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Residence Permit
Students from Non-EU/EEA and Non-Nordic Countries
If you are not an EU/EEA citizen and not a Nordic citizen, you need a residence permit (visa) to study in Denmark. However, citizens from some non-EU-countries can enter Denmark prior to having obtained a visa, while others must have a visa to enter Denmark.
Find out if you need a visa prior to departure here.
Along with your letter of admission, you will receive an application form as well as instruction on how to apply.
Please contact the nearest Danish embassy or consulate immediately to apply for your permit, as the application process usually takes a considerable length of time (2-3 months). Also, please be aware that the Danish Immigration Authorities require documentation of your ability to support yourself financially during the length of your stay. Prior to your departure, you may be requested to provide documentation from your bank certifying that you have the equivalent of DKK 4,200 per month during your intended stay.
When you submit the ST1 application form you must create a case order ID online and pay a fee online according to the guidelines from The Danish Immigration Service. Please make sure that any possible bank fee in connection with the transfer is included in the full amount. If full payment is not received your visa application will not be processed.
If you applied in due time, you will receive a visa confirmation letter from the embassy or consulate prior to your departure. When you have arrived in Copenhagen and registered with the Danish authorities, you will receive your residence permit (residence card type Z) by mail to your Danish address within approx. 4 weeks.
Work Permit
Non-EU/EEA and non-Nordic students are allowed to work in Denmark. 15 hours a week from September to May and 37 hours a week from June to August. Permit for this extent of work is automatically granted with your residence permit.
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens can reside in Denmark under the EU regulations on free movement,
http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/work/work.htm
Nordic citizens, i.e. citizens of Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, are free to reside and work in Denmark.
Students from EU/EEA Countries
If you are an EU/EEA citizen, you will need a residence permit, if you are staying in Denmark for more than three months. The permit may be obtained at the Regional State Admisnistration Statsforvaltningen upon arrival in Denmark. Bring your passport, two passport photos and your 'Letter of Admission' when you apply.
The Regional State Administration for Greater Copenhagen/
Statsforvaltningen Hovedstaden
Borups Allé 177 (map)
2400 Copenhagen NV
Tel.: +45 72 56 70 00
Email: hovedstaden@statsforvaltningen.dk
Note that it may take up to three weeks for Statsforvaltningen to process your application and issue your residence permit. You need to obtain your residence permit before you can register with the Danish Civil Registration Office/Borgerservice and be covered by Danish Health Security.
Work Permit
Students from EU member states will not need a work permit for regular student jobs.
Students from Nordic Countries
If you are a Nordic citizen, you do not need a residence permit. However, if you are staying for more than 6 months, your need to register with the Danish authorities. For more information about moving within the Nordic countries, please see Hallo Norden.
Work Permit
Students from the Scandinavian countries will not need a work permit for regular student jobs.