A work or residence permit is not necessary.
A work or residence permit is not necessary.
Various rules apply according to your position at Aarhus University, whether you will be employed or not employed and whether you will be a PhD student or a researcher. Read more about the rules for non-EU/EEA citizens
The Guest Researcher Support assists non-employed guest researchers and non-employed, non-enrolled PhD students at Aarhus University to apply for residence and work permits. Read more about the Guest Researcher Support
If you are staying in Aarhus for less than 3 months , there are different accommodation options. To have the best accommodation options , it is important to start looking for a place to stay as early as possible and before coming to Denmark.
AU Housing offers information and assistance in finding accommodation.
The AU Staff Housing Portal has accommodation for stays between 1-12 months.
AU Housing at the private market guides you on how to find accommodation on your own.
If you stay in Denmark for less than 3 months, it depends on your nationality whether you will be covered by the Danish national health insurance or not.
You will not be covered by the Danish national health insurance and need to take out private health insurance.
You can gain access to the Danish national health care if you have a blue European health insurance card. With this card you will get treatment under the same conditions as people insured in Denmark. Read more about EU health insurance
You will be entitled to Danish healthcare under the same conditions as people insured in Denmark if you are covered by the public healthcare system in your home country. Normally you will not be asked for proof of coverage.
Read more about Danish healthcare
Aarhus University provides personal on-the-job injury insurance. This will cover you if you sustain an injury while you are working.
However, it is your responsibility to take out private insurance on certain areas such as health, travel and personal liability to cover you while you are staying in Denmark.
To take out insurance in Denmark, usually you need a CPR number (Civil Registration Number). If you stay in Denmark for less than 3 months, you cannot get a CPR number, and therefore it is difficult to take out private insurances in Denmark.
We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance before coming to Denmark.
You cannot register with an address in Denmark when you stay in Denmark for less than 3 months.
If you will be paid by Aarhus University, you need to register for a tax card with the Danish Tax Agency.
If you stay in Denmark for up to 3 months, you may still be fully tax liable in Denmark. The rules depend on whether your stay is funded by a fellowship or as pay from the university; whether your main residence is in Denmark or your home country; and other factors.
If you need to extend your stay beyond 3 months, various rules and regulations apply regarding:
For further assistance and guidance contact International Staff Office