Moving and Living in Denmark
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Moving and Living in Denmark
Denmark holds strong cultural and historical ties with its Scandinavian neighbours, Sweden and Norway and is regularly regarded as the happiest nation in the world. Once a Viking nation, Denmark is now one of the world’s most peaceful societies and are well-known for equality, sustainability and fun.
The country consists of more than 440 islands (of which 70 are inhabited). Ultimately this means that nowhere in Denmark is more than 50km from the sea, making it a gateway to other Scandinavian countries and the rest of Europe. Berlin is just an hour’s flight away, and London and Paris are under 2 hours.
Denmark’s climate is a temperate coastal climate, with January and February being the coldest months, with an average temperature of zero degrees celsius, and August is the warmest month, with an average temperature of sixteen degrees.
The largest cultural festival in Northern Europe is located within the ancient city of Roskilde, the home of the marvellous cathedral and Viking ships. Over 100,000 music lovers gather annually during the first week of July when the music festival takes place. The Viking history of Denmark is still continued in today’s activities, with Viking ships sailing the harbour by the Viking Ship Museum.
Denmark is now one of the world’s most peaceful societies and are well-known for equality, sustainability and fun.
Moving your household goods to Denmark
Can I pack my own goods when I move to Denmark?
It is recommended that you do not ship items to Denmark which have been “owner packed” as they will attract stringent inspection by Customs on arrival. It is advisable to have your goods packed by your moving company to ensure the clearance process can be conducted with a minimum of fuss.
Can I move to Denmark with pets?
It is recommended to send your pet through a registered pet transportation agent who will be able to contact all the relevant agencies in Denmark.
How do I move my car to Denmark?
Moving motor vehicles and motor bikes to Denmark is possible provided Customs criteria are met.
This service is usually depot to depot, meaning the motor vehicle will be collected by you from our partners depot in Denmark mfollowing customs clearance.
Customs may require evidence that the owner of the vehicle has lived abroad for 12 months or longer, so a copy of your passport with date stamp showing arrival in Denmark, or copy of lease or rental agreement on in Denmark would be sufficient.
Can I move my boat to Denmark?
Moving a boat to Denmark has similar requirements to moving a car to Denmark when it comes to registration requirements and process.
Customs and Quarantine in Denmark will have a special interest in the boat due to its exposure to marine life, however as Australia has a fairly clean marine environment, your boat should pass customs and quarantine without any problem.
What insurance should I have when moving to Denmark?
OSS offers a full range of moving insurance options depending on your needs.
Although your shipment to Denmark will be packed to export standards (designed to withstand the longest journey), the small cost of insurance gives you complete peace of mind with regard to the exposure and rigours inherent in moving from one side of the world to the other.
Ask us about Movecover, our Marine Transit Insurance product.
How long will my move to Denmark take?
When moving your household goods to Denmark by sea freight, this will typically take 10-12 weeks for an FCL service. For services such as LCL and shared container services (i.e. groupage), these will take longer to reach your destination as your goods will need to be consolidated with other consignments heading to the same destination. Please discuss these options & shipping times with your removal consultant, as shipping times will vary greatly for each destination when using this type of service over an FCL service.
Restricted and Prohibited items when moving to Denmark
When looking to relocate to Denmark you will need to consider the extensive list of restricted and prohibited items. The following PDF has an extensive list of prohibited and restricted items when moving to Denmark: Moving to Denmark – FIDI Guide
Tax implications when moving to Denmark
It is vital that you understand and obtain specific accounting and taxation advice suitable to your individual circumstances prior to your arrival.
Electrical Goods and Compliance when moving to Denmark
Visa and Immigration Information
When travelling or moving to Denmark, make sure your passport and visas are correct and valid. Check these links to find out some of the latest requirements.
Danish Consulate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
News on Danish foreign policy, Danish visa rules, Consular services & Missions abroad: https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence
Visa Information
For sojourns longer than 3 months as well as stays in connection with studies or employment, including work as au pair, a residence and/or work permit is required: https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/how-to-apply-for-a-visa/
Passport Information
On 1st of January 2012 Denmark introduced biometric passports with digital photo, fingerprints and digital signature. Following this date applications for passports for persons aged 12 years and older can only be submitted to the Embassy in Canberra, the Consulate General in Sydney or the Consulate General in Auckland: https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/how-to-apply-for-a-danish-passport/
General Information
Explore the universe of Denmark.dk. The fast track to facts, articles and news about the Danish society: http://denmark.dk/