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Entry, immigration and arrival

On this page, we try to guide you through entry, immigration and arrival processes in Denmark. You are always welcome to contact us if you need additional help. 

Entry, immigration and arrival

Arriving in Esbjerg Municipality

During your process of moving to Denmark and settling in Esbjerg, you are always welcome to contact us. We can provide your one point of entry to Esbjerg Municipality and guide you through a variety of practical matters when relocating to the area.

Step-by-step guides

Below you will find step-by-step guides outlining the procedures and rules related to obtaining residence permits, finding accommodation, registering for a CPR number and healthcare, taxes and driving license. Follow one of the links below to jump to the info relevant to your situation.

Contact Newcomer Service

Please feel free to contact Pia from Newcomer Service if you have questions about arrival to Esbjerg Municipality.

Pia Enemark

+45 20 47 32 06

newcomer@esbjerg.dk

Nordic Citizens entering Denmark

The below information provides only a short overview of the rules, for a complete overview of the rules please visit New to Denmark.

Nordic citizens are free to enter, live, study and work in Denmark without limitation, and need neither to apply for residence nor work permit.

Nordic citizens include Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and The Faroe Islands.

Please check below for a list of the documents you need for the process.

 

Nordic Citizens entering Denmark

EU/EEA Citizens entering Denmark

The below information provides only a short overview of the rules, for a complete overview of the rules please visit New to Denmark.

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens staying for more than 3 or 6 months must apply for an EU registration document from SIRI and then register their arrival at a Citizen Service.

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens staying for less than 3 months (6 months if seeking a job) can enter and work in Denmark without EU residence documents if they are self-supporting. Please be aware that without a registration certificate, you will not be assigned a CPR number, healthcare, free language course or other benefits.

Please check below for a list of the documents you need for the process.

 

EU/EEA Citizens entering Denmark

Non-EU citizens entering Denmark

The below information provides only a short overview of the rules, for a complete overview of the rules please visit New to Denmark.

Non- EU citizens should apply for a residence and work permit from SIRI before entering and commencing work in Denmark. You can apply for a residence and work permit online with SIRI in Denmark or at the Danish embassy or consulate in your home country.

Please check below for a list of the documents you need for the process.

 

Non-EU citizens entering Denmark

EU/EEA/Swiss Cross Border Workers

The below information provides only a short overview of the rules, for a complete overview of the rules please visit New to Denmark.

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens working in Denmark but living abroad can enter and work in Denmark without EU residence documents.

You will be considered a Cross Border Worker when you work in Denmark but have a permanent address in your home country and regularly return to your county of residence. As a Cross Border Worker, you will not receive a civil registration number but instead you will be assigned a tax registration number.

EU Citizens include Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus (Greek), Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, US, Sweden, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Austria


EEA/EØS citizens include Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Citizens of Switzerland can reside in Denmark under the EU regulations.

Please check below for a list of the documents you need for the formalities to register for administrative CPR/tax number and the special healthcare card for Cross Border Workers.

EU/EEA/Swiss Cross Border workers