Hello everyone, I'm having plans about moving from my home country for a while now, and Denmark seems like a good place to live, but I wanted to know more about it.
Firstly, language: According to Google, Denmark has about 80% of the population speaking English, how true is that? I am aware that if I'm planning to move to a country with a different language I most likely should learn it's native language, but I want to know how much of the country is "in English" if this makes sense.
Second, LGBT+ acceptance: I'm transgender and really can't come out in my country due to political/religious issues conflicting with it, and according to a friend of mine, Denmark is one of the most accepting countries when it comes to LGBT+ people.
Third, weather: Although not a main priority of my possible future destination, it's definitely something I consider heavily. I hate hot weather and it started to get me to consider moving to colder parts of the globe for a more bearable living. Considering how northern Denmark is compared to many countries, I'd like to know how the weather is usually like out there.
Fourth, costs: I'm underage and can't really do much at the moment, and costs have always been on my mind about everything, so knowing things like how much taxes are paid, the average cost of living, food, and such is definitely in my interest.
Fifth, life: How is it to live in Denmark? This may sound silly but it's a genuine question I have, how do you feel about living in Denmark? What's good or bad about it? What you did or did not like about it?
I'm looking for a place to be able to settle down safely and have a comfortable life in, from what I've seen, Denmark looks like a lovely place to be in and I'd like to know more about it.
Any help is appreciated! :) And feel free to ask questions if you have any!
Edit: Thought I should mention, I'm Brazilian
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The original was posted on /r/denmark by /u/Empress_of_Lamparine at 2024-03-21 06:05:51+00:00.
frklam at 2024-03-21 11:45:01+00:00 ID:
kvvi376I'm Danish. My boyfriend has Indian citizenship (grew up in UK and took his bachelor there). He took his master degree in DK. Coming from a non-EU country he had to pay everything himself, both the education and his living costs. He did get a certain visa after finishing the master allowing him to stay looking for a job. Today, he has a good job here, have a working visa, and wants to apply for a residence permit when it's possible. Even though he get by with English everywhere, he do take Danish classes.
So, it's not impossible, but I think the best "way in" is to take an education here, if you can afford it. Maybe there is some scholars you can apply to. Otherwise, you have to find a job here before you come, but I'm pretty sure it has to pay more than 375.000 a year. That's gonna be very difficult as a minor... it's not enough just working at a café then. 🫠
However, I have met people from South America working as au pairs... I'm not sure if there are other rules there or if they might have ancestors in Portugal/Italy/Spain? Bc that would def help your situation as well. I've studied with South Americans in Sweden who used that way of getting into the country/or getting their education paid.
I'm sorry for you that it's so difficult. Because of our big welfare system we do have a lot of restrictions for immigrants... however, some sectors also desperately need more employers, so the rules might change in the future if you're educated within e.g. health, care, or technical stuff.