ICS East in Copenhagen

Address

Nyropsgade 1
1602 Copenhagen

Email: cph@kk.dk
Phone: + 45 33 66 10 00

Opening hours

Monday: 9.00 – 15.00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11.00 – 17.00
Thursday: 9.00 – 15.00
Friday: 9.00 – 14.00

Phone hours

Monday: 9.00 – 15.00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11.00 – 17.00
Thursday: 9.00 – 15.00
Friday: 9.00 – 14.00 

Book an appointment

Please know that you must book an appointment before appearing in person at ICS East.

If you have questions regarding the overall registration process, tax card or job search, please contact us by email or telephone. 

You can get the following registration services at ICS East:

• EU residence document – only applicable for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens
• CPR number – civil registration number – MitID can also be issued at the expedition

ICS East in Copenhagen do not handle applications regarding residence and work permit for non-EU citizens. Applications are handled at SIRI's main office in Valby, Copenhagen.

Other ICS services

• Tax card – online application. Please note that you do not need a CPR number in order to get a tax card
• Job and career guidance
• Registration of unemployment benefit from home country

• Read more about registration of unemployment benefit from home country

A CPR number can be issued at ICS East if you are a resident in the municipality of:

Albertslund, Allerød, Brøndby, Egedal, Faxe, Frederiksberg, Fredensborg, Frederikssund, Furesø, Gentofte, Gladsaxe, Glostrup, Greve, Gribskov, Guldborgsund, Halsnæs, Hillerød, Holbæk, Helsingør, Hvidovre, Høje-Taastrup, Hørsholm, Ishøj, Kalundborg, Køge, Lejre, Lolland, Lyngby-Taarbæk, Næstved, Odsherred, Roskilde, Rudersdal, Rødovre, Slagelse, Solrød, Sorø, Tårnby.

Not all residents in the following municipalities can get a CPR number at ICS East.

• Albertslund – A CPR number can only be issued at ICS East if you are a student living in Vognporten or Morbærhaven. Other residents should contact the Citizen Service in Albertslund.

Residents in other municipalities should apply for a CPR registration at the local Citizen Service. The Citizen Service is called 'borgerservice' in Danish. Please check the municipality website for addresses and opening hours.

Nordic citizen:

If you live in one of the following municipalities, you apply online and register at ICS East:

Albertslund, Allerød, Brøndby, Egedal, Faxe, Frederiksberg, Fredensborg, Frederikssund, Furesø, Gentofte, Gladsaxe, Glostrup, Greve, Gribskov, Guldborgsund, Halsnæs, Hillerød, Holbæk, Helsingør, Hvidovre, Høje-Taastrup, Hørsholm, Ishøj, Kalundborg, Køge, Lejre, Lolland, Lyngby-Taarbæk, Næstved, Odsherred, Roskilde, Rudersdal, Rødovre, Slagelse, Solrød, Sorø, Tårnby.

Not all residents in following municipalities can get a CPR registration at ICS East.

• Albertslund – A CPR number can only be issued at ICS East if you are a student living in Vognporten or Morbærhaven. Other residents should contact the Citizen Service in Albertslund.

If you live in other municipalities in Eastern Denmark, you apply for a CPR registration at the local Citizen Service in your residence municipality.

It takes 1 to 2 weeks to process your CPR application after applying online at ICS East. You will be notified by email with a case number. 

Things to remember when you apply for a CPR number

A permanent address in Denmark is mandatory to be able to apply for a CPR registration. The minimum residing period needed for a permanent address varies in municipalities, but usually 1 to 3 months.  

You can initiate the online CPR application process at the earliest one month before the contract/the arrangement regarding your permanent residence starts.

You will receive a case no. starting with the application year, for example 2022, by the end of the submission of the application. Please save that for any possible future enquiries and for the later appointment booking for the CPR registration.

You will be contacted via email, in case relevant documents are missing or additional ones are needed. 

If you live in one of the following municipalities, you apply online and register/collect at ICS East: Allerød, Brøndby, Copenhagen, Fredensborg, Frederiksberg, Frederikssund, Furesø, Gladsaxe, Glostrup, Guldborgsund, Halsnæs, Hillerød, Holbæk, Hvidovre, Høje‐Taastrup, Hørsholm, Ishøj, Kalundborg, Køge, Lejre, Lolland, Lyngby‐Taarbæk, Næstved, Odsherred, Roskilde, Rudersdal, Rødovre, Slagelse, Solrød or Stevns.

