Getting Started in Denmark videos

Did you just move to Denmark? Watch these videos about how to get started in Denmark. Below each video you will find important links to the information referred to in the videos.

Public Healthcare How are you covered by healthcare in Denmark? What is your yellow health insurance card? and are you covered abroad? Watch the video and learn more.

Links about healthcare

Lifeindenmark.dk is the official website for international citizens in Denmark.
Visit the website to change doctor, and to order a new EU health insurance card.
Information on reimbursement of medication
To find a dentist see Sundhed.dk.
To book appointments with your doctor online, download the app Min Læge (my doctor).

Employment Conditions What are your employment conditions? How do you set up a Danish tax card? and how is your salary paid out? Watch the video and learn more.

Links about employment, tax, and pay

Online guide to understanding your payslip
Watch or join the Employment at AU webinar to learn about your employment conditions
Read more about the three different pension schemes for international staff at Foreign employees pensions
If you are not on the Researchers Tax Scheme, you need to Apply for a tax card
For questions regarding tax, please contact the Danish Tax Agency - Phone number: 72 22 18 18, Web: www.skat.dk
Join the Tax webinar for international researchers and PhDs held twice a year (March and November)
For more information on taxation when working at AU see: internationalstaff.au.dk/taxation

Opening a bank account What do you need to open a bank account in Denmark? How long does it take to set up an account? And how do I choose the right bank? Watch the video and learn more.

Links about opening a bank account in Denmark

Information on how to open a bank account, overview of banks and NemKonto see: internationalstaff.au.dk/money-and-banking
Once you have a Danish mobile phone number you can download MobilePay.

Insurance Why does insurance matter? Which insurances are required and recommended? And are you covered by insurance at work? Watch the video and learn more.

Links about insurance In Denmark

See internationalstaff.au.dk/insurance for information on private insurance, AU insurance and unemployment insurance to make sure you meet legal requirements and have the coverage you need.
Insurance and pension for everyday needs describes in outline the risks typically covered by the individual classes of insurance as well as non-covered risks.

Danish Language Education Can I learn Danish at the university? What does the Danish Language Programme include? And do I need to pay? Watch the video and learn more.

Links about Danish language education

Danish lessons for AU international staff and accompanying partners – Overview of the general conditions and how to get started
Lifeindenmark.dk general information on Danish language courses

Community Life How do I connect with Danes? Are there any events for internationals at the university? And how do I learn more about Danish culture? Watch the video and learn more.

Links about community life and events at AU

Information about leisure activities in Denmark: internationalstaff.au.dk/living-in-denmark
See all the events from International Staff Office at the online events calendar: Events by International Staff Office
Frivilligjob.dk - A national platform listing volunteer opportunities across Denmark

Transportation in Jutland and Denmark How does public transport work in Jutland? Can I drive a car without a Danish driver's license? And is it safe to ride a bike? Watch the video and learn more.

Links about transportation in Jutland and DK

The Danish Road Traffic Authority – information on which national driving licenses are recognised for driving in Denmark.
Midttrafik is the public transportation authority in Aarhus and the surrounding Central Denmark Region.
Rejsebillet – download the app to purchase tickets for buses, trains and light rail
Rejsekort - A digital travel card designed to make public transport easier and more flexible.
For regional trains and information about how to purchase tickets, visit DSB.dk.
See Visit Copenhagen’s website for basic cycling rules. For general information about cycling in Denmark, see the website and the video on Denmark.dk.

Public transport in Copenhagen How does public transport work in Copenhagen and on Zealand? How do I buy tickets? And what is a city pass? Watch the video and learn more.