Surveys have shown that learning Danish benefits you both professionally and socially in Denmark. Learning Danish will give you an insight into Danish cultural and social norms. This is important for successful communication and networking, whether on a personal or a business level. Speaking Danish is thus a key competence valued by many Danish companies.

You can read more about how learning Danish will benefit you on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

Adequate Danish language skills - including a certified exam - are also essential if you wish to get a permanent residence permit or eventually Danish citizenship. Read more about the importance of learning Danish on the Danish Immigration Service’s website, under the headline “You must make an effort”. On the website you can also read about how to become a Danish citizen and the language requirements here.

As a foreigner the Danish Education Act gives you the right to a high standard Danish language teaching for up to 3 years after the first enrolment in a course. Apart from a nominal fee, the official Danish language programme is free of charge.

The free Danish language courses are structured in modules. Each module is concluded with a state-approved test in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Every municipality is required to offer free language courses to foreigners, although it is up to the individual Municipalities to decide how they wish to organise this. Some municipalities provide courses themselves, some work together with other municipalities, and some municipalities have signed an agreement with a private language course provider in the area. However, in all major cities in Denmark, you can find a provider who can offer you Danish courses based on your learning preferences, your schedule, and your Danish level.

According to the Danish Educational Act, foreigners are entitled to free Danish language courses during the first three years of their stay in Denmark.

You must also:

• Be over 18.
• Have a valid residence permit or certificate of registration in Denmark.
• Have a Danish CPR number.

If you live in another EU country but work in Denmark you also have the right to free Danish tuition.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may still enrol by paying a fee of approximately DKK 70 per lesson.

Read more about how to get a Danish CPR number under CPR number.

The booklet ”Insurance for everyday needs” published by the Danish Insurance Association contains more information about insurance in Denmark. Visit the Danish Insurance Association website at www.forsikringogpension.dk.

In addition to give information about the above-mentioned elements, the guide, Tax scheme for foreign researchers and key employees (25 per cent or 33 per cent taxation), on the SKAT website, the guide also  contains information about:

• How to register employees for the scheme.
• Calculating the tax.
• If you as an employee have other income.
• How to prepare you annual assessment notice as an employee.
• Supplementary tax liability.
• Approval of researchers.
• Tax authorities in Denmark.

Please note that some of the headings in the table of content of the guide also has links to relevant subcategories. 

For further information about rules and factors to be aware of as a new taxpayer in Denmark, you should read the guide Taxation - when moving to Denmark.

If you have questions regarding rules on residence and work in Denmark for Nordic citizens contact Citizens’ Services in the Municipality in which you live.

A wide range of information is available on SKAT’s website: www.skat.dk.

More information on allowances and deductions is to be found in SKAT’s leaflet Tax in Denmark, An introduction – for new citizens. You will also find some information regarding allowances and deductions in SKAT’s guide ”About tax – for people resident abroad and working in Denmark”. The guide is intended for individuals from other countries coming to Denmark to work for a limited period of time. The guide explains how to obtain a tax card, how tax is deducted from your income and which allowances and deductions you are entitled to.

Further information about the Danish tax system in relation to pension plans is available in SKAT’s guides: Tax and pension plans - for those with a pension plan in Denmark or another EU or EEA member state and Tax and pension plans - for migrant workers who come to Denmark from another country to work.

If you have any questions you can always call SKAT on telephone +45 72 22 18 18.

You will also find some information about tax in Denmark on Work in Denmark’s website.

According to the Danish Educational act, all municipalities are required to offer free Danish courses to foreigners, for up to three years after the first enrolment in a course. For contact information to the free Danish language provider close to where you live, contact your local Citizens’ Services office.

You can attend language courses in your home municipality or in the municipality where you are employed. If you wish to attend free language course in another municipality than the one you work or live in, you have to apply for permission from the municipality in which you have your registered address.

You can also learn Danish for free online.

You can find a complete list of all the free language course providers in Denmark and their contact here. At www.dedanskesprogcentre.dk you can also find a map, where the locations of the various language course providers are highlighted in red. By clicking on the school location you are interested in, you will be directed to that school’s website.
 

You get a CPR number when you register with the Danish Civil Registration System at Citizens’ Services in the municipality you live. You find the contact information to Citizens’ Services under Contact Information.

In Aarhus, free language courses are offered by Lærdansk Aarhus. Lærdansk offers day, evening, weekend, and online classes. Read more about Lærdansk´s online Danish courses.

In addition to the free course, Lærdansk also has flexible and targeted training courses, based upon individual employees’ and their employer’s needs for upgrading language skills. For further information on specific planned courses and prices, contact Marianne Jensen at Lærdansk Aarhus; Phone: 5052 8374 or mail: marianne.jensen@laerdansk.dk.

• For a detailed presentation of Lærdansk and their different course options, visit www.laerdansk.dk.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

In order to register and be issued with a CPR number you need to show up in person at Citizens’ Services in the Municipality in which you live. This also applies to accompanying spouses and/or children.

To obtain a CPR number you must have an address in Denmark. You must also present a variety of documents depending on your current civil status (see below). Please note that if your documents are not in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, English or German, you should bring along a certified translation of them.

