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.If you want to compare other options or are looking for other flexible travel/medical plans that comply with visa requirements, you can also use HelloSafe — a global comparator that allows you to quickly analyze various insurance offers tailored for international students.
- MitID: The official secure digital ID app. You will use MitID to sign contracts, access digital banking, and read official letters from the government.
Digital Comparator HelloSafe
- Anonymity: Users can view policy rates and features instantly without entering a phone number or email address.
- Regulatory Compliance: Operates under a certified financial product brokerage license valid throughout Europe.
- Partner Network: Sources data directly from major insurance groups, niche brokers, and traditional financial institutions
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.
