Healthcare in Denmark

Choosing your Doctor / GP Once you have received your CPR number and registered with the municipal authority you are covered by the Danish Health Care system. At the registration, you choose your doctor. This will most likely be the doctor closest to your residence address. You can find a list of doctors and practitioners here. … Continue reading Healthcare in Denmark

NemID, NemKonto, e-Boks & Banking in Denmark

NemID Now that you have a CPR number life becomes easy. You can open a bank account and get a NemID which is a personalized login and code serving as your digital signature. In Denmark, almost everything can be done online by using NemID. To find out more about NemID click here. NemKonto Every citizen … Continue reading NemID, NemKonto, e-Boks & Banking in Denmark

Residence and Work Permit & CPR Number

Everything starts with the CPR number In order to be able open a bank account, be covered by the Danish health insurance or sign up for free Danish language classes you need a Danish CPR number. To get a CPR number, you need a residence permit and a registered address in Denmark. Below you can … Continue reading Residence and Work Permit & CPR Number

Giving Birth in Denmark

Once you discover the happy news you can make an appointment with your doctor who will inform you about the pregnancy program. Your doctor will enroll you in the public pregnancy program in Denmark. You will be meeting with your doctor and a midwife during regular checkups. The first checkup is with your own GP … Continue reading Giving Birth in Denmark

Expat Groups and Associations

Denmark is a great place to be an expat. There are plenty of expat groups and associations, that gives you an opportunity to meet new people, widen your professional network, develop your hobbies, try something new, and make new friends. You can find a list and links to expat clubs and networks here. Meetup Another great … Continue reading Expat Groups and Associations

Cycling, Public Transport & Driving in Denmark

Denmark is one of the best places in the world for cyclists! Denmark is famous for its cycling culture and Danes cycle all year round, no matter the weather conditions, and let’s be honest, rain and wind are not uncommon here in Denmark. Denmark is one of the best places in the world for cyclists! … Continue reading Cycling, Public Transport & Driving in Denmark

Childcare and Schools in Denmark

Giving birth in Denmark: Healthcare, Parental Leave, Child Benefits and Mother Groups read Giving Birth in Denmark. Small Children If your children are between 6 months and 2 years and 10 months old, you can find a place for them in a nursery (vuggestue) or in daycare (dagpleje). After that, most children go to kindergarten … Continue reading Childcare and Schools in Denmark