Relocation Information
We have gathered a lot of information for you when relocating. Come join us at one of our free welcome events.
We have gathered a lot of information for you when relocating. Come join us at one of our free welcome events.
Residency Registration
When you are going to live in Denmark, you need to register with your municipality of residence and have a civil registration number (‘CPR’ number’) issued. You have to show up in person at the Citizens’ Service in Viborg to register within 5 days.
When you are going to live in Denmark, you need to register with your municipality of residence and have a civil registration number (‘CPR’ number’) issued. You have to show up in person at the Citizens’ Service in Viborg to register within 5 days.
The Yellow Health Insurance Card
When you register with your municipality of residence, you will be issued with the yellow health insurance card which entitles you to the benefits under The Danish Health Care Act.
When you register with your municipality of residence, you will be issued with the yellow health insurance card which entitles you to the benefits under The Danish Health Care Act.
Loans & Deposits
If you find it difficult to obtain funds for the deposit for renting public housing, you can apply for a deposit loan from the municipality. You must apply for a deposit loan before moving in. Contact the housing associations to get an application.
If you find it difficult to obtain funds for the deposit for renting public housing, you can apply for a deposit loan from the municipality. You must apply for a deposit loan before moving in. Contact the housing associations to get an application.
SU - State Educational Grant & Loan Scheme
The State Educational Grant (SU) is financial aid you can receive while you are studying. As a foreign student, you may have the opportunity to obtain SU if you meet a number of conditions.
The State Educational Grant (SU) is financial aid you can receive while you are studying. As a foreign student, you may have the opportunity to obtain SU if you meet a number of conditions.
Housing Benefit
As a student, you have the opportunity to apply for housing benefit if you live in a rental apartment that has its own kitchen with a drain. It is a good idea to research the criteria before you spend a lot of time applying for housing support.
As a student, you have the opportunity to apply for housing benefit if you live in a rental apartment that has its own kitchen with a drain. It is a good idea to research the criteria before you spend a lot of time applying for housing support.
The Blue European Health Insurance Card
When travelling outside Denmark, you are not covered by the yellow health insurance card. Instead, you will need to use the blue European health insurance card.
When travelling outside Denmark, you are not covered by the yellow health insurance card. Instead, you will need to use the blue European health insurance card.
Passport
Don’t forget your passport when travelling abroad.
Don’t forget your passport when travelling abroad.
Driving Licence
If you intend to drive in Denmark, you need to ensure that your driving licence is valid in Denmark.
Viborg Municipality Citizen Service can help you find out about the rules relating to the use of foreign driving licences in Denmark.
If you intend to drive in Denmark, you need to ensure that your driving licence is valid in Denmark.
Viborg Municipality Citizen Service can help you find out about the rules relating to the use of foreign driving licences in Denmark.
Digital Mail
When you have registered with your municipality of residence you will automatically be assigned with a digital mail box, in which you will receive all correspondence from public authorities
When you have registered with your municipality of residence you will automatically be assigned with a digital mail box, in which you will receive all correspondence from public authorities
NemID
NemID is your own login for both public and private self-service solutions and for your online banking.
NemID is your own login for both public and private self-service solutions and for your online banking.
Bank Account
All foreigners living in Denmark with a civil registration number (CPR) should have Nemkonto (Easy Account). All payments from the public sector is transferred to your NemKonto, E.g. Student grant, housing benefits and tax refunds.
All foreigners living in Denmark with a civil registration number (CPR) should have Nemkonto (Easy Account). All payments from the public sector is transferred to your NemKonto, E.g. Student grant, housing benefits and tax refunds.