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Guide Turkey → Denmark · moving · checked 1 Nov 2026

Moving from Turkey to Denmark

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

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First: can you move?

You need a permit to live in Denmark

Turkey is not in the EU, so living and working in Denmark needs a residence and work permit; you apply to SIRI (the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration). Short visits need a Schengen visa.

Job
WorkA work and residence permit, with a job offer.
Uni
StudyA residence permit to study in Denmark.
Fam
FamilyJoining a spouse or family in Denmark.

Which route fits you: New to Denmark, Denmark's official immigration site. We don't give visa advice.

Before you go

Your checklist in Turkey

  1. Your permit approved and a valid passport.
  2. Documents in one folder: birth and marriage certificates, diplomas; apostilles and sworn translations.
  3. Money for the start: a deposit (at most 3 months' rent; up to 3 months of rent in advance may be asked too), the first rent and a few weeks of living costs.
  4. Danish: there are Danish courses for registered adults; English is widely spoken too.
  5. Set up your home TV before you go, so it works on day one (how to watch Turkish TV in Denmark).
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Day one in Denmark

Home TV, ready when you land

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

How to watch Turkish TV in Denmark →
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Your first weeks

Your checklist in Denmark

  1. Residence permit card: from SIRI.
  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 (sundhedskort) and a family doctor.
  4. Bank account: with your CPR number and address.
  5. TV fee: Denmark has none.
  6. Driving: check with Færdselsstyrelsen how long your Turkish licence is valid.
Quick answers

Questions people ask

Do I need a permit to work in Denmark?

Yes. Turkish citizens get a work and residence permit from SIRI.

Do I need a visa to visit Denmark?

Yes. Turkish citizens need a Schengen visa for short visits.

What is a CPR number?

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

How big is a rent deposit in Denmark?

At most 3 months' rent; up to 3 months of rent in advance may be asked too.

Can I watch Turkish TV in Denmark?

Yes. Our Turkish TV in Denmark guide shows every option.

More for Turkish people in Denmark

Guides for you

Turkish TV in DenmarkThe Turkish channels live, and how the official options compare.The Turkish community in DenmarkHow many, where people live, mosques, Turkish lessons and where people meet online.Moving to DenmarkThe visa routes, before you go and your first weeks.
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