Your frequent asked questions (faqs)
Here is list of Frequent Asked Questions section to get you started. We hope that this guide can get some of your questions answered. Feel at home, stay informed, and thrive wherever you are.
Finding accommodation can be challenging, especially in big cities like Copenhagen or Aarhus.
Start by checking local housing websites such as BoligPortal, Lejebolig, and Facebook groups.
We have created a comprehensive guide about finding accommodation.
This can vary but generally yes. International students with a residence permit are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time in June, July, and August.
For a detailed description of this topic, read more on the New in Denmark Website.
As an immigrant in Denmark, you must possess the correct papers from the Danish Immigration Service. It is a requirement for both you and your employer to prove that you are a legal resident in Denmark before you commence on an assignment. If you are outsourced from outside Denmark, your employer begins the application process, sends it to you to fill in your details and when done, submit it to your nearest Danish consulate for processing.
The Danish Immigration Service website.
Absolutely! There are many vibrant African organizations, churches, and student groups throughout Denmark.
You’ll find communities from countries such as Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, and Nigeria, as well as pan-African groups that host cultural events and social gatherings. Equipped with the right keywords, social media is a good source you might want to explore.
Ofcourse you can. Infact, this is one of the reasons we have this platfom where you can meet different service providers that prepare your favourite meal. From East Africa, west, South, Central, North etc. Your best option for now is to head over here and find your preferred provider.
If you are based in Copenhagen, you can find Africa-inspired shops close to the Central Station, where you can actually walk in and choose from a variety of products.
Yes. Most Danes speak English, and moving around the city can be quite easy.
However, learning basic Danish can be helpful for work, integration, and networking.
Definitely yes. Take a look at Study in Denmark. They offer comprehensive details on this topic.
Denmark is considered to be an expensive country to live in. Here is a breakdown written by Expattips, which we think can be a good place to start if you are thinking of moving to Denmark.
We recomend that you do your due diligence and find relevant Facebook groups that will fulfil your needs.
There are also community events, cultural festivals, and networking meetups throughout the year that welcome new members.
In one of our blog posts about moving to Denmark, we write that moving to Denmark doesn’t just change your address; it forges a new version of you.
Keep track of your residence permit and remember the expiry dates otherwise you will have to deal with the immigration and lawyers.
When you move to a new address, ensure that you update your information via borger.dk (Citizen service). You can even do it two months prior to your move, and changes will take effect from the set date.
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