Registering residence for longer stays in Denmark (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Denmark requires registration in the Central Person Register for moves lasting over 3 months, or over 6 months for Nordic, EU/EEA and Swiss nationals. The move must be notified to the municipality within 5 days of getting a home and, where needed, a residence permit or certificate. Departures abroad must be notified before leaving.

RuleWhat applies
Duty to registerMoving for a longer stayRequired for longer stays [1]
DeadlineMoving for a longer stayNo later than 5 days after the conditions for registration are met (a home or fixed place of stay and, where needed, a residence permit or certificate). [1]
Where to registerMoving for a longer stayThe municipality the person is moving to (citizen service, borgerservice). The municipality can require people to appear in person before they are registered. [1]
Document for EU citizensMoving for a longer stayRegistration in the CPR requires non-Nordic nationals to have a residence permit or certificate under the Aliens Act, or confirmation from the immigration authorities that they are exempt from one. [1]
Deregistration on leavingMoving for a longer stayA person leaving Denmark must notify the municipality before departure. A stay abroad of more than 6 months must always be notified as a move abroad. [1]

Notes

  • Registration in the Central Person Register (CPR) is possible only if the stay will last over 3 months. The duty to notify arises for stays over 6 months for people from another Nordic country, EU/EEA or Swiss nationals and their family members covered by free movement; for other people it arises for stays over 3 months.
  • The 5 days run from when the conditions for registration are met: the person has a home or fixed place of stay in Denmark and, for non-Nordic nationals, a residence permit or certificate (or confirmation of exemption).

Sources

  1. Retsinformation: Bekendtgørelse af lov om Det Centrale Personregister (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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