At Citizens’ Services you will be asked for:

• Your Danish residence and work permit (non-EU/EEA citizens), or certificate of registration (for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens). Nordic citizens must bring proof of their Nordic personal identification number, e.g. your passport. 
• Some form of photo id, e.g. your passport 
• If you are married, your marriage certificate or a certified copy of it.
• If you have children, your child/children’s birth certificate(s).
• If you are divorced, your divorce certificate.
• If you are a widow/widower, the death certificate of your husband/wife.

You will find a detailed step guide to where, when and how to apply for a CPR number under Step Guides.

Relevant websites:

• Copenhagen International Airport, Kastrup: www.cph.dk.
• Aarhus Airport, Tirstrup: www.aar.dk.
• Billund Airport: www.billund-airport.dk.

For a list of Danish airports’ websites go to Visit Denmark’s website.

An application to exchange your driving licence for a Danish equivalent is made to Citizens’ Services. Citizens’ Services are responsible for issuing driving licences, and collecting payment.

If you have any questions about CPR numbers contact Citizens’ Services in the municipality in which you live. You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide: 

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter “The name of the municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search).

You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

If you live in Aarhus, you can meet service assistants from Citizens’ Services and get assistance acquiring a CPR number in International Citizen Service Aarhus, located at Nordhavnsgade 4, 8000 Aarhus C. For more information about the International Citizen Service Aarhus, go to International Citizen Service.

In Aarhus there are Citizens’ Services offices at:

City Hall (Rådhuset)
Rådhuspladsen 2
8000 Aarhus C.

Viby Bibliotek (library)
Skanderborgvej 170
8260 Viby J.

Risskov Bibliotek (library)
Fortebakken 1
8240 Risskov

Aaby Bibliotek (library)
Lundvig Feibergs Vej 7
8230 Aabyhøj

For questions regarding your health insurance card contact Citizens’ Services in the Municipality you live. You can find the address and phone number to your Municipality´s Citizens’ Services centres at kark.dk. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. You then:

• Enter “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box

• Then click on Søg (Search)

You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

If you live in Aarhus you can meet Aarhus Municipality’s Citizens’ Services and get assistance with acquiring a CPR number at One Stop Shop on Wednesdays from 14.00-16.00. The One Stop Shop is located at Nordhavnsgade 1, 8000 Aarhus C. For more information about the One Stop Shop, go to One Stop Shop.

In Aarhus there are Citizens’ Services offices at:

City Hall (Rådhuset)
Rådhuspladsen 2
8000 Aarhus C

Viby Bibliotek (library)
Skanderborgvej 170
8260 Viby J

Risskov Bibliotek (library)
Fortebakken 1
8240 Risskov 

Aaby Bibliotek (library)
Lundvig Feibergs Vej 7
8230 Aabyhøj 

You get a health insurance card from your Municipal Citizens’ Services when you have been issued with a CPR number.

The number of language class offers and the variety of schedules, vary from provider to provider, and is often related to the number of foreigners that are living and studying Danish in the different Municipalities. Foreigners in employment frequently need specially planned courses. Ask your free Danish language course provider about classes during the daytime, in the evenings, at weekends and online.

You can also learn Danish free online, read more about online Danish courses on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

SKAT’s website www.skat.dk provides information about SKAT and the tax rules and regulations that apply in Denmark.

Learn more about the Danish tax system in the guide "Taxation - when moving to Denmark". If you are interested in learning more about how and why we pay tax in Denmark, most common tax rules are described in the guide "Tax in Denmark - An introduction for new citizens".

You can call SKAT on +45 72 22 18 18 or go to your local SKAT service office.

You can find your local service office, at SKAT’s website - If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide: 

• Tick the box in front of the word “Skattecentre”, which is listed in the column on the left hand side.
• Enter “the post code of your town” (4 digits only) in the search area “Postnr. eller by:”,
• Click on the “søg” button.

The location of SKAT’s service centers in your area will then be marked of as small buildings on the map. Place the arrow over the building, and the address of the service office will be displayed.

“Skattecentre” means tax service offices, “Postnr. eller by” means post code or town, “Søg” means search.

If you live in the Aarhus area, you can also meet representatives of SKAT at International Citizen Service. Read more about International Citizen Service here.

If you need further information regarding Betalingsservice, contact your bank.

Post Danmark A/S 
Tietgensgade 37 
1566 København V                             
Customer support:  +45 80 20 70 30

E-mail: skrivpost@post.dk

Website: www.postdanmark.dk

If you move to a new address you are required to register your new address at Citizens’ Services in the Municipality you move to. You must do so no later than five days after you have moved. When you have registered your new address you will receive a new health insurance card. If you move to a new municipality or more than 15 kilometres away from where your general practitioner is located you will need to choose a new general practitioner. Read more under General Practiioner - If you move to a new address.

For information about SKAT and taxes in Denmark, see the SKAT website: www.skat.dk

You can also call SKAT on +45 72 22 18 18

In the pamphlet Tax in Denmark, An introduction – for new citizens, you can learn about the Danish tax system. Please note that the booklet was published in 2005, and it does not include the changes adopted in the connection of the Tax Reform Act 2009. You can read more about the changes here.

