Registration & Guidance

Registration & Guidance

International Citizen Service (ICS East) at International House provides registration services for international citizens living in Copenhagen and several municipalities in and outside the capital region. The services include CPR registration, EU residence document (SIRI), health card, MitID, tax card & U2 (unemployment benefits). All services are free of charge.

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Claus Bo Larsen

CPR registration

A CPR registration is needed even if you have an administrative CPR number, tax number or if you are re-entering Denmark.

EU residence document (SIRI)

All EU nationals who want to register as a resident in Denmark must apply for an EU residence document at SIRI.

MitID

The Danish national eID is called MitID and is each citizen's personal key to digital services in Denmark.

Tax card

When coming to Denmark to work, you need a personal tax number and a tax card. You can apply for that here.

U2 form - exporting unemployment benefits

You must submit a U2 (PDU2) form in order to receive unemployment benefits from abroad.

General guidance

Moving to a new country can be challenging, and we’re here to help make your transition to Denmark as smooth as possible.

Outside of Copenhagen

International Citizen Service can help you with your registration even if you do not live in Copenhagen.

Are you leaving Denmark?

Before leaving Denmark, there are a few practical matters you must attend to.

Video guide for Nordic nationals

Are you from Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden? Make sure to watch this video guide, if you are new to Denmark.

Video guide for EU nationals

Are you from the EU? Make sure to watch this video guide, if you are new to Denmark.

Video guide for non EU nationals

Are you from outside of the EU? Make sure to watch this video guide, if you are new to Denmark.