NOW I'M REGISTERED - THEN WHAT?
There are a lot of things you need to do once you have registered, such as health insurance, getting a doctor, bringing your car to Denmark, getting a driver’s license and so on.
Your address
When you move into your Danish residence, you must have your name on the door/letter box in order for the postman to find you. Otherwise you will not receive any mail or packages.
If you change your address during your stay in Denmark, Borgerservice (Citizen Service) must be notified online no later than five days after you have moved. It is also advisable to inform the post office, as your mail will then automatically be forwarded to your new address for six months after moving.
When you leave Denmark again, you must notify the National Register online no later than five days prior to your departure. You must also inform your study administration if you move during your stay here.
Healthcare
Health insurance
As a resident of Denmark, public healthcare is provided free of charge. However, you will need to pay for medicine and dental treatment.
Citizens of countries in the EU, the EEA or Switzerland must inform about their current health insurance country. Please submit this information immediately upon completing your registration with the Danish civil registration system. Read more here.
When you register in Denmark, Borgerservice (Citizen Service) will send you a (yellow) Danish health insurance card to your Danish address 2 to 3 weeks after you have registered. You can find more information regarding you doctor at Borger.dk.
If you are traveling in the EU/EEA, you must have a separate (blue) European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). As a citizen of a country in the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, you can order an EHIC for free online at Borger.dk with your NemID.
Get in touch with a doctor
Most doctors are open for a few emergency consultations every day. But normally you call them and make an appointment within a few days. The phone number of your doctor can be found on your yellow card.
If you need to consult a doctor on weekdays between 4 PM and 8 AM (kl. 16.00 – 08.00), during weekends or public holidays, you must call the doctor on duty (Lægevagten) on phone: +45 70110707. Lægevagten is situated at the hospital (Sygehus Lillebælt, Kolding).
Alarm 112 – for life-threatening illness and serious accidents
If a serious accident has occurred or if you need emergency help for a life-threatening illness you can call +45 112.
How does the Danish tax system work?
When you move to Denmark, you become subject to full tax liablity and you will therefore have to register with SKAT (Danish tax authority).
When working in Denmark (either as a student or as a full time worker) you have to pay income tax. It is not optional, and you can apply for a tax card. You'll need your CPR number, Danish address, and MitID.
SKAT has a 'special student rule' if you have moved to Denmark to study. It is a good idea to keep yourself up to date on all the rules, as you might qualify for limited tax liability.
If you also find it to be overwhelming, then don't worry! Skattestyrelsen has made a video explaining the Danish Tax System.
Transportation
Kolding has lots of good options for transportation, such as bike lanes, public transportation, and of course driving.
Public transportation
Sydtrafik is a Danish traffic company responsible for public transport in the Jutland part of Region Southern Denmark, such as Kolding. You can plan your next trip with Rejseplanen.
You can buy a ticket with the app Rejsebillet or use a Rejsekort (Travel card), which is an electronic ticketing system for buses, trains, and the metro. Students get a discount with an Ungdomskort (Youth Card), and newcomers get a free Rejsekort for two months.
DRIVER'S LICENSE
In some cases, moving to Denmark may require you to exchange your foreign driver’s license for a Danish driver’slicense. Read more about foreign driver’s licenses here.
To exchange your driver’s license, visit Borgerservice (Citizen Service) at Nytorv 1, 6000 Kolding. You can make an appointment here or call ahead at (+45) 79 79 79 79.
If you would like to bring your own car, please note that The Motor Vehicle Agency (Motorstyrelsen) administers this area. Read more about it at their website.
Cross-border commuter
If you are considering registering as a cross-border commuter, you need to pay special attention to specific aspects of your residency in Denmark. Read more about cross-border commuters here.
WHEN LEAVING DENMARK – FOR VACATION OR FOR GOOD
If you leave Denmark permanently, you are required to follow a specific procedure, which ensures that you are no longer registered as a resident in Denmark. Read more about practical matters before leaving here.
Please note that going abroad more than six months are considered permanently leaving Denmark.
If your stay abroad lasts six months or less, you are entitled to remain registered as a resident of Denmark if, during your stay abroad, your residence in Denmark is fully available to you. Read more about how going abroad can affect your registration in Denmark here.