How can a UK citizen move to Denmark?

As a result of Brexit, a UK citizen moving to Denmark will need a visa in the form of work or residency permit to live and work. We recommend you check out the requirements online and then apply at the Danish Embassy in the UK before you move.

Can Brits move to Denmark?

If you are planning to move to Denmark and work, you may need a visa. Read the Danish government's guidance on working in Denmark as a foreign national and how to get a visa. To apply for a job you may need to provide a UK police certificate.

What do I need to move to Denmark from the UK?

Despite no longer being in the European Union, UK citizens are free to visit Denmark for up to three months without a visa. This is thanks to the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU. If you're planning on staying in Denmark for longer than 90 days in a 180-day period, you'll need to get yourself a visa.

Can you just move to Denmark?

If you are a citizen of a Nordic country, you can travel freely to Denmark to live there and work. You do not need a visa, a work permit or a residence permit. If you are moving from an EU country to Denmark, you can freely take your furniture and household effects with you.

What are the requirements to move to Denmark?

To immigrate fully to Denmark and obtain a visa for permanent stay, one must have lived in Denmark for 8 years, or worked for 4 at a certain income level, before naturally acquiring a permanent residency card. Getting a Danish visa costs around 3,000 DKK (480 USD).

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Is it worth moving to Denmark?

And given the fact that emigrating to Denmark comes with excellent healthcare, social services, high social cohesiveness, high stability, and great financial and job security, taking the plunge and living in Denmark as a foreigner seems like a no-brainer.

How can I get permanent residence in Denmark?

Can a foreigner buy a house in Denmark?

Non-Danish and Non-EU/EAA citizens

You can still finance up to 80% of your property with a mortgage but how much you can really borrow is determined by your bank. Also, non-Danish citizens might have to obtain permission to buy property from The Department of Civil Affairs under the Danish Ministry of Justice.

Can you live in Denmark without speaking Danish?

You can work, live and study in Denmark without learning Danish. I know a number of British, American and French people that have lived here years without learning the language. There are companies who use English as their first language, and a few who will allow you to work in a Danish speaking office without Danish.

Can I retire to Denmark?

Retire in Denmark – Visas and Residence Permit

Denmark does not offer a retirement visa, so you will have to get a student visa, a worker visa or be a Danish citizen's partner. The most common option for American retirees is the worker or partner visa, the latter of which is relatively straightforward.

Is it difficult to move to Denmark?

Moving to Denmark can be a difficult transition

Even when the official permissions fall into place, moving to Denmark as an American is not always an easy transition.

Can I drive in Denmark with a UK Licence?

Yes. You can legally drive in Denmark with a full and valid UK driving licence. You don't need an International Driving Permit, although it could provide extra peace of mind if you have one.

What are the pros and cons of living in Denmark?

Can I go and live in Denmark from UK?

As a result of Brexit, a UK citizen moving to Denmark will need a visa in the form of work or residency permit to live and work. We recommend you check out the requirements online and then apply at the Danish Embassy in the UK before you move.

What is the average house price in Denmark?

The average purchasing price for single-family houses in Denmark increased between 2009 to 2019. As of 2020, the average purchasing price for single-family houses in Denmark amounted to roughly 2.5 million Danish kroner per unit.

Do Danes like English?

So, English is everywhere in Denmark. And Danes love English. When you come to Denmark, you'll find that shops and youth programs and rock bands have English names because the Danes think it sounds cool. Danes also like to tuck bits of English into their Danish speech, like 'Du fik et nyt job?

Is Copenhagen English friendly?

Almost everyone in Copenhagen can speak English fluently. There are also plenty of French and German speakers in the city so if someone is visiting from France or Germany, they will be able to get help from the locals even if they don't know a word of Danish. Tourism is growing every year in Copenhagen.

Is it always cold in Denmark?

Average winter temperatures in Denmark hover just above freezing. The sun usually sets by the early afternoon, and it's cold all day. The country's small islands can be slightly warmer but are generally windy. There are often brief cold periods in which temperatures drop below freezing for several days at a time.

What is the coldest month in Denmark?

The cool season lasts for 3.7 months, from June 3 to September 23, with an average daily high temperature below 62°F. The coldest month of the year in Denmark is July, with an average low of 46°F and high of 59°F.

Can UK citizens buy property in Denmark?

Buying property in Denmark after Brexit

Brits are now classed as non-EU citizens, which means that you'll need to have a visa and valid residence or business permit - as well as at least 5 years of residence in Denmark - in order to buy yourself a home there.

What jobs are in demand in Denmark?

The Danish workforce is currently facing skills shortages in certain areas, such as science and engineering, teaching, management, finance, medicine and healthcare, IT and law. Jobs in demand for people with a higher education degree include: architect.

What is Denmark Green Card Scheme?

The Danish Green Card scheme is a points based work permit scheme which allows you to live and work in Denmark if you can score enough points based upon criteria such as age, language skills, work experience, and education. If you score at least 100 points, you can obtain a residence permit valid for up to18 months.

How long can you stay in Denmark without a visa?

You may enter for Denmark for up to 90 days for tourist purposes without a visa.