Information about tax in Denmark is also available in SKAT’s guide”About tax – for people resident abroad and working in Denmark”. The guide is intended for individuals from other countries coming to work in Denmark for a limited period of time. The guide explains how you obtain a tax card, how tax is deducted from your income and which allowances and deductions you are entitled to.

On the SKAT website you will find a guide about the preliminary income assessment for 2009. The guide contains the most common tax rules applicable to salaried staff/wage-earners and pensioners and indicates when and how you should change your preliminary income assessment and shows examples of tax calculations.

You can find your local SKAT service office, on SKAT’s website - If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

• Tick the box in front of the word “Skattecentre”, which is listed in the column on the left hand side.
• Enter “the post code of your town” (4 digits only) in the search field “Postnr. eller by:”.
• Click on the “søg” button.

It pays to give Danish language acquisition a high priority during your first few months in Denmark. All experience shows that the sooner you start attending Danish lessons – the faster and the better you will learn the language.

Examples of good ways to learn Danish:

• Watch television – preferably with Danish subtitles.
• Say hello to your neighbours when you meet them.
• Take a free newspaper when it is offered to you.
• Watch your favourite films with Danish subtitles.

Read more about media and news under Media and News.

At www.gulesider.dk, you can search for a taxi services in your area by entering 'taxa' in the “Hvad/What” section, and where you are, or the postal code in the “Hvor/Where” section. 

You can also find a list of some of the taxi companies in Denmark listed on expats in Denmark’s website.

In Aarhus you can book a taxi from:

• Aarhus Taxa, www.aarhus-taxa.dk.  Phone number: (+45) 89 48 48 48.
• DanTaxi, Århus, www.dantaxi.dk. Phone number: (+45) 70 25 25 25.

The Regional State Administrations is responsible for handling EU/EEA citizens’ applications for an EU residence document. For more about the Regional State Administration and their work, visit the website: www.statsforvaltning.dk.

For questions regarding Certificate of Registration, call the Regional State Administrations’ EU residence office on +45 72 56 84 56.
The Central Jutland State Administration EU-residence office handles applications for Certificate of Registration for people resident in the Aarhus area and Central Jutland. The office is located at Lyseng Alle 1, 8270 Højbjerg.

You can also obtain assistance with, and submit your Application for EU Residence Document, at International Citizen Service Aarhus. Read more about International Citizen Service here.

You can read more about NemKonto accounts at www.nemkonto.dk. You can also call NemKonto support at +45 44 60 63 68, or contact a Danish bank.

The Danish Immigration Service is responsible for issuing residence and work permits for non-EU/EEA citizens. You can read about the Danish Immigration Service, their work, and which rules apply for residence and work permits on their website www.nyidanmark.dk.

The Danish Immigration Services
Ryesgade 53
2100 Copenhagen Ø
Telephone: +45 35 36 66 00
Telephone hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fax: +45 35 36 19 16
E-mail: us@us.dk

Note: The Danish Immigration Service has made a telephone guide that tells you what questions you can expect to get answered when you contact them.

If you want to contact the Danish mission in your country, you can find the relevant contact information at www.um.dk.

If you lose your health insurance card you must apply for a new one. You can apply online at www.borger.dk (Danish only) or at your municipality´s Citizens’ Services office. You will receive a new card in the mail 8-14 days after your application has been received. Replacement of lost or damaged cards costs DKK 170.

For questions regarding your health insurance card contact Citizens’ Services in the Municipality you live. You can find the address and phone number to your Municipality´s Citizens’ Services centres at krak.dk. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search).

You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

If you live in Aarhus you can also meet Citizens’ Services and get assistance with acquiring a CPR number at International Citizen Service, located at Nordhavnsgade 4, 8000 Aarhus C. Read more about International Citizen Service here.

In Aarhus there are Citizens’ Services offices at:

City Hall (Rådhuset)
Rådhuspladsen 2
8000 Aarhus C.

Viby Bibliotek (library)
Skanderborgvej 170
8260 Viby J.

Risskov Bibliotek (library)
Fortebakken 1
8240 Risskov

Aaby Bibliotek (library)
Lundvig Feibergs Vej 7
8230 Aabyhøj

The Sports Confederation of Denmark, www.dif.dk.

The Danish Gymnastics and Sports Associations, www.dgi.dk.

The Danish Company Sports Federation, www.firmaidraet.dk (Information only available in Danish).

Ministry of Culture, www.kum.dk.

Relevant authorities:

The Danish Road Directorate
Niels Jules Gade 13
PB 9018
DK-1022 Copenhagen K.
Telephone: 45 7244 3333
Fax: +45 3315 0848
Website: www.vejdirektoratet.dk.

SKAT’s website www.skat.dk provides information about SKAT and the tax rules and regulations that apply in Denmark.

If you have any practical questions regarding ICS, you can contact Workindenmark.

Note that representatives of Immigration Service, the State Administration for Central Jutland, Aarhus Municipal Citizens’ Services and SKAT are only available at ICS during the service's opening hours. If you have got questions outside ICS' opening hours, please, contact the respective authority directly.

You can contact the Regional State Administrations’ EU residence office at: +45 7256 8456.

You can contact SKAT at: +45 7222 1818.

