Danish visa resources
After you arrive in Denmark
Once your permit is granted, register your Danish address in the CPR system at your municipality to get your CPR number and receive your residence card.
Important
After a residence permit is granted and you have arrived, the key step is registering with your local municipality (kommune) in the Civil Registration System (CPR). Registering your Danish address is what triggers your residence card being sent out and gives you a CPR number - the personal identifier needed for health care, tax, banking and Danish language classes.
The physical residence card, which stores your biometrics, is sent automatically to the address you register. The site indicates it normally arrives about 2-3 weeks after the permit is granted and an address has been registered.
First steps after arrival
- Register your Danish address with your municipality to be entered in the CPR system.
- Obtain your CPR number, needed for a health card and choosing a doctor, tax, banking and Danish lessons.
- Receive your residence card at your registered address (normally about 2-3 weeks after grant and registration).
Good to know
- For a permit obtained from abroad, lawful residence is generally counted from your CPR registration date after arrival.
- If you leave Denmark while a case is still being decided, you may need a re-entry permit to return.
- Set up MitID (Denmark's digital ID) for access to public and many private online services.
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.