FAQ'S
1. DO I NEED A RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT?
When starting your job search it is important to make sure that you do not require a work permit or residence visa for Denmark. Applications for Danish residence and work permits fall into three different categories:
- Citizens from Nordic countries
- Citizens from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland
- Citizens from countries outside the EU/EEA
If you are a citizen of the EU/EEA and Switzerland Citizens from Nordic countries no work permit is required. If you are a citizen of a third country (not the EU/EEA and Switzerland and Nordic Countries) you will need to apply for a work and residency visa.
PLEASE NOTE: Jobs in Denmark only accepts applications from EU/EEA and Switzerland and Nordic Country citizens.
2. WHAT IS A CPR NUMBER?
CPR stands for Central Person Register. A CPR number is a personal registration number which is required when you undertake any transaction with the Danish government, particularly with regards to tax and social security.
PLEASE NOTE: That you must have a permanent home / address in order to obtain a CRP number.
3. HOW DO I APPLY FOR A CPR NUMBER?
To apply for a CRP number, it is necessary to have the following documentation:
- Work and residency permit (if required)
- EU residence document
- Passport / ID
- Rental contract (proof of permanent address)
- Birth certificates for children
- Legal custody document for any children (if not married to the other parent)
- Marriage / Divorce certificates
- Social security number (if moving from a Nordic country)
4. WHERE CAN I FIND HELP IN APPLYING FOR RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMITS?
International Citizen Service (ICS)
If you have accepted a long-term position (over 3-months), assistance with applying for the necessary documents can be provided by the ICS which has offices in most major cities.
- EU residency document
- CRP number (after you receive the residency document)
- Tax card
5. HOW CAN I FIND A HOME TO RENT IN DENMARK?
It is possible to rent from a private landlord or publicly subsidised accommodation. However, it can be difficult for foreign nationals to gain access to the public housing.
The best way to search for a rental property is via the internet, searching newspapers and dedicated housing publications. Notices are often posted in shop windows.
6. CAN I USE A FOREIGN DRIVING LICENSE WHEN WORKING IN DENMARK?
Your foreign driving license allows you to drive the same types of vehicles in Denmark as in your issuing country, within these parameters:
You hold a driving license from:
- EU or EEA country (Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein)
- Faroe Islands
- Greenland
You hold a temporary driving license from:
- Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden
Your license is not issued by an EU or EEA country (but it uses the Latin alphabet) and it has a corresponding Danish, English or French translation provided by an authorised public authority from the issuing country.
You hold an international driving license.