In Aarhus you will find Citizens’ Services at the following addresses:

Rådhuset (City Hall)
Park Allé
8000 Aarhus C

Aaby Bibliotek
Ludvig Feilbergs Vej 7
8230 Aabyhøj

Risskov Bibliotek
Fortebakken 1
8240 Risskov

Viby Bibliotek
Skanderborgvej 170
8260 Viby J

Opening hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.00-16.00
Thursday 10.00-19.00
Friday 8.00-16.00

The regional transport service organisation:

• In North Jutland is Nordjyllands Trafikselskab,  www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk.
• In Central Jutland is Midttrafik, www.midttrafik.dk.
• In the Metropolitan Region and Region Zealand is Movia, www.moviatrafik.dk.
• In Region Southern Denmark is Sydtrafik, www.sydtrafik.dk and Fynbus, www.fynbus.dk. 
• On the Baltic island of Bornholm is BAT www.brk.dk.

Note that some sites are only in Danish.

You can find a list of some of the companies who offer long distance services in Denmark at Visit Denmark’s website.

Visit X bus´ website at: www.xbus.dk.

Some of the companies operating bus services to and from Denmark are listed on Visit Denmark´s website.

DSB Customer Centre: +45 70 13 14 15, for other contact information to DSB, go to DSB’s website. 

Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark on the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

The online journey planner, Rejseplanen, provides information about all public transport in Denmark: www.rejseplanen.dk.

Relevant authority:

IT- og Telestyrelsen/ Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation.
Address: Holsteinsgade 63, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø.
Telephone number: +45 35 45 00 00
Website: www.itst.dk.

Statistics Denmark: www.dst.dk.

Surveys have shown that learning Danish benefits you both professionally and socially in Denmark. Learning Danish will give you an insight into Danish cultural and social norms. This is important for successful communication and networking, whether on a personal or a business level. Speaking Danish is thus a key competence valued by many Danish companies.

You can read more about how learning Danish will benefit you on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

Adequate Danish language skills - including a certified exam - are also essential if you wish to get a permanent residence permit or eventually Danish citizenship. Read more about the importance of learning Danish on the Danish Immigration Service’s website, under the headline “You must make an effort”. On the website you can also read about how to become a Danish citizen and the language requirements here.

As a foreigner the Danish Education Act gives you the right to a high standard Danish language teaching for up to 3 years after the first enrolment in a course. Apart from a nominal fee, the official Danish language programme is free of charge.

The free Danish language courses are structured in modules. Each module is concluded with a state-approved test in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Every municipality is required to offer free language courses to foreigners, although it is up to the individual Municipalities to decide how they wish to organise this. Some municipalities provide courses themselves, some work together with other municipalities, and some municipalities have signed an agreement with a private language course provider in the area. However, in all major cities in Denmark, you can find a provider who can offer you Danish courses based on your learning preferences, your schedule, and your Danish level.

According to the Danish Educational Act, foreigners are entitled to free Danish language courses during the first three years of their stay in Denmark.

You must also:

• Be over 18.
• Have a valid residence permit or certificate of registration in Denmark.
• Have a Danish CPR number.

If you live in another EU country but work in Denmark you also have the right to free Danish tuition.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may still enrol by paying a fee of approximately DKK 70 per lesson.

Read more about how to get a Danish CPR number under CPR number.

According to the Danish Educational act, all municipalities are required to offer free Danish courses to foreigners, for up to three years after the first enrolment in a course. For contact information to the free Danish language provider close to where you live, contact your local Citizens’ Services office.

You can attend language courses in your home municipality or in the municipality where you are employed. If you wish to attend free language course in another municipality than the one you work or live in, you have to apply for permission from the municipality in which you have your registered address.

You can also learn Danish for free online.

You can find a complete list of all the free language course providers in Denmark and their contact here. At www.dedanskesprogcentre.dk you can also find a map, where the locations of the various language course providers are highlighted in red. By clicking on the school location you are interested in, you will be directed to that school’s website.
 

The number of language class offers and the variety of schedules, vary from provider to provider, and is often related to the number of foreigners that are living and studying Danish in the different Municipalities. Foreigners in employment frequently need specially planned courses. Ask your free Danish language course provider about classes during the daytime, in the evenings, at weekends and online.

You can also learn Danish free online, read more about online Danish courses on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

The local Citizens’ Services will provide you with contact information for the local provider of free Danish language courses. After sign-up, the language school will want to see you and give an assessment of which class will give you best value and most effective learning possibilities.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, you can contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter  “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search). You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

It pays to give Danish language acquisition a high priority during your first few months in Denmark. All experience shows that the sooner you start attending Danish lessons – the faster and the better you will learn the language.

Examples of good ways to learn Danish:

• Watch television – preferably with Danish subtitles.
• Say hello to your neighbours when you meet them.
• Take a free newspaper when it is offered to you.
• Watch your favourite films with Danish subtitles.

Read more about media and news under Media and News.

Surveys have shown that learning Danish benefits you both professionally and socially in Denmark. Learning Danish will give you an insight into Danish cultural and social norms. This is important for successful communication and networking, whether on a personal or a business level. Speaking Danish is thus a key competence valued by many Danish companies.

