What to Do With Your CPR Number When Leaving Denmark (2025)
Your Danish CPR number is a lifelong ID—even after you move away. Here’s what happens to it, how to manage MitID, e-Boks, and NemKonto from abroad, and a leaving checklist.
Overview: What your CPR does (and doesn’t) do after leaving
🧾 Identity & records
Your CPR remains the key to Danish records (tax, education, medical history) and future correspondence.
🏥 Public services stop
Healthcare coverage and most public benefits end from your move date, but CPR still works for taxes and payments.
🏦 Payments & refunds
Connect a foreign bank as your NemKonto to receive Danish refunds (tax, pension payouts) after you relocate.
What happens to your CPR when you leave?
🚫 Status changes to inactive
After you report departure, Folkeregister marks your CPR inactive. The number itself never changes or disappears.
🧑⚖️ Still used for official matters
You’ll still use CPR for tax filings, bank matters, pensions, and government messages.
🔒 Privacy & access
Only authorities and authorised companies can access your CPR data. Keep it confidential like any national ID.
MitID, NemKonto & e-Boks after leaving
🆔 MitID (replaces NemID)
Ensure your MitID works abroad (app + valid ID). If you lose access, contact MitID support for remote re-verification.
🏦 NemKonto from abroad
Register a foreign bank account at nemkonto.dk so tax refunds or other Danish payments reach you.
📬 e-Boks mailbox
Keep e-Boks active: update your email/phone, check login from abroad, and download important letters before travel.
Future use & returning to Denmark
↩️ Same CPR on return
When you move back, register your new address with the kommune. Your original CPR is reactivated and you’ll get a new yellow card.
📑 Keep documents handy
Save your CPR, last tax notices, and key e-Boks letters. They’re often needed for later admin or refunds.
🛡️ Securing access
Store MitID recovery codes and keep your passport/ID valid to avoid login headaches from overseas.
Checklist: before you leave Denmark
📝 1) Deregister (Udrejse)
Report your move at borger.dk/udrejse. This ends public services and updates registers.
🏦 2) Set up NemKonto (foreign)
Add your non-DK bank at nemkonto.dk to receive any future Danish payments.
📬 3) Check e-Boks & MitID
Confirm you can log in from abroad, update contact details, and download key documents.
💸 4) File your exit-year tax
Log in at skat.dk to submit your final return and update address/payment details.
Useful links
🧭 Udrejse (official)
borger.dk/udrejse — deregister when leaving Denmark.
🏦 NemKonto
nemkonto.dk — register a foreign bank account.
📬 e-Boks
e-boks.com — access your digital mailbox.
🧾 SKAT
skat.dk — final tax return, refunds, and guidance.
🆔 MitID
mitid.dk — manage your digital ID from abroad.
Related guides on exploringdenmark.com
✈️ Leaving Denmark & taxes
🔁 How to deregister (Udrejse)
🪪 NemKonto & CPR guide
🏠 Address change
Frequently asked questions
🔢 Do I lose my CPR when I leave?
No. It’s marked inactive but kept for life. The same number is reactivated if you return.
📬 Will I keep access to e-Boks?
Yes, provided your login (MitID) works. Update contact details and save important letters before travel.
🏦 Can refunds still reach me?
Yes—link a foreign bank as NemKonto so tax/pension payments arrive normally.
🏥 What about healthcare?
Coverage and GP registration end upon deregistration. CPR still identifies you but doesn’t grant healthcare.
↩️ What if I return years later?
Register your new address with the kommune; you’ll receive a new yellow health card tied to the same CPR.
🔒 Who can access my CPR?
Authorities, banks, and organisations with a legal basis. It’s not public and is protected by law.
🧹 Can I delete or close my CPR?
No. CPR is permanent; only its active/inactive status changes with residency.
☎️ Need help after leaving?
Contact your last kommune, borger.dk, the CPR office, or MitID support.
This page is informational and not legal advice. Always check official guidance for your situation.