Move to Denmark!
Denmark is the most southern point of Scandinavia, once home to the Vikings up until 1066 has now become the fashion, design and the new Nordic food hotspot of the north. Copenhagen in particular has become a metropolitan ever since the Øresundsbridge between Sweden and Denmark was built in 2000. In this article we will discuss how to prepare yourself and what steps you need to take for a stress-free move to Denmark!
Moving to Denmark.
If you are moving to Denmark, there are a couple of steps you need to take:
1) Book your perfect moving company
If you’re moving from country to country its of course important to find the perfect mover. ScanMovers, will help you find the perfect moving company.
a. How large is your household effects? This makes a lot of difference in how much the moving costs will be.
b. What kind of transport do you choose for your move?
c. Are you properly insured? With an international move there is more risk of damage to your furniture, so it is wise to look at a good moving insurance policy.
d. Do you need extra services such as; a moving lift, dismantling or help with packing your boxes.
TIP: here you can easily and quickly order top quality moving boxes for your move to Denmark at ScanMovers.
2) Residence permit
a. If you are moving to Denmark, you do not need to apply for a separate residence permit, if you are a citizen of the European union. However, you must belong to one of the following categories when you move to Denmark.
- EU residence as a worker
1. Requirements:
You are an EU citizen and carry out paid work in Denmark.
2. Processing time: 1 week.
3. Processing fee: None.
- EU residence as a self-employed person
1 Requirements:
You are an EU citizen and have established and run your own business in Denmark.
2. Processing time: 1 week.
3. Processing fee: none.
- EU residence as a student.
1. Requirements:
You are an EU citizen and have been admitted to a higher educational programme an upper secondary educational programme or a vocational education programme in Denmark.
2.Processing time: 1 week.
3. Processing fee: none.
- EU residence as a person with sufficient funds for self-support
1. Requirements:
You are an EU citizen and have enough money (funds) to support yourself during your stay in Denmark
2. Processing time: 1 week
3. Processing fee: none
- EU residence as a family member to an EU citizen
1. Requirements:
You’re a family member to a (non-Danish) EU citizen living in Denmark who has independent grounds for residence in Denmark under EU rules. You are an EU citizen or a third-country citizen.
2. Processing time: 4 weeks.
3. Processing fee:none
- Family reunification with Danish citizen – EU rules
1. Requirements:
You are a family member to a Danish citizen who exercised his or her right to free movement and is residence in another EU country. You lived together as a family with the Danish citizen in the other EU country. You now want to return to Denmark.
2. Processing time: 6 months
3. Processing fee: none
- Permanent residence according to EU rules
1. Requirements:
You have stayed in Denmark according to the EU rules for at least 5 consecutive years.
2. Processing time: 6 months.
3. Processing fee: none
- Nordic citizens are free to enter and do not need to apply
1. Requirements:
From Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden.
Moving to Denmark with ScanMovers
Now that you have all the information you need in order to be able to move to Denmark it’s time to figure out your move. We have supplied you with the sufficient information and now you can start looking for a moving company in Denmark which is ready to help you move. You will receive 6 free moving quotes within the next 24 hours. If you have any questions about your move to Denmark, you can always call us. Once you have found your ideal moving company, call us and let us know about it so we can ensure a smooth and stress-free move for you!
If you have any further questions or comments do not hesitate to contact us!
Enjoy your move!
Team ScanMovers
