As a citizen from Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden, you are free to live, study and work in Denmark without a residence permit.
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.
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.
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.
Join the biggest annual event for internationals in Aarhus - it's free! Saturday, 19 September from 11:00 to 15:00
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.
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.
