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The official guide to
Life in Denmark

Life in Denmark - Home

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Before moving

Things to consider before moving to Denmark

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When arriving

Your quick guide to what you need to do as a newcomer to Denmark

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If leaving

Before leaving Denmark, there are a few practical matters you must attend to

All topics

The menu consists of four subjects. You will find shortcuts to the most popular pages under each subject.

Topic Housing and moving

  • Conditions for foreign citizens’ acquisition of Danish citizenship
  • More about Housing and moving ...

Topic Working

  • Holiday allowance
  • Recognition of foreign qualifications
  • More about Working ...

Topic Family and children

  • Child allowance
  • If you wish to get married in Denmark
  • More about Family and children ...

Topic Economy and tax

  • Tax matters and what taxes are spent on
  • Taxation on purchase and sale of real property
  • More about Economy and tax ...

Topic School and education

  • Framework for the primary school
  • Admission to higher education in Denmark
  • More about School and education ...

Topic Healthcare

  • Health insurance card
  • More about Healthcare ...

Topic Travel and transport

  • Purchase and sale of a motor vehicle
  • How to obtain a driving license in Denmark
  • More about Travel and transport ...

Topic Pension

  • State Pension
  • ATP Livslang Pension
  • More about Pension ...

Topic Rights

  • Elections in Denmark
  • Fourteen-day cooling-off period
  • More about Rights ...

Topic Leisure and networking

  • Culture and association activities
  • Facts about Denmark
  • More about Leisure and networking ...

Topic Digital services

  • NemID
  • Digital Post
  • More about Digital services ...

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