really dislike any freeloaders. That is why we are a "bit" strick with immigration.
America is tremendous anyone who want to switch ?
i forsee many women comming here with younger girls. Citing the fact that they're being refused lifesaving healthcare incase they get pregnant.
I do think we're a bit too strict in letting people move here. Everyone should be allowed to have a safe place to call home.
The thing with restrictions/requirements is something I have mixed feeling about. On the one hand I also thing everyone should have a safe place to call home, but on the other hand if we did remove restrictions or even just relaxed them then we would quickly have to realize we can't accommodate everyone and stay a safe place.
Sadly the world isn't perfect and no restrictions would mean what has happened in Sweden and more so, the fact is really it is a big world and many in it are willing to even pretend being refugees to get where they are provided for. And it is pretty clear those willing to be criminals in order to move to a country, many of those are also going to do crimes once they have arrived.
You think Americans move here because of unwanted pregnancies? 😂
Oooh how to move to Denmark how to move to Denmark🤔........ 💡
😃........Oh yeah I DO live in Denmark.......😂.
I feel like it is important to add something here you started out talking about politics and for those moving to Denmark because of that I'm not gonna find Danmark too there Liking
Don't get me wrong We are not like any type of American politic system Which also means that the "woke or liberal" minded in the American sense of the way will not fit in in Denmark either people like that should definitely go to England og Sweden instead they are more like that
Yep those woke people will fit like a glove in either UK or Sweden.
Also keep in mind, you are at the mercy of the Danish bureaucracy. Some document might be mis-filed, or there might be an error somewhere in the internal process, and you might end up being arbitrarily rejected; and have no option or avenue to appeal. So in essence, a small yet terribly real taste of what living in Denmark is. There's always a handful of these scandals in the news every year.
Your chanel is great but where Mike?
He’s not as into creating content these days, but he’s doing well 😊
@@RobeTrotting Everyone needs a break from time to time, and I imagine that he has enough on his table with his day job.
Shure I can simply move to Denmark, why not, as German I can simply move to any other EU country.
Speaking of elections, how do you feel about living in the country of USA's new enemy? 😄
That’s a little extreme, but I’d like our incoming leadership to be more focused on other issues.
Just to say it again there are other places than Copenhagen in Denmark
actually I could as an EU citizen, and I plan to when I retire, but certainly not Copenhagen. I prefer smaller places
I can already now tell you, if you want Danes to like you when you come, the come and work here before you retire.
It's one of the reasons why we Danes are against immigrants. We have a great welfare state, but if people just come to use it without having paid into it, we feel you don't deserve it.
@@thecommander9137I am not planning on using your welfare but I don’t think you want an old teacher. I might just spend long holidays there, You want my money, don’t you?
americans discovering a country thats actually great
So Denmark doesn't have open borders like the U.S.?
There's only one group of people who believe this. If you define "Open Borders" as "You can get in and seek asylum" then most countries have "open borders".
Why would anyone consider moving to our little cold almost always cloudy country with no sun or wild areas? It’s really one of the last places I would consider was I not already a dane myself.. And the government are not a government you would want to control you. We are slowly losing our rights step by step.
Det er da en omgang sludder.
Vild LA'er, DF'er, eller Danmarks Demokrat spottet. I think you'll find that most people in Denmark are actual glad that they live here, also what rights are you loosing?
@@Gnomgnash Vild enhedsliste klovn spottet.....
@@Gnomgnash Måske han er sur over de nye regler omkring flag? 😂
Me whos danish: 🙈👁️👄👁️
Is it interesting that an American would first find out where they could move to before they leave and get permission and the world thinks American is bad for expecting others to do the same.
I don’t follow, but there is not a majority of Americans who think that legal immigration is a problem if that’s what you’re trying to say.
This POSITIVE LIST just have be change, January 2025...because of the " inflation " ..they say ..so now, it's over 500.000 dkr. Danish Crown before.....tax.....so .it means..that you have to earn this high amount..before tax...and it have to be a job, where it not have been possible to find a Danish residents, to take it..or...you are a specialist as the company directly need....but still...earn over 500.000 dkr. so far I read it ...