You can read more about how learning Danish will benefit you on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

Adequate Danish language skills - including a certified exam - are also essential if you wish to get a permanent residence permit or eventually Danish citizenship. Read more about the importance of learning Danish on the Danish Immigration Service’s website, under the headline “You must make an effort”. On the website you can also read about how to become a Danish citizen and the language requirements here.

As a foreigner the Danish Education Act gives you the right to a high standard Danish language teaching for up to 3 years after the first enrolment in a course. Apart from a nominal fee, the official Danish language programme is free of charge.

The free Danish language courses are structured in modules. Each module is concluded with a state-approved test in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Every municipality is required to offer free language courses to foreigners, although it is up to the individual Municipalities to decide how they wish to organise this. Some municipalities provide courses themselves, some work together with other municipalities, and some municipalities have signed an agreement with a private language course provider in the area. However, in all major cities in Denmark, you can find a provider who can offer you Danish courses based on your learning preferences, your schedule, and your Danish level.

According to the Danish Educational act, all municipalities are required to offer free Danish courses to foreigners, for up to three years after the first enrolment in a course. For contact information to the free Danish language provider close to where you live, contact your local Citizens’ Services office.

You can attend language courses in your home municipality or in the municipality where you are employed. If you wish to attend free language course in another municipality than the one you work or live in, you have to apply for permission from the municipality in which you have your registered address.

You can also learn Danish for free online.

You can find a complete list of all the free language course providers in Denmark and their contact here. At www.dedanskesprogcentre.dk you can also find a map, where the locations of the various language course providers are highlighted in red. By clicking on the school location you are interested in, you will be directed to that school’s website.
 

In Aarhus, free language courses are offered by Lærdansk Aarhus. Lærdansk offers day, evening, weekend, and online classes. Read more about Lærdansk´s online Danish courses.

In addition to the free course, Lærdansk also has flexible and targeted training courses, based upon individual employees’ and their employer’s needs for upgrading language skills. For further information on specific planned courses and prices, contact Marianne Jensen at Lærdansk Aarhus; Phone: 5052 8374 or mail: marianne.jensen@laerdansk.dk.

• For a detailed presentation of Lærdansk and their different course options, visit www.laerdansk.dk.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

The number of language class offers and the variety of schedules, vary from provider to provider, and is often related to the number of foreigners that are living and studying Danish in the different Municipalities. Foreigners in employment frequently need specially planned courses. Ask your free Danish language course provider about classes during the daytime, in the evenings, at weekends and online.

You can also learn Danish free online, read more about online Danish courses on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

The local Citizens’ Services will provide you with contact information for the local provider of free Danish language courses. After sign-up, the language school will want to see you and give an assessment of which class will give you best value and most effective learning possibilities.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, you can contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter  “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search). You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

It pays to give Danish language acquisition a high priority during your first few months in Denmark. All experience shows that the sooner you start attending Danish lessons – the faster and the better you will learn the language.

Examples of good ways to learn Danish:

• Watch television – preferably with Danish subtitles.
• Say hello to your neighbours when you meet them.
• Take a free newspaper when it is offered to you.
• Watch your favourite films with Danish subtitles.

Read more about media and news under Media and News.

Surveys have shown that learning Danish benefits you both professionally and socially in Denmark. Learning Danish will give you an insight into Danish cultural and social norms. This is important for successful communication and networking, whether on a personal or a business level. Speaking Danish is thus a key competence valued by many Danish companies.

You can read more about how learning Danish will benefit you on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

Adequate Danish language skills - including a certified exam - are also essential if you wish to get a permanent residence permit or eventually Danish citizenship. Read more about the importance of learning Danish on the Danish Immigration Service’s website, under the headline “You must make an effort”. On the website you can also read about how to become a Danish citizen and the language requirements here.

According to the Danish Educational Act, foreigners are entitled to free Danish language courses during the first three years of their stay in Denmark.

You must also:

• Be over 18.
• Have a valid residence permit or certificate of registration in Denmark.
• Have a Danish CPR number.

If you live in another EU country but work in Denmark you also have the right to free Danish tuition.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may still enrol by paying a fee of approximately DKK 70 per lesson.

Read more about how to get a Danish CPR number under CPR number.

According to the Danish Educational act, all municipalities are required to offer free Danish courses to foreigners, for up to three years after the first enrolment in a course. For contact information to the free Danish language provider close to where you live, contact your local Citizens’ Services office.

You can attend language courses in your home municipality or in the municipality where you are employed. If you wish to attend free language course in another municipality than the one you work or live in, you have to apply for permission from the municipality in which you have your registered address.

You can also learn Danish for free online.

You can find a complete list of all the free language course providers in Denmark and their contact here. At www.dedanskesprogcentre.dk you can also find a map, where the locations of the various language course providers are highlighted in red. By clicking on the school location you are interested in, you will be directed to that school’s website.
 

In Aarhus, free language courses are offered by Lærdansk Aarhus. Lærdansk offers day, evening, weekend, and online classes. Read more about Lærdansk´s online Danish courses.

In addition to the free course, Lærdansk also has flexible and targeted training courses, based upon individual employees’ and their employer’s needs for upgrading language skills. For further information on specific planned courses and prices, contact Marianne Jensen at Lærdansk Aarhus; Phone: 5052 8374 or mail: marianne.jensen@laerdansk.dk.

