Health Guide: Working Holiday Denmark

This guide details the mandatory health requirements for applicants from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. The Danish process is known for its administrative efficiency, focusing on insurance coverage rather than physical examinations.

1. Are medical exams mandatory?

No. SIRI (the Danish immigration agency) does not require medical exams, blood tests, or chest X-rays for any of the nationalities with an active agreement.

• Vaccinations: It is not mandatory to present vaccination certificates (such as COVID-19 or Yellow Fever) for the WH1 visa process.

• No preventive screenings: You do not need to undergo health check-ups prior to your application.

  
  

2. Health Insurance (The Only Mandatory Requirement)

While medical exams are not required, health insurance is a critical sanitary requirement. Lack of this document or insufficient validity will lead to an automatic visa rejection.

Mandatory conditions for all nationalities:

• Validity: It must cover the full 12 months of your stay.

• Amount: Minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR.

• Scope: Must include hospitalization, emergencies, and medical and funerary repatriation.

  
  

3. Comparison by Nationality

Country	Medical Exam Required?	12-Month Insurance Required?
Argentina	No	Yes
Australia	No	Yes
Canada	No	Yes
Chile	No	Yes
Japan	No	Yes
New Zealand	No	Yes
South Korea	No	Yes

4. Health and Insurance Tips

• English Certificate: Ensure your insurance "voucher" or certificate is issued in English to avoid unnecessary translation costs with SIRI.

• Link with the CPR: Insurance is vital to cover you during the first few months until you obtain your CPR, which grants you access to the Danish public healthcare system ("the yellow card").