As an EU citizen, you are free to come to Denmark without a visa or unnecessary paperwork.
Below we focus on information for those intending to work or looking for work in Denmark.
How long can you stay in Denmark without residence permits?
- Work - up to 3 months,
- Job search - pending 6 months.
A longer stay?
You must apply for an EU residence permit (EU-opholdsdokumentet).
To do this, you need to go in person to one of the branches of the SIRI office(International Rekruttering og Integration) located in Copenhagen, Odense, Alborg, Århus, Esbjerg, Søndeborg, Bornholm. ->Check current opening hours and addresses .
remember beforehand :
- make an appointment at the office via the website ->LINK,
- take the appropriate documents, learn more here -> LINK.
What if your circumstances change?
Have you stopped working, finished your studies? and still want to stay in Denmark.
Your document may no longer be valid! Apply for a new one according to your situation.
You can also get residency in Denmark under the rules:
- family members of an EU citizen in Denmark - If you are an EU citizen and live in Denmark, your relatives who move to Denmark can also apply for residency On the basis of family reunification, we are talking about the Spouse or partner (if you have lived together in your country of origin for at least 18 months - joint registration) and children under the age of 21.
- Student - If you are studying at a Danish educational institution at the upper secondary or tertiary level, you can, as an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, apply for a residence document as a student,
- person with sufficient financial resources- A person has sufficient financial resources to support himself (and possibly his family) during his stay in Denmark without burdening the Danish welfare system. The amount considered sufficient corresponds to the social benefits a person could receive under Danish social policy law, depending on age, marital status, etc. Detailed rates are available at borger.dk.
Do you need help ?
If you need help, please contact us. Hotline +45 35 13 13 10 (8 am - 6 pm, Mon-Fri)
