Visa
Residents from the Nordic countries and the EU do not need a visa. However, residents from other countries should check the Danish Immigrations Service’s website, nyidanmark.dk, or with your local Danish embassy or consulate, whether they need one.
Residence permit
Rules vary depending on home country:
EU/EEA citizens – Do not need to apply for residence permit, but must instead apply for an EU residence document at SIRI (Agency for International Recruitment and Integration/Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration). They visit some campuses to help new students with the application. At other campuses, you have to apply on your own. Ask your International Coordinator or Student Counsellor for more information.
Nordic citizens – As a citizen of the Nordics you are allowed to live in Denmark without a residence permit. Go directly to Citizen Services/Borger Service in your local municipality to obtain a CPR number and health insurance card, if you are staying in Denmark for more than 3 months.
Non-EU/EEA citizens – You have to apply for residence permit and the process can take up to 60 days. VIA will initiate the online application process at SIRI in Denmark and forward the application to you. You then have to complete the application form within 14 days. You are not allowed to travel to Denmark until your application has been approved.
Make sure to consult public websites on visa and residence permit as rules and procedures change continuously.