Registration in Denmark
If you stay in Denmark more than 3 months you will have to register with Citizen service. You need to have an address to do so. Once you have a place to live, you can book a time with Citizen Service (Borgerservice) in the municipality you live in or at International House. Please check if International House is available for the municipality (kommune) you are moving to.
The timeslots at Citizen Service (Borgerservice) and International House will be available 2 weeks in advantage. You can book the timeslot before you come to Denmark, so you can get registered in the first few days of your stay in Denmark.
Here you can see the things you should register for depending on your citizenship.
Nordic citizens
Step 1: Citizen Service
At Citizen Service (Borgerservice) you register your address and obtain your Civil Registration Number (CPR number). You can register either at the local Citizen Service in your municipality or at International House.
Once you are registered with Citizen Service, you are issued with a Civil Registration Number (CPR number). About 14 days after you have been registered, you will receive a yellow health insurance card by post, which carries your Danish Civil Registration Number.
You can book a time with Citizen Service or International House before you arrive in Denmark, so you can register with them in the first few days after you arrive in Denmark. You will need a current Danish address to register.
Read more about CPR registration.
Step 2: Tax Registration
Before you start working in Denmark, you should register at the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skattestyrelsen). They will issue an electronic tax card, which CBS needs to calculate your taxes.
If you do not have an electronic tax card, your employer must withhold 55 per cent of your salary. Your tax card will be sent directly to your employer.
Read more about how to apply for a personal tax card.
No tax registration if on the Researchers Tax Scheme
If you are on the Researcher Tax Scheme you should not register with the Danish Customs and Tax Administration. CBS will apply for the Researcher Tax Scheme on your behalf.
What to bring to get registered
There are a number of documents you must submit in order to successfully register with the public authorities. The required forms, documents, and certifications depend on your nationality.
Read more on documents to bring for regirstration for Citizen Service and Tax registration.
Step 1: Citizen Service
At Citizen Service (Borgerservice) you register your address and obtain your Civil Registration Number (CPR number). You can register either at the local Citizen Service in your municipality or at International House.
Once you are registered with Citizen Service, you are issued with a Civil Registration Number (CPR number). About 14 days after you have been registered, you will receive a yellow health insurance card by post, which carries your Danish Civil Registration Number.
You can book a time with Citizen Service or International House before you arrive in Denmark, so you can register with them in the first few days after you arrive in Denmark. You will need a current Danish address to register.
Read more about CPR registration.
Step 2: Tax Registration
Before you start working in Denmark, you should register at the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skattestyrelsen). They will issue an electronic tax card, which CBS needs to calculate your taxes.
If you do not have an electronic tax card, your employer must withhold 55 per cent of your salary. Your tax card will be sent directly to your employer.
Read more about how to apply for a personal tax card.
No tax registration if on the Researchers Tax Scheme
If you are on the Researcher Tax Scheme you should not register with the Danish Customs and Tax Administration. CBS will apply for the Researcher Tax Scheme on your behalf.
What to bring to get registered
There are a number of documents you must submit in order to successfully register with the public authorities. The required forms, documents, and certifications depend on your nationality.
Read more on documents to bring for regirstration for Citizen Service and Tax registration.
EU/EEA citizens
Step 1: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)
Once you arive in Denmark, you need to apply for an EU residence document with the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). You may initiate the process 1-2 weeks before you start your work in Denmark. Your application will normally be processed within 0-30 days.
You must book a time in advance before visiting SIRI. for more information about SIRI branch offices see New to Denmark.
Step 2: Citizen Service
At Citizen Service (Borgerservice) you register your address and obtain your Civil Registration Number (CPR number). You can register either at the local Citizen Service in your municipality or at International House.
As an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen you can register with Citizen Service if you stay in Denmark for more than three months. However, you are only required to register if you plan to stay in Denmark for longer than 6 months. If you choose not to register, we strongly encourage you to hold a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC or "Blue Card") from your home country.
Once you are registered with Citizen Service, you are issued with a Civil Registration Number (CPR number). About 14 days after you have been registered, you will receive a yellow health insurance card by post, which carries your Danish Civil Registration Number.
You can book a time with Citizen Service or International House before you arrive in Denmark, so you can register with them in the first few days after you arrive in Denmark. You will need a current Danish address to register.
Read more about CPR registration.
Step 3: Tax Registration
Before you start working in Denmark, you should register at the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skattestyrelsen). They will issue an electronic tax card, which CBS needs to calculate your taxes.
If you do not have an electronic tax card, your employer must withhold 55 per cent of your salary. Your tax card will be sent directly to your employer.
Read more about how to apply for a personal tax card.
No tax registration if on the Researchers Tax Scheme
If you are on the Researchers Tax Scheme you should not register with the Danish Customs and Tax Administration. CBS will apply for the Tax scheme on your behalf.
What to bring to get registered
There are a number of documents you must submit in order to successfully register with the public authorities. The required forms, documents, and certifications depend on your nationality..
Read more on documents to bring for regirstration for Citizen Service and Tax registration.
Step 1: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)
Once you arive in Denmark, you need to apply for an EU residence document with the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). You may initiate the process 1-2 weeks before you start your work in Denmark. Your application will normally be processed within 0-30 days.
