Permit for jobseeking
If an employed foreigner has been granted a 6 months jobseeking permit in addition to their residence and work permit.
When a foreign national has been issued a residence card type R, it is important that you, as an employer, are aware that in this permit type there is a difference between the date of expiry of the work permit and the date of expiry of the residence permit.
The difference is caused by the addition of a residence permit for job seeking valid for 6 months after the date of expiry of the work permit. Thus, the residence permit expires 6 months after the work permit. It is important that you are aware that foreign nationals do not have the right to work during the job seeking period.
The date of expiry of the residence permit incl. the job seeking permit valid for 6 months is shown on the frontside of the residence card.
The date of expiry of the work permit is shown on the backside of the residence card. On the backside, it is also stated whether the work permit is localized and which employer the foreign national is allowed to work for.