Working as a cable installer and pipe fitter

Persons who intend to work on a temporarily or occasionally basis in Denmark as a cable installer or a pipe fitter, on basis of their professional qualifications acquired in another EU or EEA country or countries with which the EU has entered into an agreement on access to pursue a regulated profession, are entitled to commence the work without any recognition of qualifications.

Requirements for non EU citizens and businesses

Other requirements for non EU-citizens and businesses apply. Please contact The Danish Safety Technology Authority for further information.

Persons who intend to work on a permanent basis in Denmark as a cable installer or a pipe fitter on basis of their professional qualifications acquired in another EU or EEA country or countries with which the EU has entered into an agreement on access to pursue a regulated profession, have to request for recognition of their professional qualifications.

Requirements for non EU citizens and businesses

Other requirements for non EU-citizens and businesses apply. Please contact The Danish Safety Technology Authority for further information.

No fee required.

The decision on whether or not to issue an approval will be made as soon as possible after all necessary documents have been received.

Normally you can expect to get an answer from the Danish Safety Technology Authority within 4 weeks.

If the Danish Safety Technology Authority decides to reject your application for approval, you will receive a reasoned notification. You cannot appeal this decision to other authorities.

Legal basis in Danish law

• Executive order no. 649 of 31.05.2018 – cable installer and pipe fitter (in Danish - new window)

Law Executive order no. 649 of 31.05.2018 – cable installer and pipe fitter

Legal basis in EU directive(s) on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications

Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications