Getting Your CPR Number & MitID 

Regardless of your country of origin, you cannot live in Denmark without a CPR Number (Civil Registration Number). You must register with the local municipality (Folkeregistret) within 5 days of arriving.

- The CPR Number: This single number unlocks everything—free public healthcare, local phone numbers, student jobs, and traditional bank setups.
- The Yellow Health Card (Sundhedskort): This card acts as your national health insurance. Crucial for Non-EU students: Because your public healthcare only starts after your CPR is issued, you must secure private health insurance to cover your first few weeks in Denmark.
- MitID: The official secure digital ID app. You will use MitID to sign contracts, access digital banking, and read official letters from the government.

The CPR Number: This single number unlocks everything—free public healthcare, local phone numbers, student jobs, and traditional bank setups.

The Yellow Health Card (Sundhedskort): This card acts as your national health insurance. Crucial for Non-EU students: Because your public healthcare only starts after your CPR is issued, you must secure private health insurance to cover your first few weeks in Denmark.

MitID: The official secure digital ID app. You will use MitID to sign contracts, access digital banking, and read official letters from the government.