Arriving

To make sure that you have all the right papers and registrations you need in order to be able to work and live in Denmark, we suggest that you follow our step-by-step guide.
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The step-by-step guide takes you through the various steps of registration with the Danish authorities and explains the papers and documentation you need to bring.

It is important that you register in the right sequence and at the right place. The registration procedure depends on your nationality. You can see which procedure is required on the following pages.

A distinction is made between: 

  1. Citizens from the EU/EEA and Switzerland
  2. Non-EU/EEA citizens
  3. Cross-border workers

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