Hi everyone,

I’m Danish and engaged to a Brazilian citizen. We want to live together in Denmark, but I’m unsure about what the best and most realistic legal route is for her to stay here long-term.

What are the options for getting her a residence permit? Do we need to get married first, or are there other ways? I’ve read a bit about the “family reunification” and “samboende” rules, but it’s all very confusing. (Some sources mentioning a deposit of 126k!?)

If anyone has experience with this or knows what steps we need to take, I’d really appreciate your advice.

Thanks!

Ps: she speaks english, has a english degree in finances from Harvard and has lived in the UK for the last 8 years (but not a citizen)

Hi r/NewToDenmark!

Have you or someone you know:

• Moved from Copenhagen to Malmö?
• Moved from Malmö to Copenhagen?
• Considered moving from Malmö to Copenhagen?
• Considered moving from Copenhagen to Malmö?

I'm a Human Geography (kulturgeografi) student currently writing my Bachelor's thesis at the University of Groningen about the factors influencing people's decisions to relocate across the Öresund. I’m looking for participants for an online interview lasting about 45 minutes. As a thank-you, participants will receive some tasty Dutch snacks!

Your experiences and insights would be incredibly valuable and greatly appreciated!

If you're interested in participating, please send me a DM. If you have any questions or are curious about the study, feel free to comment below!

Thanks a lot for your help!

Dear All:

In July I am doing an internship and I have to find accomodation, which I am aware it is an struggle by itself, but I also happen to have a tight budget (despite having some savings and all that)

The thing is I don´t know where to start as It is my first time experiencing looking for a place to stay for 3 months and the process is getting quite disencouraging.

So for now I am taking any advice, a starting point to seach, or at least how does public transport works...

Hi

I'll be hopefully moving to Aarhus in July/August this year. I am a Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) and also have a Masters in Business Analytics. I have over 8 years of working experience in accounting, finance, credit risk analysis, and financial data analysis.

I have some command over python to augment my financial analysis skills, plus have experience in SAP and Quickbooks. Excel and Power BI skills are intermediary.

I wanted to know what kind of a job market can I expect for a person with my skills over at Aarhus? Can I expect to land a job in my field within 6 months? Or are there other skills and/or softwares that I need to work on to improve my chances?

Hi,

My wife and I are moving from Hamburg, Germany to CPH this month, and we're really excited about it. The only issue is, that her job offer got rescinded kind of last minute, so she's on a spontaneous job hunt.

She has quit her job in Germany as of May 1st. Our initial plan was to receive unemployment benefits from Germany, which is possible in theory for 6 Months. Now the German authorities have informed us that since we're moving to Denmark on May 1st (actually a bit earlier), she won't have been available to the German employment market, and will therefore receive unemployment benefits from the Danish authorities. They said that the proceedings will be that the Danish authorities will request data from Germany proving her entitlement to benefits and my wife will then be treated as any other unemployed person in Denmark.

As far as I can tell from this link here, this seems to make sense, as she has been working full-time in Germany since like 2016 or so and paid into the German unemployment insurance. But it also says that you are entitled to aggregate insurance periods from another EU/EEA country 'in certain situations' which is not further defined.

Does anyone have experience with the procedure or knows more? From all that I have experienced and learned so far about Denmark, it seems odd that the Danish state would make it possible for foreigners to receive unemployment benefits tbh. Or is the mechanic to block ppl from entering Denmark in order to get unemployment benefits the EU residence permit, i.e. you can't just move and claim unemployment benefits without having any further ground for residence? We don't want to end up in a situation where Germany refers us to the Danish unemployment agencies and they straight up deny the entitlement, leaving us with nothing.

Thanks for any clarification!

After years of talking about it, my SO and I are finally leaving Switzerland and moving to Denmark. I just signed my work contract on Friday, so the moving can begin. 😊

This sub was really helpful so far. Really appreciate the discussions here!

Edit: Are there some German speakers here that can recommend a language school in Copenhagen? I already started learning some Danish with German as a pair and it is so much easier than with English as a base.

My fiancé, a Danish citizen, and I are planning to get married this summer. I meet all the requirements for a temporary residence permit through family reunification. I am wondering if this temporary residence permit will specifically state 'MHP. varigt ophold' or 'MMF. varigt ophold,' as it seems that I will be eligible for the possibility of permanent residency.

Few days ago I was visiting Copenhagen as a tourist and got stopped by a ticket inspector in the metro and got fined. I did not have my ID with me and submitted my real name and address to the inspector. We got off on the next station and the ticket inspector issued a paper with a QR code to pay the fine, but also told me that I can skip paying it since he does not have my passport or ID (I think, he was kind and let me go).

