Losing your job on a work permit, act fast
What happens to your permit
When a job tied to your work permit ends, whether you resign or are let go, your employer must notify SIRI, and your permit becomes invalid once employment ends. You do not automatically keep the right to stay and job-hunt.
The grace period
SIRI generally grants a grace period, often up to six months, to find a new qualifying job. Crucially, you cannot work during this period until a new work permit is approved for the new role. A new job means a new permit application, see changing employer.
Money during the gap
Work-permit holders on tied visas are generally not eligible for dagpenge (unemployment benefit), since being available for work without a valid permit conflicts with immigration rules. Plan financially for the gap, and check your a-kasse situation carefully.
What to do immediately
Act fast: confirm your grace-period end date with SIRI, start job-hunting at once (finding a job), and line up a new permit application before you start any new role. If your family's permits depend on yours, factor that in too.
Common questions
What happens to my work permit if I lose my job?
It becomes invalid once employment ends, but SIRI usually grants a grace period (often up to 6 months) to find new work.
Can I work during the grace period?
No, not until a new work permit is approved for a new qualifying job.
Can I claim dagpenge if I lose my job on a work permit?
Generally no, tied-visa holders are usually not eligible for unemployment benefit.