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Moving to Denmark, made simple

Everything you need to move to Denmark: CPR, residence permits, MitID, NemKonto and your first two weeks. Step-by-step for internationals.

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CPR Number: What It Is & How to Get One

How to get a Danish CPR number, why you need it, and what to do at International Citizen Service. Step-by-step for new arrivals.

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Danish Residence Permits Explained

The main Danish residence permit types compared, with who qualifies and how to apply. A plain-English overview for internationals.

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Your First Two Weeks in Denmark: Checklist

A sequenced checklist for your first fortnight: CPR, MitID, bank, address, health card and more.

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Before you arrive

01Pre-Arrival Checklist: Before You Move to DenmarkWhat to sort out before you land in Denmark – documents, permits, housing and money – in one checklist.02Moving to Denmark: EU vs Non-EU CitizensHow the rules, timelines and paperwork differ for EU/EEA and non-EU citizens moving to Denmark.03Danish Residence Permits ExplainedThe main Danish residence permit types compared, with who qualifies and how to apply. A plain-English overview for internationals.04Work Permit vs Study Permit in DenmarkThe key differences between work and study permits, what each allows, and how switching between them works.05Pay Limit & Fast Track Schemes ExplainedHow the Pay Limit and Fast Track work permit schemes work, salary thresholds, and who should use which.06The Positive List: Shortage Jobs in DenmarkHow the Positive List works, which occupations are on it, and how it opens a faster route to a work permit.

Your first weeks

01CPR Number: What It Is & How to Get OneHow to get a Danish CPR number, why you need it, and what to do at International Citizen Service. Step-by-step for new arrivals.02International Citizen Service (ICS) ExplainedWhat ICS does, which cities have one, what to bring, and how to book your appointment as a newcomer to Denmark.03Registering Your Address (Folkeregister)How and when to register your Danish address, why it matters for your CPR, and what happens if you move.04How to Set Up MitID in DenmarkWhat MitID is, why it unlocks Danish digital life, and how to activate it as a newcomer.05NemKonto: Your Official Danish AccountWhat a NemKonto is, how it differs from a normal bank account, and how to register one for salary and refunds.06Borger.dk and e-Boks: The EssentialsHow to use Borger.dk and e-Boks, Denmark's official self-service and digital post platforms, from day one.07Your First Two Weeks in Denmark: ChecklistA sequenced checklist for your first fortnight: CPR, MitID, bank, address, health card and more.08EES at Copenhagen Airport: What to ExpectWhat the EU Entry/Exit System means at Copenhagen Airport – who is registered, biometrics, queues and the 90/180 rule.

Settling & staying

01Bringing Your Family to DenmarkFamily reunification rules for spouses, partners and children, including requirements and processing times.02Renewing or Extending Your Residence PermitWhen and how to renew a Danish residence permit, common pitfalls, and how to avoid a gap in status.03Permanent Residency in Denmark: RequirementsThe income, employment, language and residence requirements for Danish permanent residency, explained clearly.04Danish Citizenship: The Path ExplainedRequirements, tests and timelines for becoming a Danish citizen, including dual citizenship rules.05Cities in DenmarkAarhus, Odense and Aalborg – life beyond Copenhagen.

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Permit & CPR Renewal Tracker

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Guides by nationality

Your route into Denmark depends on your passport. These guides cover the specifics for common nationalities – visa route, tax, driving licence and settling in.

UKFrom the UKPost-Brexit third-country route, permits, tax and EES/ETIAS.USFrom the USPermits plus dual US-Danish tax filing and FATCA banking.CAFrom CanadaThe Working Holiday route, permits and residency-based tax.AUFrom Australia / NZWorking Holiday for under-30s, permits and tax.ARDesde ArgentinaEn espanol: Working Holiday, permisos, impuestos.CLDesde ChileEn espanol: Working Holiday, permisos, impuestos.PLZ PolskiPo polsku: swoboda przeplywu, dokument pobytowy, CPR.UAЗ УкраїниУкраїнською: тимчасовий захист, дозвіл, CPR.

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