Moving to Aarhus from abroad

Step-by-step guide: Nordic citizens taking up residence in Aarhus

As a citizen from Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden, you are free to live, study and work in Denmark without a residence permit. To register as a citizen residing in Aarhus please follow the steps below.

Step-by-step guide: Citizens taking up residence in Aarhus on the basis of EU regulations

As a citizen from the European Union, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland, or as a family member to an EU citizen, you will have to follow these steps to reside in Denmark.

Step-by-step guide: Citizens from outside the EU/EEA taking up residence in Aarhus

As a citizen from outside the EU, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, intending to work or study in Denmark you typically have to follow these steps when entering Denmark.

Relocation guide - moving to Aarhus

This is your step-by-step guide to settling in Aarhus. Please note that there is no one-size-fits-all process, and your journey may involve fewer, additional, or different steps depending on your individual circumstances.

Aarhus City Welcome 2026

Join the biggest annual event for internationals in Aarhus - it's free! Saturday, 19 September from 11:00 to 15:00

Newcomers' Info Events

Join the next Newcomers’ Info Event! This event, held either in person at Dokk1 or online, is designed for international professionals and accompanying partners who are new to Aarhus.

Reception class - if your child has little or no knowledge of Danish and wants to attend a public school

Do you wish for your child to be enrolled in a Danish public school (Folkeskolen) in Aarhus? And does your child have little or no knowledge of the Danish language? Then your child must attend a reception class (modtagelsesklasse) before moving on to an ordinary class in a public school.