You and a lot of people confuse immigrant and refugee, we don't mind immigrants if you have a skillset in need.
if americans are actually willing to learn the language and integrate into our society, then they are welcome to move here.
Don't worry guys, Denmark will come to you :,D
Almost a million residents in Denmark are non ethnic Danes. In 1970 that number was under 100k. Can someone explain how Denmark has tight immigration laws? 😂
“All EU citizens and their family members have the right to move and reside freely within the EU. This fundamental right is established by Article 21 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union and Article 45 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.”
Plus Denmarks immigration laws where much more lose before the big refugee streams from the Balkan Wars. So when the even bigger refugee wave came after US war in Irak and Afghanistan, they where prepared and instead of sending them back they just forwarded them to us in Sweden. So thank you so very much Denmark, we will happily repay you some day! 😑
@@debate8079 they are refugees and that number is the amount of Syrians that has fled or been born here since 2014. Now that the war is over there is talk about sending them back if Syria is deemed safe. Some will be deemed to have larger ties to Denmark and therefore won't be send back, some that are working can apply to stay, most does not fit into those criteria and will be sent back home. Refugees are not given citizenship but only temporary allowance to stay. We have plenty of stories about refugees who are sent back even though they really shouldn't and families that are split.
Also we didn't always have such tight immigration laws, and that number would include descendants of immigrants and possibly also refugees
@@debate8079 if you think about it all danes and swedens are immigrants too bakcin the viking times when we came from other places
The vast majority are turkish(or descendant/dependents) who came here in the 70s under a special visa scheme.
@@Carnidoom this logic makes no sense and honestly dangerous.
First of all, there is a list of professions for which Denmark opens a work visa, secondly, there is a minimum that you must earn, thirdly, the climate is very nasty, fourthly, you pay up to 45% to an taxes, you will no longer have money for private medical services, but state medicine of a very low level, where you have to wait months to get to a specialist, and in the fifth you will have to learn a language that is used by only 6 million...
You dont actually have to wait months for a specialist.
For example my friend got diagnosed with appendicitis and was able to get surgery the next week. And the reason taxes is so high is so we can have a safety net and free school. If you loose youre job you get money when you are actively looking for another.
And you dont have to learn Danish you are not being forced almost everybody in Denmark speak english. If you decide to learn it you can also speak to other Scandinavians because we basically have the same language.
Please research before spreading misinformation.
@@marynajensen786 excuse me i did not order a yappochino.
... and if those is not things you are willing to adapt to, then you are more than welcome to live anywhere else in the world.
tell them about our taxes toooooooooo
Like Harris said don’t come don’t come
Nope. No, no, no, no, no!!!
As a Dane - NO!
Being a Dane and paying over 60% in income tax just because you choose to make money - Denmark is NOT a country you should move to if you make good money
Recommend trying Sweden first, they are bit more lose
Especially for Danes who marry non-EU folks
Tht@@RobeTrotting i think it is Germani
Don't move to Denmark. EU is anti Mylar Balloon and Denmark has laws forcing ventilation in apartments and there's corruption in Denmark and the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. sustainability goes against freedom, the Danish government promote climate propaganda. I'd like to leave Denmark.
First of all Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world.
Youre comment makes me physically cringe.
@ottotheduck8679 watch the TV2 documentary Den sorte svane. Denmark is a corrupt country.
funny i want to move from DK to Trumps US
A lot of the process is similar and paths around work or study visas would be your best bet. Good luck, it’s a great country too. It’s not Trump’s or any president’s US though, it’s always the People’s US and we elect a president every 4 years and a new congress every 2.
Did you block me?
I have always felt that the language requirements to move here are ridiculous. We're such a tiny country, and nowhere else uses our language.
On top of that, English is mandatory in our schools.
I suspect that it's because the politicians want to keep insisting that "hygge" is something uniquely Danish, and not just because we invented our own word for it (I'm only partly joking)
shit can't move ti denmark xD i mean i was born here xD
Well, welcome to Denmark. And yes the immigrations rules are stuff. That goes back in history to 90's because of 'dansk folkeparti' wanted to protect Denmark and the Danish traditions from becoming too none-danish😂😂😂
This is ironic since virtually all of our traditions are influenced by other countries due to Denmark's traditionally being a maritime nation. It's so stupid.