Residence in Denmark for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens

You and your family can reside in Denmark under EU regulations as a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland

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You can reside in Denmark under EU regulations if you belong to one of these 2 groups: 

  1. You are a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland.
  2. You are a family member of an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, regardless of your citizenship.

Citizens of Norway and Iceland can reside in Denmark as Nordic citizens:

Grounds for residence

Your specific situation will determine which category you should apply under. There are specific requirements that you have to fulfil based on your grounds for residence.

Find information about all grounds for residence on the official website for foreign nationals:

You can find the relevant application pages for all types of grounds for EU residence on newtodenmark.dk.

Step 1: Complete the application 

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.

Step 2: Appear in person within 30 days

You must appear in person in one of SIRI’s branch offices within 30 days after completing an online application. You are only able to book an appointment, once you have completed the application. You can also appear in person at one of the International Citizen Service centres:

  • Staying for less than 3 months: As an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you can freely enter Denmark and stay for up to 3 months without registering your residence.
  • Staying for more than 3 months: If you plan to stay in Denmark for longer than 3 months, you must apply for an EU residence document within 3 months after entering the country.
  • Job seeking: You are required to submit an application for an EU residence document within 6 months after entering Denmark.

You need an EU residence document in order to get a civil registration number (CPR number). 

The video serves as a guide for you as an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen. It explains the necessary steps you need to take when staying in Denmark for more than 3 months. These steps will help you access public services and ensure that you are correctly registered in the Danish system.

More information

If you receive a negative decision on your residence permit application, you have the right to appeal. Find information on how to appeal on newtodenmark.dk. 

On lifeindenmark.dk:

Other websites:

New to Denmark is the official portal for foreign nationals who wish to visit, live or work in Denmark or Greenland.

Workindenmark is a public employment service specifically designed for qualified international candidates seeking jobs in Denmark and Danish companies looking for foreign candidates.

  • Workindenmark.dk

Written by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)

Last updated: 04 February 2026

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