Not all residents in following municipalities can get a CPR number at ICS East.

• Albertslund – A CPR number can be only issued at ICS East if you are a student living in Vognporten or Morbærhaven. Other residents should contact the Citizen Service in Albertslund.
• Frederiksberg – Students in Frederiksberg cannot get a CPR number at ICS East and should contact the Citizen Service in Frederiksberg.
• Lyngby-Taarbæk – Students in Lyngby-Taarbæk cannot get a CPR number at ICS East and should contact the Citizen Service in Lyngby-Taarbæk.

If you live in other municipalities in Eastern Denmark, you apply for a CPR number at the local citizen service in your residence municipality.  

It takes 1 to 2 weeks to process your CPR application after applying online at ICS East. You will be notified by email with a case number.  

Things to remember when you apply for a CPR number 

A permanent address in Denmark is mandatory in order to be able to apply for a CPR number. The minimum residing period needed for a permanent address varies in municipalities, but usually 1 to 3 months.  

You can initiate the online CPR application process at the earliest one month before the contract/the arrangement regarding your permanent residence starts.

You will receive a case no. starting with the application year, for example 2020, by the end of the submission of the application. Please save that for any possible future enquiries and for the later appointment booking for collecting the CPR number.

You will be contacted via email, in case relevant documents are missing or additional ones are needed. 

A scanned copy of the following documents should be uploaded when you are a Nordic citizen and apply for a CPR number:

• Your original passport/national ID card.
• Proof of your address in Denmark, for instance rental contract, housing confirmation from landlord.
• Your original marriage certificate, if you are married. Even if your partner is not accompanying you. Divorce certificate/death certificate, if you are a widow or widower.
• Original birth certificates for accompanying children under 18 years. 

Please note: Only marriage certificates and birth certificates regarding your children in English/German/Scandinavian languages are accepted. EU citizens can ask for an international version of their marriage and birth certificates in their home country. Non-EU citizens would need to ask a certified interpreter to translate these documents into Danish or English. Marriage and birth certificates from some countries might need to be apostille certified or legalised. 

• Legalisation of foreign documents

Your application is processed within 1 to 2 weeks, and you receive an invitation via email with a link to book an appointment to come and register and get your CPR number at ICS in International House located at Nyropsgade 1, 1602 Copenhagen.

Bring the originals of all the documents you have uploaded in your online application to finalise your CPR process.  

You will get a CPR letter as proof of your registration and your health insurance card, also called yellow card, will be ordered, when the CPR number is issued. Within 30 days you can expect to receive the card. Please make sure to have the correct name on the mailbox, or else the card will not be delivered.

• Read more about the health insurance card

MitID

In connection with your CPR registration you can also ask for a MitID. MitID is your personal secure login for digital contact with public authorities, for your Digital Post and a wide range of online self-services. 

• Read more about MitID on MitID.dk

Your tax card must be ordered online – as a part of the process, you must upload a legible copy of the following:

• Your signed employment contract
• Passport or national ID card – both copy of front and back of card. For individuals residing in Sweden: Please attach a copy of either your passport or your national ID card + civil registration certificate.
• Your marriage certificate, if you are married. 

You can submit your tax card application, when you have less than 60 days until you start working.  

The processing time varies, but it usually takes 3 to 6 weeks to process your application.

If you have questions you can get in contact with the Danish Tax Agency by phone +45 72 22 27 80.

You can apply for a CPR registration if you are a resident in the municipality of:

Albertslund, Allerød, Brøndby, Egedal, Faxe, Frederiksberg, Fredensborg, Frederikssund, Furesø, Gentofte, Gladsaxe, Glostrup, Greve, Gribskov, Guldborgsund, Halsnæs, Hillerød, Holbæk, Helsingør, Hvidovre, Høje-Taastrup, Hørsholm, Ishøj, Kalundborg, Køge, Lejre, Lolland, Lyngby-Taarbæk, Næstved, Odsherred, Roskilde, Rudersdal, Rødovre, Slagelse, Solrød, Sorø, Tårnby.

