Registration in Denmark
To ensure a legal stay in Denmark, there are several steps for non-Danish citizens to consider and remember. The rules for entering Demark may vary depending on where you come from. Learn more about your situation below.
Nordic citizens
As a Nordic citizen of Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden, you have the right to register your residence after 3 months uninterrupted stay in Denmark. You have a duty to register your residence in Denmark after 6 months stay or if you plan to stay in Denmark longer than 6 months.
This can be done at Borgerservice (Citizen Service) at Nytorv 1, 6000 Kolding. You must make an appointment before you show up. You can make an appointment here.
Nordic citizens may enter Denmark without a passport, but you must always be able to identify yourself with a driver’s license or a passport.
Residence for EU/EEA citizens
As an EU citizen, you may freely enter Denmark and remain for up to three months without an EU residence document. If you are a job seeker, you may reside in Denmark for up to six months without a residence document. The three and six month periods are calculated from the date you enter Denmark.
Read more at Registering as an EU citizen to find your options how to obtain a residence document.
Citizens from outside Scandinavia, the EU/EEA and Switzerland
Please note that the Danish Immigration Service administers this area. Read more and find their contact information at New to Denmark. You can find more information about registering as a non-EU citizen here.
CPR number
Residents of Denmark are issued a CPR number (civil registration number) by the Danish Civil Registration System. CPR is an abbreviation for Central Person Register, and it is an essential identification form used when you are in contact with the Danish authorities.
Find more info about "how to get a CPR" as a EU/EEA citizen and as a Non-EU citizen.
MitID
The Danish national MitID is a personal key to digital services provided by the public sector. It gives you access to platforms such as Borger.dk and it is a form of identification connected to your CPR number.
Find more information here.
Borger.dk (e-Boks)
Borger.dk is a digital mailbox, where you can access and register information, such as your address, SKAT (tax authorities), social services and health services. It is also the platform where the public authorities will contact you with important information regarding your stay in Denmark.
You can see all mails from Borger.dk in an app called e-Boks.
Bank
Opening a Danish bank account is a good idea when you are living and working in Denmark. Before visiting a bank, call ahead to find out which documentation they require to open an account.
Similar to a lot of other countries, it is advisable to shop around to find the bank that suits you best. There are large banks and smaller regional banks to choose from. Some banks have many branches, whilst others have few. Most banks provide e-banking in English.
NemKonto
In order to be able to recieve payments from the Danish public authorities, such as tax refunds, child subsidies, student loans, unemployment benefits and holiday allowances, you need to register a NemKonto.
A NemKonto is a normal bank account you already own - foreign or Danish - you simply choose which one you would like to use to receive the payments.