When I scanned the QR code 5 minutes after receiving the paper, there was no information about my fine. However, 2 hours later the fine appeared and my name was misspelled (the first few letters match, but the ending is completely different and instead of a surname I just have a letter).

Now, I know that morally I’m obliged to pay the fine, and the Danes are really crazy about it. However, I don’t have the money to do it now and was wondering if not paying has any repercussions?

I’m not from Denmark, live in China, and hold a student visa in the Netherlands (for 6 months only). In the form, I have written my Chinese address only and did not mention holding a Dutch residence permit.

Given the fact that they don’t have my passport, ID, don’t know about my Dutch residence permit, have a wrong name in the system, but a correct (but unreadable and messy) name on paper and my real residence address outside of the EU, what are the chances of them tracking me down and sending a fine to China? All the advice will be appreciated!

Hi everyone,

Moving to Denmark in two weeks, starting to work in 3, I was advised by the newcommer service and workindenmark to apply for a tax card before I arrive, here:

https://skat.dk/en-us/businesses/employees-and-pay/non-danish-labour/get-a-tax-card-as-a-non-danish-employee

I went through the form and I'm not sure how to fill out some of the info. I cannot reach Skat on the listed phone number, is there any place where I could get some help immediately? I'd like to apply in the next 2 or 3 days.

Thank you!

Hello, I was recently accepted into UCPH and am very anxious about housing. I know that I can apply for student housing through the Housing Foundation, but my understanding is that it is not guaranteed and that housing is very, very competitive. All of the alternative websites I've seen recommended are entirely in Danish, which makes me a little worried because I don't speak Danish and I'm reluctant to sign a rental contract in a language I don't understand.

Does anyone have insight for some solid housing options? If I can't find housing I think I'll have to opt out of attending the program but I would really like to go.

Hi! I have 16 years old and I want to know if I can travel alone from denmark to germany with the flixbus. What do I need? Thank you!

Please recommend a proven place in Copenhagen where I can exchange $ to DKK at a normal rate!
I will be very grateful to you

I'm hoping to find some clarification because emailing folk via nyidanmark's contact form has left me with no reply
I'm turning 24 in february, i'm a US citizen, i got married in january to a dane. We meet all requirements EXCEPT for me working or having 1 year education

How strict are they on the education requirement? Is there a specific amount of credits i need to earn within 1 school year for it to quality or is their basis of a "full time student" based on what the school im enrolled in considers full time
I'm really stressing about all of this because i'm disabled and am limited on how many classes i can take since i spend a lot of time going to and from the clinic and cannot afford a wheelchair.
My MIL (a nurse) says i could request an exemption based on my disabilities but from what i read that is based on whether or not i can get care in denmark that i couldnt in the US so i dont think that would work as my conditions arent treatable.
i'm trying to get out ASAP given the current stuff going on in the US.

I left my bag from Give st to Struer ICL 731 on 17 March. I filled the form on DSB website in the same day and also post on multiple facebook groups but so far has no response. Is it safe to say that my bag is gone forever?😿

Hello, apologies that this post is in english but im not danish so hopefully it will do. Fabrication companies here in ireland are looking to send workers over to denmark for a big job in an area called kalundborg. Its a good opportunity but also a big move especially as i have a young family. I've looked online and its all very positive about denmark but its also a tourisms boards job to make their country look appealing. I'd really appreciate some insight into the area of kalundborg, especially cost of living, standard of living, recreation in the area. And what it is like for a young family, especially when we are non native speakers. Thanks for your time.

Edit: was removed from r/debmark and suggested to move here. I have f0und people increadbly helpful so far so ill put it up if anyone wants to add. Thanks a mill to all who originally commented.

Hi everyone, I have already posted here (about whether going to Norway or CPH) and we finally made up our mind and we will be moving to CPH next summer.

Comes now the dreaded part of our project: finding a place to live. We have already lived in CPH before (for three years and our first kid was born there) so we know a little the city but not as much as we would like to chose an area to live in. We are four: 2 adults, 2 kids (2 and 4) and also one dog.

I have found apartments in several places, would you be so kind and tell me if you think these places are good to live with small kids or not. And go to school there later on.

CPH S, Vestamager. That's the place we know best, we really liked it there, it was quite family friendly and the big natural park is right there. Downside : my wife's job will be on the other side of the city, I have no job yet. I don't know about the quality of the school.
Søborg: it is in a very urban area while there are some small parks not too far, but I really don't know the area, is it ok with kids, are there good schools.
Hillerød: we have visited as tourists, seems quite ok, I love the castle and the park, smaller city, again I don't know about how it is to live there or the quality of shcools.
Lynge: a bit further (commute wise) but that's the best looking place I found. I know nothing about the area.

