International Community is part of a regional initiative by Vækstforum, the Central Denmark Region growth forum, to welcome and retain international labour. The project has two main aims:

• to facilitate welcoming and integration of international labour by participating companies
• to support and develop integration of international labour in the local community and to help newcomers feel welcome.

To achieve these aims, the project is organised in seven consortiums across the region. International Community is part of the consortium in Eastern Jutland. This cooperation involves the municipalities of Samsø, Odder, Skanderborg, Favrskov, Syddjurs, Norddjurs and Aarhus – also known as the 7-municipality cooperation. The aim of this cooperation is to further development of the business community in the Aarhus area.

Strong cooperation with the local community, businesses, cultural institutions, clubs and associations is an important aspect of International Community’s brief. Together with our local partners we offer our members a wide range of events and activities.

Our local partners are:

• Archauz (www.archauz.dk) 

• Filuren (www.filuren.dk) 

• Aarhus Teater (www.aarhusteater.dk) 

• Musikhuset Aarhus (www.musikhusetaarhus.dk) 

• The Danish University Extension in Aarhus (www.folkeuniversitetet.au.dk) 

• Bakken Bears (www.bakkenbears.com)

• Frivilligcenter Århus (www.frivilligcenteraarhus.dk) 

• Lærdansk Århus (www.laerdansk.dk)

• Aarhus Festival (www.aarhusfestuge.dk) 

• Sailing Aarhus (www.sailing-aarhus.dk)

• Marselisløbet (www.marselislobet.dk) 

• Århus Kano & Kajak Klub (www.aarhuskanokajak.dk)

International Community is part of a regional initiative by Vækstforum, the Central Denmark Region growth forum, to welcome and retain international labour. The project has two main aims:

• to facilitate welcoming and integration of international labour by participating companies
• to support and develop integration of international labour in the local community and to help newcomers feel welcome.

To achieve these aims, the project is organised in seven consortiums across the region. International Community is part of the consortium in Eastern Jutland. This cooperation involves the municipalities of Samsø, Odder, Skanderborg, Favrskov, Syddjurs, Norddjurs and Aarhus – also known as the 7-municipality cooperation. The aim of this cooperation is to further development of the business community in the Aarhus area.

International Community works in close cooperation with a number of network projects and organisations working which focus on welcoming and retaining international expats.

These network projects and organisations are:

• Work in Denmark
• Expat in Denmark
• Foreningen Nydansker
• InterResource, Aarhus University

Strong cooperation with the local community, businesses, cultural institutions, clubs and associations is an important aspect of International Community’s brief. Together with our local partners we offer our members a wide range of events and activities.

Our local partners are:

• Archauz (www.archauz.dk) 

• Filuren (www.filuren.dk) 

• Aarhus Teater (www.aarhusteater.dk) 

• Musikhuset Aarhus (www.musikhusetaarhus.dk) 

• The Danish University Extension in Aarhus (www.folkeuniversitetet.au.dk) 

• Bakken Bears (www.bakkenbears.com)

• Frivilligcenter Århus (www.frivilligcenteraarhus.dk) 

• Lærdansk Århus (www.laerdansk.dk)

• Aarhus Festival (www.aarhusfestuge.dk) 

• Sailing Aarhus (www.sailing-aarhus.dk)

• Marselisløbet (www.marselislobet.dk) 

• Århus Kano & Kajak Klub (www.aarhuskanokajak.dk)

International Community works in close cooperation with a number of network projects and organisations working which focus on welcoming and retaining international expats.

These network projects and organisations are:

• Work in Denmark
• Expat in Denmark
• Foreningen Nydansker
• InterResource, Aarhus University

ICS is a joint initiative by International Community, Aarhus Municipality Citizens’ Services, the Danish tax agency, SKAT, the State Administration for Central Jutland, Workindenmark and Immigration Service. At ICS, representatives of the various authorities will assist you with legal documents that you are required to deal with upon arrival when moving to Denmark.

The service is based on International Community's One Stop Shop, which was initiatated in collaboration with Aarhus Municipality Citizens’ Services, the Danish tax agency, SKAT, the State Administration for Central Jutland in December 2009.

International Community is part of a regional initiative by Vækstforum, the Central Denmark Region growth forum, to welcome and retain international labour. The project has two main aims:

• to facilitate welcoming and integration of international labour by participating companies
• to support and develop integration of international labour in the local community and to help newcomers feel welcome.

To achieve these aims, the project is organised in seven consortiums across the region. International Community is part of the consortium in Eastern Jutland. This cooperation involves the municipalities of Samsø, Odder, Skanderborg, Favrskov, Syddjurs, Norddjurs and Aarhus – also known as the 7-municipality cooperation. The aim of this cooperation is to further development of the business community in the Aarhus area.

When non-Danish citizens move to Denmark they are required to have a number of legal documents, such as application for EU registration certificate (For EU/EEA and Swiss citizens), getting a CPR number and health insurance card, and acquiring a Danish tax card. These are documents that are handled by different authorities, who are all located at different addresses.

The ICS is based on International Community's One Stop Shop service since 2009. The service was initiated to make the process of acquiring different legal documents easier for international workers and their families, when they arrive in the Aarhus area. At International Citizen Service internationals can meet with The State Administration of Central Jutland, Aarhus Municipality’s Citizens’ Services, and SKAT, at the same time, in the same office.