• For a detailed presentation of Lærdansk and their different course options, visit www.laerdansk.dk.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

The number of language class offers and the variety of schedules, vary from provider to provider, and is often related to the number of foreigners that are living and studying Danish in the different Municipalities. Foreigners in employment frequently need specially planned courses. Ask your free Danish language course provider about classes during the daytime, in the evenings, at weekends and online.

You can also learn Danish free online, read more about online Danish courses on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

The local Citizens’ Services will provide you with contact information for the local provider of free Danish language courses. After sign-up, the language school will want to see you and give an assessment of which class will give you best value and most effective learning possibilities.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, you can contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter  “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search). You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

It pays to give Danish language acquisition a high priority during your first few months in Denmark. All experience shows that the sooner you start attending Danish lessons – the faster and the better you will learn the language.

Examples of good ways to learn Danish:

• Watch television – preferably with Danish subtitles.
• Say hello to your neighbours when you meet them.
• Take a free newspaper when it is offered to you.
• Watch your favourite films with Danish subtitles.

Read more about media and news under Media and News.

As a foreigner the Danish Education Act gives you the right to a high standard Danish language teaching for up to 3 years after the first enrolment in a course. Apart from a nominal fee, the official Danish language programme is free of charge.

The free Danish language courses are structured in modules. Each module is concluded with a state-approved test in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Every municipality is required to offer free language courses to foreigners, although it is up to the individual Municipalities to decide how they wish to organise this. Some municipalities provide courses themselves, some work together with other municipalities, and some municipalities have signed an agreement with a private language course provider in the area. However, in all major cities in Denmark, you can find a provider who can offer you Danish courses based on your learning preferences, your schedule, and your Danish level.

According to the Danish Educational Act, foreigners are entitled to free Danish language courses during the first three years of their stay in Denmark.

You must also:

• Be over 18.
• Have a valid residence permit or certificate of registration in Denmark.
• Have a Danish CPR number.

If you live in another EU country but work in Denmark you also have the right to free Danish tuition.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may still enrol by paying a fee of approximately DKK 70 per lesson.

Read more about how to get a Danish CPR number under CPR number.

According to the Danish Educational act, all municipalities are required to offer free Danish courses to foreigners, for up to three years after the first enrolment in a course. For contact information to the free Danish language provider close to where you live, contact your local Citizens’ Services office.

You can attend language courses in your home municipality or in the municipality where you are employed. If you wish to attend free language course in another municipality than the one you work or live in, you have to apply for permission from the municipality in which you have your registered address.

You can also learn Danish for free online.

You can find a complete list of all the free language course providers in Denmark and their contact here. At www.dedanskesprogcentre.dk you can also find a map, where the locations of the various language course providers are highlighted in red. By clicking on the school location you are interested in, you will be directed to that school’s website.
 

In Aarhus, free language courses are offered by Lærdansk Aarhus. Lærdansk offers day, evening, weekend, and online classes. Read more about Lærdansk´s online Danish courses.

In addition to the free course, Lærdansk also has flexible and targeted training courses, based upon individual employees’ and their employer’s needs for upgrading language skills. For further information on specific planned courses and prices, contact Marianne Jensen at Lærdansk Aarhus; Phone: 5052 8374 or mail: marianne.jensen@laerdansk.dk.

• For a detailed presentation of Lærdansk and their different course options, visit www.laerdansk.dk.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

The number of language class offers and the variety of schedules, vary from provider to provider, and is often related to the number of foreigners that are living and studying Danish in the different Municipalities. Foreigners in employment frequently need specially planned courses. Ask your free Danish language course provider about classes during the daytime, in the evenings, at weekends and online.

You can also learn Danish free online, read more about online Danish courses on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

The local Citizens’ Services will provide you with contact information for the local provider of free Danish language courses. After sign-up, the language school will want to see you and give an assessment of which class will give you best value and most effective learning possibilities.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, you can contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter  “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search). You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

It pays to give Danish language acquisition a high priority during your first few months in Denmark. All experience shows that the sooner you start attending Danish lessons – the faster and the better you will learn the language.

Examples of good ways to learn Danish:

• Watch television – preferably with Danish subtitles.
• Say hello to your neighbours when you meet them.
• Take a free newspaper when it is offered to you.
• Watch your favourite films with Danish subtitles.

Read more about media and news under Media and News.

Surveys have shown that learning Danish benefits you both professionally and socially in Denmark. Learning Danish will give you an insight into Danish cultural and social norms. This is important for successful communication and networking, whether on a personal or a business level. Speaking Danish is thus a key competence valued by many Danish companies.

You can read more about how learning Danish will benefit you on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

Adequate Danish language skills - including a certified exam - are also essential if you wish to get a permanent residence permit or eventually Danish citizenship. Read more about the importance of learning Danish on the Danish Immigration Service’s website, under the headline “You must make an effort”. On the website you can also read about how to become a Danish citizen and the language requirements here.

As a foreigner the Danish Education Act gives you the right to a high standard Danish language teaching for up to 3 years after the first enrolment in a course. Apart from a nominal fee, the official Danish language programme is free of charge.

