Step-by-step guide: Nordic citizens

As a citizen from Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden, you can live, study and work in Denmark without a residence permit. If you stay in Denmark for more than three months and have a permanent place of residence, you need to follow these steps.

Register your address, get a CPR number and a health insurance card 

To get a CPR number as a Nordic citizen residing in Copenhagen or one of the 37 partner municipalities, you must follow the guidelines below. 

  • Step 1: Get your documents ready
  • Step 2: Apply for a CPR number (unless you have a CPR number from a previous stay in Denmark - if so see the guide below)
  • Step 3: Book an appointment to appear in person at International House Copenhagen to complete your registrations. 

Step-by-step guide

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Step 1: Get your documents ready

It is important that all relevant documents are ready before you start the application process. Your documents must be in Danish, English or German.  

Please have the following documents ready for upload:  

  • Passport
  • Proof of your social security number from your home country
  • Proof of your address in Denmark (as a general guideline you must upload or bring proof that you have been /will be living at the address for at least one month)
  • If you are renting: your rental contract
  • If you are living at someone else's address: consent from the person residing at the address
  • If you own the property you are moving into: proof of your ownership
  • If you are married: marriage certificate - even if your partner is not accompanying you
  • If you are divorced: marriage certificate from your previous marriage and divorce certificate.
  • If you are a widow(er): marriage certificate and death certificate.   

If you're bringing children:  

  • Children's birth certificates, for any accompanying children under 18.
  • Documents on legal custody, if you have full custody of your child. 
  • Consent form from the child’s other parent if this parent isn’t accompanying the child to Denmark (find the document in the online CPR application. It must be printed and signed by the child’s other parent. You must upload this document or bring it for your appointment with Citizen Service) You may also be asked to bring a copy of the passport/ID of your child's other parent. Additional documentation may be also asked for.  

Step 2: Apply for a CPR number

If all the required documents are ready, you can now apply for a CPR number online. Please click here to start your CPR application.

Step 3: Book an appointment

When your application has been processed, you will receive an invitation letter by e-mail with a personalised link. Please be patient. Once you receive the link, you can use this it to book your CPR appointment.

It is important to note that the link is unique to your case and not to be shared with anyone else. Also be aware that only one appointment is required per application, even if it includes multiple individuals. All applicants included in the same case must attend the appointment together.  

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