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Guide Poland → Denmark · moving · checked 1 Nov 2026

Moving from Poland to Denmark

A plain checklist: what to sort before you go, and your first weeks in Denmark.

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First, the good news

No visa, inside the EU

Poland and Denmark are both in the EU, so you can live and work in Denmark without a visa or work permit. A valid ID card or passport is enough.

Important: if you stay longer than 3 months, apply to SIRI for an EU residence document, then register at your kommune: you get a CPR number and the yellow health card (sundhedskort).

Before you go

Your checklist in Poland

  1. A valid ID card or passport.
  2. Documents in one folder: birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, work references, driving licence.
  3. Money for the start: a deposit (at most 3 months' rent), the first rent and a few weeks of living costs.
  4. Tell your Polish bank you are moving and keep the app working, so you can pay bills at home.
  5. Set up Polish TV before you go, so it works from day one (how to watch Polish TV in Denmark).
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Day one in Denmark

Polish TV, ready from day one

The first weeks abroad are the hardest. The news from home, your series and the kids' cartoons in Polish make the new flat feel like home faster.

How to watch Polish TV in Denmark →
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Your first weeks

Your checklist in Denmark

  1. EU residence document: if you stay longer than 3 months, apply to SIRI within 3 months of arriving (6 months if you are looking for work).
  2. CPR number: register at your kommune; you need it for work, the bank and the doctor.
  3. Health: with a CPR number you get the yellow health card and a family doctor.
  4. TV fee: Denmark has none.
  5. Driving: a Polish licence is valid in Denmark.
Quick answers

Questions people ask

Do I need a visa to work in Denmark?

No. As an EU citizen you can live and work in Denmark without a visa or work permit.

Do I have to register in Denmark?

Yes, if you stay longer than 3 months: an EU residence document from SIRI (apply within 3 months of arriving), then a CPR number at your kommune.

What is a CPR number?

Your Danish personal number; you need it for work, the bank and the doctor.

Can I watch Polish TV in Denmark?

Yes. Our Polish TV in Denmark guide shows every option, from the free TVP Polonia channel to all-in-one subscriptions.

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