Not all residents in the following municipalities can get a CPR registration at ICS East:

• Albertslund – A CPR number can only be issued at ICS East if you are a student living in Vognporten or Morbærhaven. Other residents should contact the Citizen Service in Albertslund.

If you live in other municipalities in Eastern Denmark, you apply for a CPR number at the local Citizen Service in your residence municipality.

It takes 1 to 2 weeks to process your CPR application after applying online at ICS East. You will be notified by email with a case number.

Things to remember when you apply for a CPR number

A permanent address in Denmark is mandatory in order to be able to apply for a CPR number. The minimum residing period needed for a permanent address varies in municipalities, but usually 1 to 3 months.

You can initiate the online CPR application process at the earliest one month before the contract/the arrangement regarding your permanent residence starts. Please note that you can submit the application without possessing the EU residence document, but you must bring it when you register and get your CPR number at ICS East in Copenhagen. Please look at step 2 on how to obtain an EU residence document.

You will receive a case number starting with the application year, for instance 2023, by the end of the application submission. Please save that number for any possible future enquiries and for the later booking of your CPR appointment. You will be contacted via email, in case relevant documents are missing or additional ones are needed.

A scanned copy of following documents should be uploaded when you are a EU/EEA/Swiss citizen and apply for a CPR number:

• Your original passport/national ID card.
• Proof of your address in Denmark, for instance rental contract housing confirmation from landlord.
• Your original marriage certificate, if you are married. Even if your partner is not accompanying you / Divorce certificate/death certificate, if you are a widow or widower.
• Original birth certificates for accompanying children under 18 years.
• EU residence document if you already possess it. If not, you must bring it when you go for the CPR registration at ICS East in Copenhagen – please look at step 2 on how to obtain an EU residence document.

Please note: Only marriage certificates and birth certificates regarding your children in English/German/Scandinavian languages are accepted. EU citizens can ask for an international version of their marriage and birth certificates in their home country. Non EU citizens would need to ask a certified interpreter to translate these documents into Danish or English. Marriage and birth certificates from some countries might need to be apostille certified or legalised. 

• Legalisation of foreign documents

Your application is processed within 1 to 2 weeks, and you receive an invitation via email with a link to book an appointment to come and register and get your CPR number at ICS in International House located at Nyropsgade 1, 1602 Copenhagen.

Bring the originals of all the documents you have uploaded in your online application to finalise your CPR registration.  

You will get a CPR letter as proof of your registration and your health insurance card, also called yellow card, will be ordered, when the CPR number is issued. Within 30 days you can expect to receive the card. Please make sure to have the correct name on the mailbox, or else the card will not be delivered.

• Read more about the health insurance card

MitID

In connection with your CPR registration you can also ask for a MitID. MitID is your personal secure login for digital contact with public authorities, for your Digital Post and a wide range of online self-services. 

• Read more about MitID on MitID.dk

If you would like to apply for an EU residence document at ICS EAST in Copenhagen, you need to book an appointment in advance in order to appear in person to hand in the application. The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) is the responsible authority.

At your appointment, you will get the EU registration processed and the document handed over – provided you have brought all the necessary documents.

Please bring the following documents:

• Form OD1. Each family member must fill in form OD1 Application for EU residence document – incl. accompanying children.

Newtodenmark.dk: The official portal for foreign nationals who wish to visit, live or work in Denmark

Form OD1 is located in the following path: Frontpage > you want to apply > residence as an EU/EEA citizen > EU residence as a worker > How to apply

• Employment contract or declaration by the Employer: Appendix A in form OD1. Please note, that you must register within 1 month from the day your employer have signed the employment contract/the Declaration by the employer
• Your original passport/ID card with photo

The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) is the responsible authority.

You may also choose to apply for EU residence document at SIRI’s office located at Carl Jacobsens Vej 39, 2500 Valby. 

You need to book an appointment in advance in order to appear in person to hand in the application at SIRI in Valby.

Please note that you still need to apply for a CPR number, also called civil registration number, at ICS East in Copenhagen or at the Citizen Service centre of your residence municipality.  

Your tax card must be ordered online – as a part of the process, you must upload a legible copy of the following:

• Your signed employment contract
• Passport or national ID card – both copy of front and back of card
• Your marriage certificate, if you are married

You can submit your tax card application, when you have less than 60 days until you start working.

