Residency and Work Permit

Residency and work permits are the first thing to consider when moving to Denmark. The route you need to follow depends on your current citizenship. Please click on the relevant link below for futher information:

1. Nordic Citizens 

2. EU/EEA and Swiss Citizens and another useful link.

3. Citizens from other countries i.e. Non Nordic, EU, EEA or Swiss Citizens – The route for non Nordic, EU, EEA or Swiss Citizens very much depends on your reason for moving to Denmark and whether you are applying as an employee, a self-employed person, a job seeker or as a spouse/partner/dependant. Further information can be found if you click here.

Please note that specific rules apply for those coming to Denmark to study, as an Au Pair, as an Intern, on a working holiday. for family reunification or asylum. Please click here for further information.