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Moving to Denmark means navigating a range of official websites, public authorities, and digital self-service systems. Knowing which authority is responsible for what can save you time, reduce confusion, and help you complete important tasks in time.

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Below you will find a selection of the most important official Danish websites and public authorities used by internationals living, studying, and working in Denmark.

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​Essential Official Danish Resources 

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Borger.dk

The Danish government’s main self-service portal for residents. Here you can register your address, access Digital Post, order official certificates, change your GP, and use many public digital services.

Official website: www.borger.dk

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Life in Denmark

The official English-language portal designed specifically for internationals living in Denmark. It provides practical information about moving, working, studying, healthcare, family life, taxes, and much more.

Official website: www.lifeindenmark.borger.dk

 

SIRI

The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) is responsible for many residence and work permit schemes for international citizens moving to Denmark.

Official website: www.siri.dk/english

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The Danish Immigration Service (Udlændingestyrelsen)

Provides information about visas, family reunification, permanent residence, asylum, and other immigration-related matters. Official website: www.nyidanmark.dk

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SKAT

The Danish Tax Agency provides information about tax cards, preliminary income assessments, tax returns, and tax payments.

Official website: www.skat.dk

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Sundhed.dk

Denmark’s official healthcare portal where you can access your health information, find healthcare providers, and use various digital health services.

Official website: www.sundhed.dk

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Jobnet

Denmark’s official employment portal offering job vacancies, job search tools, and employment services.

Official website: www.jobnet.dk

 

Study in Denmark

The official guide for international students interested in higher education opportunities in Denmark.

Official website: www.studyindenmark.dk

 

Why Official Resources Matter?

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Official Danish websites are the primary source of information for legislation, applications, and public services. However, understanding which website to use, when to use it, and how different systems work together can often be challenging—especially if you’re new to Denmark.That’s where practical guidance can make all the difference.

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Looking for More Than Just Official Links?

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Living in Denmark – Study, Work, and Settle includes an entire chapter dedicated to official Danish resources.

Rather than simply providing a list of websites, Chapter 10 - Reference & Official Danish Resources brings together carefully selected government portals and trusted public services, organised to match each stage of your journey in Denmark.​

 

Inside Chapter 10 you will find:​​​

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✔ A carefully selected collection of trusted official Danish websites

✔ Resources organised by topic for easy navigation

✔ Direct links connected to the relevant chapters throughout the guide

✔ Practical explanations to help you understand when and how to use each resource

✔ A reference library designed to save you hours of searching

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What’s Included?​​

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✔ Official Danish government portals

✔ Civil registration, CPR, MitID & Digital Post

✔ Healthcare and social services

✔ Education and student support

✔ Employment, unemployment and integration

✔ Housing and public benefits

✔ Family, children and social services

✔ Transport and mobility

✔ Residence, permanent residence and Danish citizenship

✔ And many more trusted official resources with active links

 

Continue Your Journey with Living in Denmark – Study, Work, and Settle

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Building a life in Denmark involves much more than knowing which website to visit. Our digital guide Living in Denmark - Study, Work, and Settle combines practical guidance, personal experience, downloadable worksheets, and carefully selected official resources - all organised in the right order to help you understand what to do at every stage of your journey.

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Spend less time searching across dozens of government websites and more time confidently building your life in Denmark.