The Danish Embassy in Stockholm is looking for a Consular Officer

Position: Consular Officer

Type of employment: 6-month temporary employment on a local contract with a possible extension

Employment start: October 1, 2025 (or soonest thereafter)

Location: Danish Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden

Deadline for application: September 24, 2025

 

The Embassy of Denmark in Stockholm is looking for a full-time Consular Officer on a 6-month temporary local contract with a possibility for extension.

 

The position

Your tasks will i.a. include the following:

• Provide customer assistance to Danish nationals applying for passports at the counter
• Assist with data entry for various internal systems within passport, visa and residence permits
• Answer inquiries about Danish rules and regulation
• Communication (oral and written) with Swedish authorities
• Other consular assistance, including advice and assistance to Danish nationals in crises situations, e.g. accidents, sickness etc.
• Ad hoc assignments from the management team

 

The ideal candidate

• Excellent communication skills
• A structured mind-set and good planning and coordination skills
• Service-mindedness
• IT proficiency and solid skills regarding the Microsoft Office program
• Has the ability to work independently and as a team member, often under time pressure
• Has strict prioritization capabilities related to both time and tasks
• Is responsible and robust and willing to work extra hours occasionally when needed
• Has excellent communication skills. The applicant must be proficient in Danish (Swedish or Norwegian)

 

What we offer

We are an Embassy of driven and dedicated people. Our work environment is dynamic with a high team spirit and a large degree of independence in planning daily work. We are motivated by making a difference and strive to represent Danish interests in Sweden in the best possible way - and have fun while doing it. We offer an opportunity to develop in an international environment with very diverse tasks, while providing value to Denmark.

 

Employment conditions

• Full time employment on a 6-month temporary local contract with a possible extension based on Swedish labour law and the minimum standards of the Danish Foreign Service
• A standard 37 hours workweek, including 30 min lunch, on the basis of a flexible hours schedule
• Entitlement to 2,08 days of paid holiday per month (25 days per year)
• A salary which reflects the candidate’s level of qualifications and functions
• Social security and workplace pension schemes
• Benefits and other conditions based on the Embassy’s Staff Handbook

 

Application and Recruitment Process

Please submit your application with the relevant supporting documents to [email protected] marked “Application: Consular Officer”.

Deadline is September 24, 2025. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews, which are expected to take place in the following week.

Final candidates will have to pass and uphold security clearance by the relevant Danish authorities.

In the Danish Foreign Service, we want to promote equality and diversity. Therefore, all qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, religion and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for the position.

 

Additional information

For additional information about the position, please feel free to contact Head of Consular Department Mr. Carsten Jensen, e-mail: [email protected],
phone: +46 (0)8 406 75 06. For more information about the Embassy, please visit our website www.sverige.um.dk.

 

About us

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with 23 employees, 5 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy promotes and strengthens political, commercial and cultural ties between Denmark and Sweden. For more information on the Embassy, see www.sverige.um.dk.