Moving to Denmark

Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6-12 months beyond your move date.

Apply for the relevant work or residence permit well in advance.

Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and educational degrees (often need apostilles).

Get bridge coverage until you can register for local insurance.

Check if you can start the process online (e.g., Bunq, Revolut, or major local banks).

Research if you need to file taxes in both your home country and your new one.

Use services like Wise or Revolut to avoid high bank fees for initial transfers.

Secure an Airbnb or serviced apartment for the first 2-4 weeks.

Research the local platforms mentioned in our guide and prepare your dossier.

Visit the local municipality to register your address and get your tax number.

Necessary for local phone numbers and 2FA for many local services.

Most countries have a unified card/app for trains, buses, and metros.

Connect with other locals via the ExpatsWay community or local forums.