As a citizen of a Nordic country (Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden), you are free to enter, live, study and work in Denmark. You do not have to apply for neither a residence or work permit, nor an EU residence document.
Residence in Denmark for Nordic citizens
You can freely enter, reside and work in Denmark as a Nordic citizen
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You must be able to identify yourself
You must always be able to identify yourself with, for example, a driving licence or national identity card if requested by the authorities. However, you do not need to bring your passport when you are a Nordic citizen.
Stay for more than 3 months: Register your place of residence
If you plan to stay in Denmark for more than 3 months, you must register your place of residence. You register your place of residence at your local municipality or at one of the International Citizen Service centres (ICS):
Video: Watch this guide if you stay for more than 3 months
The video serves as a guide for you as a Nordic 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.
Please see also
On lifeindenmark.dk:
Other websites:
Workindenmark is a public employment service specifically designed for qualified international candidates seeking jobs in Denmark and Danish companies looking for foreign candidates.
Info Norden is the Nordic Council of Ministers' information service. Read about moving, working and studying in the Nordic countries.
Øresunddirekt is an information service that conveys information to residents and businesses in the Øresund region. This is relevant if you commute between Denmark and Sweden.
EURES (European Employment Services) is a European network of employment services that offers for instance job search assistance, information on living and working conditions, and career guidance for both job seekers and employers.
Last updated: 30 January 2026