Residence Permit, visa and Registration in Denmark
If you are a citizen of Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden, you can enter, live, study and work in Denmark. You do not need a visa or residence permit. Students are responsible for consulting the requirements from the Danish Immigration Authorities.
Find relevant information for Nordic citizens here
Upon arrival to Denmark, students must apply for a CPR number. The International Office will inform newly admitted students about the application procedure as part of the introduction to RDAM.
Students of EU/EEA countries, except Nordic countries, and Switzerland must apply for an EU residence document upon arrival to Denmark if staying in Denmark for more than three months.
Find information on the EU Residence Certificate here
Upon arrival to Denmark, students must apply for a CPR number. The International Office will inform newly admitted students about the application procedure as part of the introduction to RDAM.
Students from non-EU/EEA countries, Switzerland and the United Kingdom must have a valid residence permit before starting their studies at RDAM. The International Office will send detailed instructions on how to apply for a residence permit to admitted students.
Students are required to pay an application fee of approx. 360 USD and other fees related to the visa process at the Danish diplomatic mission and the Visa Centre. Fees may be subject to change.
Upon arrival to Denmark, students must apply for a CPR number. The International Office will inform newly admitted students about the application procedure as part of the introduction to RDAM.
Find information on the CPR number here
Brexit
Please visit the website Newtodenmark for specific information on Brexit and the regulations for UK citizens.
Applicants to RDAM's Advanced Postgraduate Programmes who are invited to a live audition may be required to apply for a visa.
Students living in Denmark are legally required to register their address with the Civil Registration System (CPR) in Denmark. Your CPR number gives access to a range of services in Denmark, e.g., opening a bank account, obtaining a Danish phone number, use of public libraries, the tax system etc.
Find information on the CPR number here
International students must register at a Danish address, before they can apply for a CPR Number.