The processing time varies, but it usually takes 3 to 6 weeks to process your application. If you have questions you can get in contact with the Danish Tax Agency by phone +45 72 22 27 80.

It is very important that you already hold a valid work and residence permit before applying.

You can apply only if you are a resident in the municipality of:

Albertslund, Allerød, Brøndby, Egedal, Faxe, Frederiksberg, Fredensborg, Frederikssund, Furesø, Gentofte, Gladsaxe, Glostrup, Greve, Gribskov, Guldborgsund, Halsnæs, Hillerød, Holbæk, Helsingør, Hvidovre, Høje-Taastrup, Hørsholm, Ishøj, Kalundborg, Køge, Lejre, Lolland, Lyngby-Taarbæk, Næstved, Odsherred, Roskilde, Rudersdal, Rødovre, Slagelse, Solrød, Sorø, Tårnby.

Not all residents in the following municipalities can get a CPR number at ICS East:

• Albertslund – a CPR number can be only issued at ICS East if you are a student living in Vognporten or Morbærhaven. Other residents should contact the Citizen Service in Albertslund.

If you live in other municipalities in Eastern Denmark, you can apply for a CPR number at the local Citizen Service in your residence municipality.

It takes 1 to 2 weeks to process your CPR application after applying online.

You will be notified by email with a case number.

Things to remember when you apply for a CPR number

A permanent address in Denmark is mandatory in order to be able to apply for a CPR number. The minimum residing period needed for a permanent address varies in municipalities, but usually 1 to 3 months.

You will receive a case number starting with the application year, for instance 2023, by the end of the application submission. Please save that number for any possible future enquiries and for the later booking of a CPR appointment.

You will be contacted via email, in case relevant documents are missing and/or additional ones are needed.

Scanned copies of the following documents should be uploaded when you apply for a CPR number:

• Your work and residence permit from the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration. Please note, that you must register for the CPR number within 6 months from the date of permit issued and latest 5 days after you have moved into your Danish residence.
• Your original passport.
• Proof of your address in Denmark, for instance rental contract, letter from landlord.
• Your original marriage certificate, if you are married. Even if your partner is not accompanying you. Divorce certificate/death certificate, if you are a widow or widower.
• Original birth certificates for accompanying children under 18 years.

Please note: Only marriage certificates and birth certificates regarding your children in English/German/Scandinavian languages are accepted. EU citizens can ask for an international version of their marriage and birth certificates in their home country. Non EU citizens would need to ask a certified interpreter to translate these documents into Danish or English. Marriage and birth certificates from some countries might need to be apostille certified or legalised.

• Legalisation of foreign documents

Your application is processed within 1 to 2 weeks, and you receive an invitation via email with a link to book an appointment to come and register and get your CPR number at ICS in International House located at Nyropsgade 1, 1602 Copenhagen.

Bring the originals of all the documents you have uploaded in your online application to finalise your CPR process.

You will get a CPR letter as proof of your registration and your health insurance card, also called yellow card, will be ordered, when the CPR number is issued. Within 30 days you can expect to receive the card. Please make sure to have the correct name on the mailbox, or else the card will not be delivered.

• Read more about the health insurance card

MitID

In connection with your CPR registration you can also ask for a MitID. MitID is your personal secure login for digital contact with public authorities, for your Digital Post and a wide range of online self-services. 

• Read more about MitID on MitID.dk

Your tax card must be ordered online – as a part of the process, you must upload a legible copy of the following:

• Your signed employment contract
• Passport or national ID card – both copy of front and back of card
• Your marriage certificate (if you are married).

You can submit your tax card application, when you have less than 60 days until you start working.  

The processing time varies, but it usually takes 3 to 6 weeks to process your application.

If you have questions you can get in contact with the Danish Tax Agency by phone +45 72 22 27 80.

Københavns Erhvervshus is part of International Citizen Service, offering a wide range of job and career programmes for international citizens living in many municipalities in Greater Copenhagen. 

If your municipality of residence is included in the agreement, the programmes are free of charge for you and your spouse. 

• Check to see if your municipality is part of the agreement

Please visit the City of Copenhagen's international website for more information:

• International website of City of Copenhagen