Do EU citizens need a visa for Denmark?

No. EU citizens can enter and reside in Denmark without a visa, but must obtain an EU residence certificate for stays over 3 months.

What is a CPR number?

The CPR is your Danish civil registration number. It is required for tax, healthcare, banking and almost every administrative task.

How do I get a tax card (skattekort)?

Once you have a CPR number, apply for a skattekort via SKAT (skat.dk). Your employer downloads it electronically.

How do I access healthcare?

With a CPR you receive the yellow health card (sundhedskort) and can register with a GP. Most healthcare is tax-financed and free at the point of use.

Is my EU driving licence accepted?

Yes. EU licences are valid in Denmark until expiry, no exchange is required.

Can I open a Danish bank account without a CPR?

Traditional Danish banks require a CPR. You can use an EU digital bank in the meantime.

Moving to Denmark 2026

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Denmark

Danish

Capital: Copenhagen

Currency: DKK

Residence procedure: CPR registration at International Citizen Service / Borgerservice

Official government website

Your 7-step relocation checklist

Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Denmark with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Denmark
Step 3
Register your residence — CPR registration at International Citizen Service / Borgerservice
Deadline: Within 5 days if staying over 3 months. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal
Step 4
Get your CPR number (also used as tax ID) / Skattekort
You need a CPR number (also used as tax ID) / Skattekort to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Denmark.
Apply for CPR number (also used as tax ID) / Skattekort
Step 5
Register with Danish public healthcare (via CPR and yellow health card)
Once resident and working, register with Danish public healthcare (via CPR and yellow health card). In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
Danish public healthcare (via CPR and yellow health card) portal
Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Denmark employers pay salary into a local DKK account. Bring your ID, proof of address and CPR number (also used as tax ID) / Skattekort.
Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Denmark after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator

FAQ — Moving to Denmark

Information verified for 2026 from official Denmark government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.

Your 7-step relocation checklist

Step 1

EU Free Movement confirmed

As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Denmark with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.

Step 2

Find accommodation

A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.

Cost of living in Denmark

Step 3

Register your residence — CPR registration at International Citizen Service / Borgerservice

Deadline: Within 5 days if staying over 3 months. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.

Official government portal

Step 4

Get your CPR number (also used as tax ID) / Skattekort

You need a CPR number (also used as tax ID) / Skattekort to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Denmark.

Apply for CPR number (also used as tax ID) / Skattekort

Step 5

Register with Danish public healthcare (via CPR and yellow health card)

Once resident and working, register with Danish public healthcare (via CPR and yellow health card). In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.

Danish public healthcare (via CPR and yellow health card) portal

Step 6

Open a local bank account

Most Denmark employers pay salary into a local DKK account. Bring your ID, proof of address and CPR number (also used as tax ID) / Skattekort.

Step 7

Calculate your expected net salary

See what you'll actually take home in Denmark after tax and social security.

Open net salary calculator

FAQ — Moving to Denmark

Information verified for 2026 from official Denmark government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.