Are you planning a trip to Denmark for work? Great decision! High wages, good working conditions and a friendly atmosphere attract many Poles. But before you set out to conquer the Danish labor market, you need to prepare well.
Nothing spoils the first days in a new country like missing important documents. Here's list of things you should take, to avoid stress and problems upon arrival.
Seemingly everyone knows but not everyone remembers!
1. passport or identity card - your primary document
No trip without a valid passport or identity card! - so obvious...
If you are an EU citizen, you can enter Denmark visa-free, but identity document is an absolute must .
What to check before you leave?
✔ Validity of proof/passport (It should be valid at least until the day of return to Poland),
✔ Is not damaged - better to avoid problems at the border.
2. employment contract or proof of employment
If you already have a job in Denmark, be sure to bring a copy of the contract, electronic version will also suffice, for example, in the form of an email.
Why is this important?
✔ Is required to obtain CPR number (Danish identification number),
✔ It will come in handy at the bank, offices and for renting an apartment,
✔ Facilitates verification of the legality of employment.
👉 If you are leaving in the dark, take the CV and references - may come in handy in your job search!
3. the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) 🏥
Before you get full Danish health insurance, it's a good idea to have a EHIC - European Health Insurance Card.
Why is it worth having it?
✔ Gives access to basic emergency medical care,
✔ You may need it in the first weeks of your stay before you get Danish insurance,
✔ It can be made out for free in the NHF (All you need to do is submit an application).
⚠️ Remember: the EHIC does not cover all costs, so consider additional private insurance for the first few weeks of your stay.
4. marriage certificate and birth certificate of children (if you are leaving with your family) 👨👩👧
If you are moving to Denmark with your family, it's a good idea to bring your marriage certificate and your children's birth certificates.
Useful for:
✔ Residence registration,
✔ Obtain a CPR number for the family,
✔ Arrangements for family benefits in Denmark.
⚠️ Attention! Danish offices often require sworn translation of documents into English or Danish - it's worth doing this before you leave if you don't have these documents in a multilingual version!
5. education and qualification documents 🎓
If you have diplomas, professional certificates or other documents proving your qualifications, bring them with you!
They may be needed if:
✔ You plan to work in a skilled profession (such as medicine),
✔ You want to apply for a better job or diploma nostrification,
✔ The employer will require proof of your education.
⚠️ If you have a Polish or EU professional qualification (e.g. electrician, various certificates, e.g. welding, crane operator, asbestos demolition work, etc.), check beforehand if they are recognized in Denmark more information can be found here>. https://at.dk/regler/at-vejledninger/anerkendelse-erhvervsmaessige-kvalifikationer-f-1-7/
6 Driver's license - do you have to replace it? 🚗
Polish licence is valid in Denmark, but if you intend to live there permanently, it is worth exchanging it for a Danish one.
What is worth knowing?
✔ The Polish driving license is recognized in Denmark without exchange,
✔ If you work as a commercial driver, additional documents may be required,
✔ When registering in Denmark, you may want to consider exchanging your driver's license for a Danish one.
Summary - what do you need to carry with you? 🎒
✔ ID card or passport,
✔ Employment contract or proof of employment,
✔ European Health Insurance Card (EHIC),
✔ Marriage certificate and birth certificates of children (if applicable),
✔ Diplomas and professional certificates,
✔ Driver's license (if you have one),
✔ Bank documents (card, credit history, etc.),
✔ Translations of important documents,
✔ It's worth having a saved contact for Polish Embassy in Copenhagen: address: Richelieus Allé 12, 2900 Hellerup. In situations emergencies and extraordinary requiring the immediate intervention of the Consul, such as. accidents, deaths, arrests, it is possible to contact at the telephone number on duty: +45 20 61 19 17. Attention! Duty phone is not information phone, nor is it used to make appointments with the Consular and Polish Affairs Department. If you have questions about ordinary matters within the scope of the Consular Department, please call us at. +45 39 46 77 00 during phone service hours or by sending an e-mail to: kopenhaga.konsul@msz.gov.pl.
📌 Well-packed documents are the key to a trouble-free start in Denmark! If you have all the necessary paperwork, you will avoid many problems and get the paperwork done faster.
Do you need help ?
If you need assistance at any stage of your stay in Denmark, please contact us. Hotline +45 35 13 13 10 (8 am - 6 pm, Mon-Fri)