The free Danish language courses are structured in modules. Each module is concluded with a state-approved test in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Every municipality is required to offer free language courses to foreigners, although it is up to the individual Municipalities to decide how they wish to organise this. Some municipalities provide courses themselves, some work together with other municipalities, and some municipalities have signed an agreement with a private language course provider in the area. However, in all major cities in Denmark, you can find a provider who can offer you Danish courses based on your learning preferences, your schedule, and your Danish level.

As tips as to what you should make a note of if you intend to request a refund:
The scheduled date, place and time of departure.

• The planned transport route number.
• Your scheduled destination and time of arrival.
• Your actual time of arrival.
• What went wrong - why were you delayed?
• What extra expenses did you incur and how did you reach your final destination, e.g. if you took a taxi, where did your take the taxi from and to, and what did you pay?

Remember to keep all your tickets and receipts!

According to the Danish Educational Act, foreigners are entitled to free Danish language courses during the first three years of their stay in Denmark.

You must also:

• Be over 18.
• Have a valid residence permit or certificate of registration in Denmark.
• Have a Danish CPR number.

If you live in another EU country but work in Denmark you also have the right to free Danish tuition.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may still enrol by paying a fee of approximately DKK 70 per lesson.

Read more about how to get a Danish CPR number under CPR number.

The health insurance card is sometimes also referred to as the Yellow Card, because of the yellow colour of the card.

According to the Danish Educational act, all municipalities are required to offer free Danish courses to foreigners, for up to three years after the first enrolment in a course. For contact information to the free Danish language provider close to where you live, contact your local Citizens’ Services office.

You can attend language courses in your home municipality or in the municipality where you are employed. If you wish to attend free language course in another municipality than the one you work or live in, you have to apply for permission from the municipality in which you have your registered address.

You can also learn Danish for free online.

You can find a complete list of all the free language course providers in Denmark and their contact here. At www.dedanskesprogcentre.dk you can also find a map, where the locations of the various language course providers are highlighted in red. By clicking on the school location you are interested in, you will be directed to that school’s website.
 

In Aarhus, free language courses are offered by Lærdansk Aarhus. Lærdansk offers day, evening, weekend, and online classes. Read more about Lærdansk´s online Danish courses.

In addition to the free course, Lærdansk also has flexible and targeted training courses, based upon individual employees’ and their employer’s needs for upgrading language skills. For further information on specific planned courses and prices, contact Marianne Jensen at Lærdansk Aarhus; Phone: 5052 8374 or mail: marianne.jensen@laerdansk.dk.

• For a detailed presentation of Lærdansk and their different course options, visit www.laerdansk.dk.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

The number of language class offers and the variety of schedules, vary from provider to provider, and is often related to the number of foreigners that are living and studying Danish in the different Municipalities. Foreigners in employment frequently need specially planned courses. Ask your free Danish language course provider about classes during the daytime, in the evenings, at weekends and online.

You can also learn Danish free online, read more about online Danish courses on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

The local Citizens’ Services will provide you with contact information for the local provider of free Danish language courses. After sign-up, the language school will want to see you and give an assessment of which class will give you best value and most effective learning possibilities.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, you can contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter  “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search). You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

It is a good idea to get your CPR number immediately upon arrival if you intend to stay here for more than three months. You will need it to open a Danish bank account, get a Danish telephone number as well as to access many other services in Denmark.

It may be a good idea to take a few driving and theory classes before you take the tests. This will cost extra, however, if you fail the tests, you will have to pay to redo the tests. The first theory and driving tests are free, but if you fail you will have to pay approximately DKK 870 to retake the test. Some driving schools offer online teaching programmes which can help you pass the tests.

Surveys have shown that learning Danish benefits you both professionally and socially in Denmark. Learning Danish will give you an insight into Danish cultural and social norms. This is important for successful communication and networking, whether on a personal or a business level. Speaking Danish is thus a key competence valued by many Danish companies.

You can read more about how learning Danish will benefit you on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

Adequate Danish language skills - including a certified exam - are also essential if you wish to get a permanent residence permit or eventually Danish citizenship. Read more about the importance of learning Danish on the Danish Immigration Service’s website, under the headline “You must make an effort”. On the website you can also read about how to become a Danish citizen and the language requirements here.

As a foreigner the Danish Education Act gives you the right to a high standard Danish language teaching for up to 3 years after the first enrolment in a course. Apart from a nominal fee, the official Danish language programme is free of charge.

The free Danish language courses are structured in modules. Each module is concluded with a state-approved test in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Every municipality is required to offer free language courses to foreigners, although it is up to the individual Municipalities to decide how they wish to organise this. Some municipalities provide courses themselves, some work together with other municipalities, and some municipalities have signed an agreement with a private language course provider in the area. However, in all major cities in Denmark, you can find a provider who can offer you Danish courses based on your learning preferences, your schedule, and your Danish level.

According to the Danish Educational Act, foreigners are entitled to free Danish language courses during the first three years of their stay in Denmark.

You must also:

• Be over 18.
• Have a valid residence permit or certificate of registration in Denmark.
• Have a Danish CPR number.

If you live in another EU country but work in Denmark you also have the right to free Danish tuition.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may still enrol by paying a fee of approximately DKK 70 per lesson.

