ICS Sønderborg

ICS Sønderborg provides newcomers staying for more than 3 months with authority registrations

Choose your nationality:

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You can carry out the following registrations at ICS Sønderborg

  • EU residence document – only applicable for EU/EEA/Swiss-citizens
  • CPR number (civil registration number) and health insurance card, if you live in Sønderborg or Haderslev Kommune.

Other ICS services

  • Tax card – apply online. You do not need to have received a CPR number first
  • Job search guidance – the service is provided online

Nordic citizen

To apply for a CPR number, you must apply for entry to Denmark online.

You will normally get a document with your CPR number and the contact points to your family doctor (GP) the same day you apply in ICS Sønderborg. The yellow health insurance card will be sent by post within 14 days. 

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 is 1 month. 

Health insurance card

Your health insurance card, also called yellow card, is ordered as a part of the CPR number process. Within 30 days you can expect to receive the card. Please make sure to have the correct name on your mailbox otherwise the card will not be delivered to your postal address.

  • Your original passport/nation ID card
  • Proof of your address in Denmark, for instance rental contract, housing confirmation from landlord or hotel/Airbnb booking confirmation and receipt for payment
  • Your original marriage certificate, if you are married. Please remember to bring your marriage certificate, even if your partner is not accompanying you. Divorce certificate/death certificate, if you are a widow or widower

Please note: Only marriage certificates in English/German/Scandinavian languages are accepted. Translations of certificates must be done in a satisfactory manner. Marriage and birth certificates from some countries might need to be apostille certified or legalized.

Start Apply for a Danish tax card and a personal tax number

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.

EU/EEA/Swiss citizen

Start Book an appointment to apply for EU residence document

If you and your family members plan to stay in Denmark for more than 3 months, you can apply for an EU residence document at the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), located in the same office as ICS Sønderborg.

You first need to complete an application. Once you have completed the application, you can book an appointment at SIRI. Remember that each applicant - including your children, if any - must appear in person. You will get an email with a booking confirmation and a booking number. Please bring the booking number when you visit ICS Sønderborg.

Find the relevant application pages for all types of grounds for EU residence on newtodenmark.dk.

An application page on newtodenmark.dk contains all the necessary information on how to apply for an EU residence document. Here you will also find the relevant application form, in addition to a step-by-step guide to successfully submit the application.

To apply for a CPR number, you must apply for entry to Denmark online.

You will normally get a document with your CPR number and the contact points to your family doctor (GP) the same day you apply in ICS Sønderborg. The yellow health insurance card will be sent by post within 14 days. 

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 is 1 month. 

Health insurance card

Your health insurance card, also called yellow card, is ordered as a part of the CPR number process. Within 30 days you can expect to receive the card. Please make sure to have the correct name on your mailbox otherwise the card will not be delivered to your postal address.

  • Your EU residence document
  • Your original passport/nation ID card
  • Proof of your address in Denmark, for instance rental contract, housing confirmation from landlord or hotel/Airbnb booking confirmation and receipt for payment
  • Your original marriage certificate, if you are married. Please remember to bring your marriage certificate, even if your partner is not accompanying you. Divorce certificate/death certificate, if you are a widow or widower

Please note: Only marriage certificates in English/German/Scandinavian languages are accepted. Translations of certificates must be done in a satisfactory manner. Marriage and birth certificates from some countries might need to be apostille certified or legalised.

Start Apply for a Danish tax card and a personal tax number

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.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen

To apply for a CPR number, you must apply for entry to Denmark online.

You will normally get a document with your CPR number and the contact points to your family doctor (GP) the same day you apply in ICS Sønderborg. The yellow health insurance card will be sent by post within 14 days. 

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 is 1 month. 

Health insurance card

Your health insurance card, also called yellow card, is ordered as a part of the CPR number process. Within 30 days you can expect to receive the card. Please make sure to have the correct name on your mailbox otherwise the card will not be delivered to your postal address.

  • 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 issue and latest 5 days after you have taken over your new address in Denmark
  • Your original passport/nation ID card
  • Proof of your address in Denmark, for instance rental contract, housing confirmation from landlord or hotel/Airbnb booking confirmation and receipt for payment
  • Your original marriage certificate, if you are married. Please remember to bring your marriage certificate, even if your partner is not accompanying you. Divorce certificate/death certificate, if you are a widow or widower

Please note: Only marriage certificates in English/German/Scandinavian languages are accepted. Translations of certificates must be done in a satisfactory manner. Marriage and birth certificates from some countries might need to be apostille certified or legalised.

Start Apply for a Danish tax card and a personal tax number

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.

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Last updated: 07 January 2026