Permits, Visas & Red Tape

Planning to study in Denmark? Find out which permits, registrations and documents you may need before and during your stay.

Please note: New residence permit rules apply from 1 October 2026 to certain students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. The changes affect the job-seeking period after graduation and the rules for residence permits for accompanying family members.

Check the new residence permit rules for non-EU/EEA students

Find information about visas, residence permits, regristration and CPR numbers:

• Do I need a visa?
• Registration certificates (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens)
• Residence permits (non-EU/EEA citizens)
• How do I register my residence in Denmark?
• How do I get a Danish ID-number? (CPR)

How to apply

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