Read more about how to get a Danish CPR number under CPR number.

According to the Danish Educational act, all municipalities are required to offer free Danish courses to foreigners, for up to three years after the first enrolment in a course. For contact information to the free Danish language provider close to where you live, contact your local Citizens’ Services office.

You can attend language courses in your home municipality or in the municipality where you are employed. If you wish to attend free language course in another municipality than the one you work or live in, you have to apply for permission from the municipality in which you have your registered address.

You can also learn Danish for free online.

You can find a complete list of all the free language course providers in Denmark and their contact here. At www.dedanskesprogcentre.dk you can also find a map, where the locations of the various language course providers are highlighted in red. By clicking on the school location you are interested in, you will be directed to that school’s website.
 

In Aarhus, free language courses are offered by Lærdansk Aarhus. Lærdansk offers day, evening, weekend, and online classes. Read more about Lærdansk´s online Danish courses.

In addition to the free course, Lærdansk also has flexible and targeted training courses, based upon individual employees’ and their employer’s needs for upgrading language skills. For further information on specific planned courses and prices, contact Marianne Jensen at Lærdansk Aarhus; Phone: 5052 8374 or mail: marianne.jensen@laerdansk.dk.

• For a detailed presentation of Lærdansk and their different course options, visit www.laerdansk.dk.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

The local Citizens’ Services will provide you with contact information for the local provider of free Danish language courses. After sign-up, the language school will want to see you and give an assessment of which class will give you best value and most effective learning possibilities.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, you can contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter  “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search). You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

It pays to give Danish language acquisition a high priority during your first few months in Denmark. All experience shows that the sooner you start attending Danish lessons – the faster and the better you will learn the language.

Examples of good ways to learn Danish:

• Watch television – preferably with Danish subtitles.
• Say hello to your neighbours when you meet them.
• Take a free newspaper when it is offered to you.
• Watch your favourite films with Danish subtitles.

Read more about media and news under Media and News.

Surveys have shown that learning Danish benefits you both professionally and socially in Denmark. Learning Danish will give you an insight into Danish cultural and social norms. This is important for successful communication and networking, whether on a personal or a business level. Speaking Danish is thus a key competence valued by many Danish companies.

You can read more about how learning Danish will benefit you on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

Adequate Danish language skills - including a certified exam - are also essential if you wish to get a permanent residence permit or eventually Danish citizenship. Read more about the importance of learning Danish on the Danish Immigration Service’s website, under the headline “You must make an effort”. On the website you can also read about how to become a Danish citizen and the language requirements here.

As a foreigner the Danish Education Act gives you the right to a high standard Danish language teaching for up to 3 years after the first enrolment in a course. Apart from a nominal fee, the official Danish language programme is free of charge.

The free Danish language courses are structured in modules. Each module is concluded with a state-approved test in compliance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Every municipality is required to offer free language courses to foreigners, although it is up to the individual Municipalities to decide how they wish to organise this. Some municipalities provide courses themselves, some work together with other municipalities, and some municipalities have signed an agreement with a private language course provider in the area. However, in all major cities in Denmark, you can find a provider who can offer you Danish courses based on your learning preferences, your schedule, and your Danish level.

According to the Danish Educational Act, foreigners are entitled to free Danish language courses during the first three years of their stay in Denmark.

You must also:

• Be over 18.
• Have a valid residence permit or certificate of registration in Denmark.
• Have a Danish CPR number.

If you live in another EU country but work in Denmark you also have the right to free Danish tuition.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may still enrol by paying a fee of approximately DKK 70 per lesson.

Read more about how to get a Danish CPR number under CPR number.

In Aarhus, free language courses are offered by Lærdansk Aarhus. Lærdansk offers day, evening, weekend, and online classes. Read more about Lærdansk´s online Danish courses.

In addition to the free course, Lærdansk also has flexible and targeted training courses, based upon individual employees’ and their employer’s needs for upgrading language skills. For further information on specific planned courses and prices, contact Marianne Jensen at Lærdansk Aarhus; Phone: 5052 8374 or mail: marianne.jensen@laerdansk.dk.

• For a detailed presentation of Lærdansk and their different course options, visit www.laerdansk.dk.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

The number of language class offers and the variety of schedules, vary from provider to provider, and is often related to the number of foreigners that are living and studying Danish in the different Municipalities. Foreigners in employment frequently need specially planned courses. Ask your free Danish language course provider about classes during the daytime, in the evenings, at weekends and online.

You can also learn Danish free online, read more about online Danish courses on the Danish Immigration Service’s website.

The local Citizens’ Services will provide you with contact information for the local provider of free Danish language courses. After sign-up, the language school will want to see you and give an assessment of which class will give you best value and most effective learning possibilities.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, you can contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter  “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search). You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

It pays to give Danish language acquisition a high priority during your first few months in Denmark. All experience shows that the sooner you start attending Danish lessons – the faster and the better you will learn the language.

Examples of good ways to learn Danish:

• Watch television – preferably with Danish subtitles.
• Say hello to your neighbours when you meet them.
• Take a free newspaper when it is offered to you.
• Watch your favourite films with Danish subtitles.

Read more about media and news under Media and News.