Moving to Kolding
Everything you need to know before and after moving to Kolding.
Moving to a new country involves a number of practical steps, and it can be difficult to know where to start. At this page you will find an overview of the most important things to arrange before and after your arrival in Kolding. Whether you are relocating for work, study or family reasons, you will find the essential information and resources you need to get settled in Denmark and Kolding.
Registering in Denmark
Nordic citizens
As a Nordic citizen of Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden, you have the right to register your residence after 3 months uninterrupted stay in Denmark. You have a duty to register your residence in Denmark after 6 months stay or if you plan to stay in Denmark longer than 6 months.
This can be done at Borgerservice (Citizen Service) at Nytorv 1, 6000 Kolding. You must make an appointment before you show up.
You can make an appointment here
Nordic citizens may enter Denmark without a passport, but you must always be able to identify yourself with a driver’s license or a passport.
Residence for EU/EEA citizens
As an EU citizen, you may freely enter Denmark and remain for up to three months without an EU residence document. If you are a job seeker, you may reside in Denmark for up to six months without a residence document. The three and six month periods are calculated from the date you enter Denmark.
Citizens from outside Scandinavia, the EU/EEA and Switzerland
Please note that the Danish Immigration Service administers this area. Read more and find their contact information at New to Denmark.
New to Denmark
Your address
When you move into your Danish residence, you must have your name on the door/letter box in order for the postman to find you. Otherwise you will not receive any mail or packages.
If you change your address during your stay in Denmark, Borgerservice (Citizen Service) must be notified online no later than five days after you have moved. You can read more about how to change your address below:
How to change your address
When you leave Denmark again, you must notify the National Register online no later than five days prior to your departure.
CPR number
Residents of Denmark are issued a CPR number (civil registration number) by the Danish Civil Registration System. CPR is an abbreviation for Central Person Register.
The CPR number is essential when you are in contact with the Danish authorities, such as SKAT (tax authorities) social, and health services.
Registering as an EU/EAA citizen
Apply for an EU residence document
If you as EU citizen are moving to Denmark/Kolding, e.g. to work or study, and plan to stay for more than three months, you must apply for the EU residence document no later than three months following the date you enter Denmark.
As EU citizen you can come to Denmark to look for a job and are allowed to stay for up to three months before you have to register.
Find the registration options here
The EU residence document gives you the right to stay in Denmark for longer than three months and may also enable you to register for a CPR number (civil registration number) with your local municipality.
Guide to registering as an EU citizen in DenmarkRegistering as a Non-EU citizen
Apply for a residence and work permit
If you are a citizen from a country outside Scandinavia, the EU/EEA or Switzerland, you must apply for a residence and work permit from your home country before coming to Denmark.
In the majority of cases, your future employer in Denmark will contribute with information for the application.
There are several different options for a residence and work permit in Denmark; your education, qualifications and the type of job you have been offered are important to how you should apply.
NOTE: It is The Danish Immigration Service who is responsible for this area. Read more and find contact information on the New to Denmark website
New to Denmark
Digital Post and MitID
Once you receive your Danish CPR number (civil registration number) from the Danish Civil Registration System, you will receive Digital Post from the public authorities.
Read more about Digital PostRead more about MitID
Health insurance and healthcare
As a resident of Denmark, public healthcare is provided free of charge to you. However, you will need to pay for medicine and dental treatment. The Danish healthcare system is universal and operates across a national, regional and local level.
You can read more about how to register for the Danish Health Insurance on this site:
Health insurance and healthcare
Banking and Easy Account (Nemkonto)
Opening a Danish bank account is a good idea when living and working in Denmark.
When opening a bank account, you are required to register it with the authorities as a NemKonto, which is an account that allows employers (salaries) and public authorities (social welfare benefits) to make payments directly into your NemKonto account.
Similar to shopping for a bank in many other countries, it is advisable to shop around to find the bank that suits you best. There are large banks and smaller regional banks to choose from. Some banks have many branches, whilst others have few. Most banks provide e-banking in English.
TIP: Before visiting a bank, call ahead to find out which documentation they require to open an account.
Leaving Denmark – for vacation or for good
If your stay abroad lasts six months or less, you are entitled to remain registered as a resident of Denmark if, during your stay abroad, your residence in Denmark is fully available to you.
Read more about how going abroad can affect your registration in Denmark.
If you leave Denmark permanently, you are required to follow a specific procedure, which ensures that you are no longer registered as a resident in Denmark.
Read more about practical matters before leaving.
Please note that going abroad more than six months are considered permanently leaving Denmark.