You must book a time in advance before visiting SIRI. for more information about SIRI branch offices see New to Denmark.
Step 2: Citizen Service
At Citizen Service (Borgerservice) you register your address and obtain your Civil Registration Number (CPR number). You can register either at the local Citizen Service in your municipality or at International House.
As an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen you can register with Citizen Service if you stay in Denmark for more than three months. However, you are only required to register if you plan to stay in Denmark for longer than 6 months. If you choose not to register, we strongly encourage you to hold a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC or "Blue Card") from your home country.
Once you are registered with Citizen Service, you are issued with a Civil Registration Number (CPR number). About 14 days after you have been registered, you will receive a yellow health insurance card by post, which carries your Danish Civil Registration Number.
You can book a time with Citizen Service or International House before you arrive in Denmark, so you can register with them in the first few days after you arrive in Denmark. You will need a current Danish address to register.
Read more about CPR registration.
Step 3: Tax Registration
Before you start working in Denmark, you should register at the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skattestyrelsen). They will issue an electronic tax card, which CBS needs to calculate your taxes.
If you do not have an electronic tax card, your employer must withhold 55 per cent of your salary. Your tax card will be sent directly to your employer.
Read more about how to apply for a personal tax card.
No tax registration if on the Researchers Tax Scheme
If you are on the Researchers Tax Scheme you should not register with the Danish Customs and Tax Administration. CBS will apply for the Tax scheme on your behalf.
What to bring to get registered
There are a number of documents you must submit in order to successfully register with the public authorities. The required forms, documents, and certifications depend on your nationality..
Read more on documents to bring for regirstration for Citizen Service and Tax registration.
Non EU/EEA citizens
Step 1: Biometric features
Once you arrive in Denmark you need to have your biometric features recorded if you have not already done so in your home country. you must do this within a specified time (usually 14 day) after arriving in Denmark.
You can visit one of the SIRI branch offices. You need to book a timeslot beforehand. Find further information and link to booking a timeslot.
Step 2: Citizen Service
At Citizen Service (Borgerservice) you register your address and obtain your Civil Registration Number (CPR number). You can register either at the local Citizen Service in your municipality or at International House.
As non EU/EEA/Swiss citizen you must register with Citizen Service if you stay in Denmark for more than three months.
Once you are registered with Citizen Service, you are issued with a Civil Registration Number (CPR number). About 14 days after you have been registered, you will receive a yellow health insurance card by post, which carries your Danish Civil Registration Number.
You can book a time with Citizen Service or International House before you arrive in Denmark, so you can register with them in the first few days after you arrive in Denmark. You will need a current Danish address to register.
Read more about CPR registration.
Step 3: Tax Registration
Before you start working in Denmark, you should register at the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skattestyrelsen). They will issue an electronic tax card, which CBS needs to calculate your taxes.
If you do not have an electronic tax card, your employer must withhold 55 per cent of your salary. Your tax card will be sent directly to your employer.
Read more about how to apply for a personal tax card.
No tax registration if on the Researchers Tax Scheme
If you are on the Researchers Tax Scheme you should not register with the Danish Customs and Tax Administration. CBS will apply for the Tax scheme on your behalf.
What to bring to get registered
There are a number of documents you must submit in order to successfully register with the public authorities. The required forms, documents, and certifications depend on your nationality.
Read more on documents to bring for registration at Citizen Service and Tax registration.
Step 1: Biometric features
Once you arrive in Denmark you need to have your biometric features recorded if you have not already done so in your home country. you must do this within a specified time (usually 14 day) after arriving in Denmark.
You can visit one of the SIRI branch offices. You need to book a timeslot beforehand. Find further information and link to booking a timeslot.
Step 2: Citizen Service
At Citizen Service (Borgerservice) you register your address and obtain your Civil Registration Number (CPR number). You can register either at the local Citizen Service in your municipality or at International House.
As non EU/EEA/Swiss citizen you must register with Citizen Service if you stay in Denmark for more than three months.
Once you are registered with Citizen Service, you are issued with a Civil Registration Number (CPR number). About 14 days after you have been registered, you will receive a yellow health insurance card by post, which carries your Danish Civil Registration Number.
You can book a time with Citizen Service or International House before you arrive in Denmark, so you can register with them in the first few days after you arrive in Denmark. You will need a current Danish address to register.
Read more about CPR registration.
Step 3: Tax Registration
Before you start working in Denmark, you should register at the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skattestyrelsen). They will issue an electronic tax card, which CBS needs to calculate your taxes.
If you do not have an electronic tax card, your employer must withhold 55 per cent of your salary. Your tax card will be sent directly to your employer.
Read more about how to apply for a personal tax card.
No tax registration if on the Researchers Tax Scheme
If you are on the Researchers Tax Scheme you should not register with the Danish Customs and Tax Administration. CBS will apply for the Tax scheme on your behalf.
What to bring to get registered
There are a number of documents you must submit in order to successfully register with the public authorities. The required forms, documents, and certifications depend on your nationality.
Read more on documents to bring for registration at Citizen Service and Tax registration.
The page was last edited by: HR // 11/08/2023
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Useful links
Life in Denmark - is a part of the common public portal in Denmark called borger.dk
Work in Denmark - information for international jobseekers
New to Denmark - the official website of The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)
Denmark.dk - the official website of Denmark