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EU and EEA citizens moving to Denmark must complete three key registrations: CPR number and address registration at the local Borgerservice, a Tax Card (Skattekort) from Skat, and NemID/MitID digital identity. The CPR number is Denmark's central personal registration number and is required for employment, healthcare, banking, and all public services. This guide covers each procedure with required documents, processing times, fees, and office locations.

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Denmark

Capital: Copenhagen

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

CPR Number & Address Registration

International House / Citizen Service Centre (Borgerservice)

Deadline: Register within 5 days of arrival if staying over 3 months
Processing Time: CPR number issued within 5 working days of registration. ID card arrives by post in 1–2 weeks.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: Required at International House (Copenhagen). Walk-in at some Borgerservice centers outside Copenhagen.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Proof of address — rental contract (lejekontrakt) or property deed
  • Employment contract or letter from employer OR proof of enrollment at a Danish educational institution OR proof of self-employment OR proof of sufficient funds
  • Marriage certificate (if registering a spouse)
  • Completed registration form (available online or at the center)
Where to Do It:

Copenhagen: International House (Gyldenløvesgade 11). Other cities: local Borgerservice center at the municipality. The International House combines SIRI, Tax, and municipal services in one location.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of approximately DKK 5,000 for late registration. Without a CPR number you may not be able to open a bank account, get a Danish phone number, access healthcare, or start employment.

Regional Variations: Copenhagen uses International House; other municipalities use Borgerservice. Same rules nationwide.
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Tax Card (Skattekort)

SKAT (Danish Tax Authority)

Deadline: Apply before receiving your first salary
Processing Time: Issued within a few days of CPR registration. Tax card available digitally on skat.dk.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: No appointment for online registration. In-person available at SKAT offices or International House.
Required Documents:
  • CPR number (mandatory — must register first)
  • Employment contract
  • Bank account details (Danish NemKonto)
  • Completed tax registration form (available on skat.dk)
Where to Do It:

Online via skat.dk/tastselv (most common method). In-person at SKAT offices or International House in Copenhagen.

If You Don't Do It:

Without a tax card your employer deducts 55% emergency tax (nødtræk) from your salary. This can be reclaimed when filing your annual return, but causes significant cash flow issues.

Regional Variations: Same process nationwide. Online system accessible everywhere.
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NemID/MitID (Digital Identity)

Borgerservice / MitID Support

Deadline: Should obtain as soon as possible after CPR registration
Processing Time: MitID activation code arrives by post within 5–7 business days. Activation itself takes 15 minutes.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: In-person verification required at Borgerservice center (walk-in or appointment).
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or national ID card
  • CPR number
  • Danish phone number (required for MitID app activation)
Where to Do It:

Start at borger.dk, then verify identity in person at a Borgerservice center. Activation code sent to your Danish address.

If You Don't Do It:

Not mandatory, but without MitID you may not be able to access online banking, tax portal (TastSelv), digital post (e-Boks), or any Danish government digital services.

Regional Variations: Same process nationwide. All Borgerservice centers can handle MitID verification.
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