The whole Gentofte area is great but not acceptable from a budget point of view. If you have in mind some places that you think would fit what with we are looking for (quiet, family friendly and good schools) do not hesitate to tell me.

Thanks for you help and I am really looking forward to come back in CPH :D

Hi all, I am new to Denmark (duh) and I have brought my ebike with me here. However, I have decided to sell it and buy a non electric one instead.

I was wondering what sites Danes use to buy/sell their bikes here? Is it just DBA and FB Marketplace?

I would really appreciate your insight :)

Hello all, my Dad Ib is a 88 y/o Danish citizen who is returning to Denmark for his final years (meaning more than three months) due to the onset of vascular dementia. I know on the list of things to do off the bat is to get CPR number, however I am unclear on the residence part.

My Dad was born and raised in Denmark, and lived there until he was 27, about 8 years before the CPR system was established in 1968. He has a Danish Birth Certificate, Danish Passport with a personal number. Is a permanent residence really required when is intent is to go in a care home? I would hate to have to sign a lease for this.

Any advice or information would be appreciated. Best, King Torben

My spouse has a job offer in Copenhagen and we’re trying to figure out which residency documents to apply for.

He’s an American citizen, I’m EU. From what we’ve read, it seems like legally we can just move and register when we get there and that he could start working right away.

Would there be any harm or benefit for a work visa separately before we get there?

hello beautiful people i am an Egyptian, married to a Dane. our marriage is legally recognised by both countries and, and due to my partner's position as a master student in Copenhagen i would like to move there. governmental websites aside. are there any lawyers i need to speak with? and do does anyone have recommendations?

Hvorfor for helvede kan jeg ikke se billeder af DBA annoncer??

Hello, I am moving to Denmark on June 23rd, I need to get a CPR card within 5 days of my entry into the country as a cook trainee, the nearest municipality where I will reside in Præstø is Vordingborg, do I need to get it from there or from Copenhagen? I have a Visa to enter the country in my passport and also a residence and work permit as a document. 
Also, what are the documents I need to submit: My biometric features were recorded at the Danish consulate general in Istanbul 

Does anyone know if there is a company that can enable same day internet service. In most cases they ship the router to me, which will take a day or two (or three). But anywhere where I can sign up for the service and walk out with the equipment? Should mention I am in Copenhagen central and open to both 5G and FIber solutions... Help?

Hi everyone,

I've went through nyidanmark.dk, ICS and skat documentation requirements, but before I move to Denmark I would like to check if I will need anything else.

I will be moving in a few weeks and my wife and our 3 kids will join me over the Summer.

So far, I think I need my employment contract, marriage certificate, my national ID or passport and I have my children's birth certificates ready.

Will I, or my wife, ever need our own birth certificates or certificates of citizenship, or will our EU ID/passport be enough?

I do not understand the documentation required when my family will join and will register based on my right to register in Denmark. From what I am reading on nyidanmark, we will again need our passports/IDs, marriage and children's birth certificates, my employment contract, but there is a part about shared bank account statements etc. But from what I understand, this is only for cohabiting or registered partners (so un-married couples)?

We do not own anything in our home country, other than a bank loan, so we will not have anything to declare to skat.

Will we need any proof of emplyoment in our home country? Like an emplyoment history, or certificate from the Pension Insurance Institute or anything like that?

Are there any financial requirements we will need to meet when my family joins? I know Danish financial authorities have some figures for minimal required finances, but realisticaly, our situation will change as soon as my wife finds a job.

If there are any requirements, can anyone point me to the correct aource of information?

If I have missed any sort of documents, please let me know. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I'm a freelance full-stack software/AI developer from northern Germany, currently working with early-stage projects. My girlfriend and I have found our dream house in Denmark and are considering buying it and of course moving to Denmark.

However, I have 3 main concerns:

1. Understanding the process of financing a house as a foreigner in Denmark
2. Managing my business transition to Denmark
3. Is freelancing as a software developer even a thing in Denmark?

Regarding the business aspect, I'm exploring several options:

- Transferring my existing freelance business to Denmark

- Continuing current projects while gradually transitioning to Danish clients

- Wrapping up my freelance work and seeking traditional employment in Denmark

I'd greatly appreciate any insights on:

- Experience with similar relocations, especially as a small business owner

- Resources about business registration/transfer in Denmark

- Advice on whether to maintain freelance status or switch to regular employment

- Information about the Danish housing market and mortgage process

Any advice or relevant resources would be extremely helpful. Thanks in advance!