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3 Entry and residenc

3 Entry and residence in Denmark






Nordic passport-free zone

If you are a citizen of Norway, Sweden, Finland or Iceland, you can freely enter Denmark and reside in the country for as long as you want. The reason for this is that Denmark has a special agreement with the other Nordic countries.

The Schengen Agreement

Most EU member states are part of the Schengen Agreement*. This means that citizens living in the Schengen countries can travel freely between the countries without any form of border control.

Registration card for EU citizens

If you are a Swiss national or come from a country which is a member of the EU or the EEA*, you can obtain a special registration card from the Danish state administration. Denmark is a member of the EU and therefore adheres to the Union's rules regarding freedom of movement. For example, you can enter Denmark and seek employment. Others too, for example people with sufficient means and pensioners, can obtain a registration card and residence