To qualify for unemployment benefits and support from the unemployment fund, there are a few conditions you’ll need to meet:

• Be a member of the unemployment fund for at least one year.
• Fulfil an income requirement of DKK 273.504 (2025). Only income in membership periods can be used in the calculation and you can include a maximum of DKK 22.792 (2025) per month.
  The income requirement can be fulfilled on the basis of A or B-income from which labour market contributions have been paid, including salary or profit from self-employed activities.
• You can document that your employment has been on the pay and working conditions usually applicable in Denmark.
• You can document that your pay corresponds to the pay in Danish collective agreements.
• Your income must have been registered with the Income Register of Skat.

If your pay is much lower than the collective agreement’s standard, it could affect your right to unemployment benefits. Contact your local 3F branch to get more details and avoid misunderstandings.

To obtain unemployment benefits in Denmark, you must: 

• Live in Denmark.
• Be registered with the job centre.
• Seek employment.
• Be available to the Danish labour market on equal terms with the Danes.

You are always welcome to contact the local 3F trade union to check if your pay and employment conditions live up to the collective agreement requirements.

If you’ve worked in another EU/EEA country or Switzerland, your insurance and employment periods may be transferred to Denmark. You just need to meet these requirements: 

• Be employed and register within eight weeks of ending your insurance in the other country.
• Work 296 hours within the first 12 weeks/three months of arriving in Denmark (148 hours for part-time insured).
• Make sure your income in the other country was taxed and met the standard pay for that country.
• Submit payslips or other documents to prove your working hours and income abroad.

If you’ve been a member of a Danish unemployment fund within the last five years, you won’t need to meet the work requirement. 

You must have one year of uninterrupted membership. You can include the insurance period from your country of origin if you meet the above conditions. 

3F and the unemployment fund use digital mail for all correspondence. You’ll find everything you need in “Mit arkiv” on Mit3F. To make sure you don’t miss anything important, here’s what to do:

Update Your Contact Information:

• Log in to Mit3F to review and update your contact details.
• Ensure your mobile number and email address are current and correct.

Check Your Digital Mail Regularly:

• Log into "Mit arkiv" frequently to stay informed about any updates or important messages from 3F.

Keeping your contact information updated is crucial for uninterrupted communication. If your contact details are incorrect, you may miss out on important notifications regarding your benefits and other services.

When there is mail for you, we will send you an e-mail message as well as an SMS message to your mobile number.

Remember, digital mail carries the same legal weight as a physical letter. Not responding could affect your membership and your entitlement to unemployment or early retirement benefits.

If you cannot open your digital mail or gain access to the mailbox, you can get help by calling +45 70 300 300 or by sending a mail to 3f@3f.dk. 

In case you have issues with MitID, please contact MitID support on tel. +45 33 98 00 10 or by e-mail.

In case of technical issues, we’ll post updates on the Mit3F login page.

If you’re unable to receive digital mail, you may be eligible for an exemption. Contact us, and we’ll help you figure out if you qualify.