Residence & Work Permit

It is necessary to be in control of the paper work before you travel as certain permits must be obtained before arriving in the country.

The rules for residing and working in Denmark depend on your country of origin and the purpose and length of your stay in Denmark. There are separate rules for Nordic citizens, EU/EEA citizens, and citizens of other countries.

On the website newtodenmark.dk you will find an outline of the general rules applicable to foreign citizens, and it is therefore important to contact the relevant authority before coming to Denmark.

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