At ICS you can get assistance with:

• residence permit for non-EU citizens
• registration certificate for EU citizens (for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens)
• tax card
• social security number - CPR (residents of Aarhus Municipality only)
• health insurance card
• Danish driver’s licence
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At ICS you will also meet representatives of International Community who will help you deal with any other enquiries you may have.

• ICS cannot help you to obtain a CPR number and health insurance card if you do not live in Aarhus Municipality.
• To obtain a CPR number you must contact your own Municipality’s Citizens’ Services.
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• You will not get a CPR number or a health insurance card on the day of your visit to ICS. The service assistants from Aarhus Citizens’ Services will assist you with your application for a CPR number and a health insurance card. Your CPR number and your health insurance card will be sent to your Danish address within 1-2 weeks of submission of your application.

Strong cooperation with the local community, businesses, cultural institutions, clubs and associations is an important aspect of International Community’s brief. Together with our local partners we offer our members a wide range of events and activities.

Our local partners are:

• Archauz (www.archauz.dk) 

• Filuren (www.filuren.dk) 

• Aarhus Teater (www.aarhusteater.dk) 

• Musikhuset Aarhus (www.musikhusetaarhus.dk) 

• The Danish University Extension in Aarhus (www.folkeuniversitetet.au.dk) 

• Bakken Bears (www.bakkenbears.com)

• Frivilligcenter Århus (www.frivilligcenteraarhus.dk) 

• Lærdansk Århus (www.laerdansk.dk)

• Aarhus Festival (www.aarhusfestuge.dk) 

• Sailing Aarhus (www.sailing-aarhus.dk)

• Marselisløbet (www.marselislobet.dk) 

• Århus Kano & Kajak Klub (www.aarhuskanokajak.dk)

To make your visit at ICS as efficient as possible, there are different documents you can fill out before you arrive. There are also a range of items you must remember to bring with you to ICS, depending on what you need assistance with. 

You may also find it helpful to read up on what legal documents you are required to have in order upon arrival in Denmark, before you go to ICS. By doing so, you are better prepared for the meeting, and you get to know what questions are relevant for you to ask, when you meet with the different authorities.

Remember to get an overview of all the documents and items you are required to bring. Below you will find a list of what you need to take with you.

International Community works in close cooperation with a number of network projects and organisations working which focus on welcoming and retaining international expats.

These network projects and organisations are:

• Work in Denmark
• Expat in Denmark
• Foreningen Nydansker
• InterResource, Aarhus University

If you are an EU citizen and need to apply for a Certificate of Registration we suggest that you print out The Application of EU Residence Document and fill in what you can before you visit ICS. This will save time at ICS, as well as giving you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the process before your meeting with a representative of the State Administration for Central Jutland.

You must submit your application in person. This also applies to accompanying family members. When you go to ICS, take:

• Your passport
• A passport photo
• Documentation for the reason of your stay – you can find examples of which documentation this may be at the State Administration’s website.

Furthermore:

• If your child/children is/are moving with you to Denmark, the child/children must also appear in person when you submit your application. And you must present your child’s/children’s birth certificate(s) (the original or a certified copy) and a passport photo of each child.
• If you are bringing a child/children from a previous relationship with you to Denmark, you must present to the Regional State Administration a document which verifies that the other legal parent has given his/her permission for you to relocate the child/children to Denmark. You must also take with you a verified copy of a photo ID of the other legal parent. 

To qualify for a CPR number you must have an address in Denmark. Furthermore, you must take with you a variety of certificates depending on your current civil status (see below). Please note that if your certificates are not in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, English or German, you should take with you a certified translation of them. 

• Your Danish residence and work permit (Non-EU citizens), or Certificate of Registration (for EU/EEA citizens) if you have already been issued with one. Nordic citizens must take their passport. 
• Some form of photo ID e.g. your passport.
• If you have children, your child’s/ren’s birth certificate(s).
• If you are married, your marriage certificate or a certified copy of it.
• If you are divorced, your divorce certificate.
• If you are a widow/er, the death certificate of your husband/wife.

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

At ICS, SKAT will ask:

• You to fill out form number 04.063 EN. It may be a good idea to print out the form, fill in what you can and take it with you to ICS.
• For a declaration or contract of employment from your employer stating your salary and terms of employment.
• For your CPR number. If you have not yet been issued with a CPR number, bring some form of a valid photo-ID, such as your passport.

If you are eligible for tax deductions it is up to you to report these to SKAT. Read more about tax deductions in SKAT’s leaflet “About tax – for people resident abroad and working in Denmark”.

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.

ICS is at International Community’s office. When you visit the service, you will also be met by a representative of International Community, who will answer queries you may have and introduce you to our services and offers.

Office hours:
Thurs. 1 pm. - 5 pm.
Fri. 9 am. - 1 pm. 

Please note that Citizens’ Services of Aarhus Municipality will only have office hours Thursday from 3 pm. to 5 pm. and Friday from 11 am. to 1 pm. Enquiries regarding CPR number, health insurance card and other issues handled by the Citizens’ Services of Aarhus Municipality can only be processed during these hours.

Outside opening hours you may contact International Citizen Service Aarhus by telephone: +45 7222 3375, or by e-mail: west@icitizen.dk.

Address and contacts:
International Citizen Service Aarhus
Nordhavnsgade 4
8000 Aarhus C

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.

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 ICS is located at International Community’s office: 
International Citizen Service Aarhus
Nordhavnsgade 4
8000 Aarhus C

Bus number 13 stops at Europaplads, and bus number 200 stops at Skolebakken. The office is approximately 10 minutes walk from the Aarhus railway station and Aarhus Central Bus Station.

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