Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

In order to be CPR registered as a resident of Denmark, you must have a place to live or stay, and your stay in Denmark must last longer than three consecutive months. In addition, you must have a residence document from SIRI.

In Denmark, a CPR number is essential for all contact with Danish authorities and other public and private institutions. A CPR number based on residence ensures access to public healthcare.

If you live in the City of Copenhagen - or in one of our 37 partner municipalities - you must apply for CPR registration here. It is important that all the required documents are ready before you start the application process. Please note that you cannot submit your application earlier than four weeks before you arrive in Denmark.

The arrival time of your residence card may vary. In most cases your residence card will get issued from the date of your CPR registration. If you haven't received your card within six weeks of your CPR registration, please make sure to contact either SIRI or the Danish Immigration Service. If you are unsure of which agency your residence permit was issued by, please look at your resident permit letter for the contact information.

It takes two to four weeks from your CPR registration date. Your surname or a c/o name should be clearly displayed on your letterbox, so you can receive your physical health insurance card by post. If you haven't received the card after four weeks, please contact your local Citizen Service Center (Borgerservice). 

Yes, you can. When your CPR registration is complete, you will be allocated a general practitioner (GP/family doctor). After creating your MitID, you will be able to activate your health card app ’Sundhedskortet’, which is your digital yellow health card.

You can choose only to have the digital health insurance card app ’Sundhedskortet’. If you do not want the physical card, please make sure to cancel the physical card in the app or on lifeindenmark.dk.

You must always be registered at the address where you live and stay. You can change your address in Denmark using your MitID on lifeindenmark.dk. If you do not have MitID, contact your municipality of residence. Please note, if you do not report your change of address you risk a penalty.

If you leave Denmark, even if it is earlier than expected, you must report your exact departure date on lifeindenmark.dk using your MitID. If you do not have MitID, contact your municipality of residence.

Please find information about leaving Denmark on lifeindenmark.dk.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide assistance with filling out CPR applications at International House Copenhagen. It is your own responsibility to fill out the CPR application, but you are always welcome to reach out if you have questions regarding the application process.