Here you can find information about residence permit, visa, insurances and health.
Practical information
Residence permit and visa
Visa
Citizens from some non-EU/EEA countries require a visa to enter Denmark. At visitdenmark.dk you can find a list of these countries
It takes up to 3 months to get a visa, so make sure to start the application proces well before your stay at KEA. You can learn more about visa at nyidanmark.dk
Residence permit
Everybody staying in Denmark for more than 3 months needs a residence permit.
Non-EU/EEA citizens: you must apply for a Danish residence permit through the Danish embassy or consulate in your home country, before you leave for Denmark. We advise that you apply right after you've been accepted at KEA.
EU/EEA citizens: you must apply for a residence permit once you arrive in Denmark. The necessary application and instructions will be given to you from your international coordinator at KEA.
Insurances
It is important that you are properly insured during your stay in Denmark. There are two different kinds of coverage you should be aware of:
Health Insurance
Exchange students in Denmark are covered by the Danish Public Health Insurance. That means that you will be able to see a General Practitioner for health issues and general check-ups plus any specialists that he might refer you to. You will also be covered if you need to go to the hospital – emergency or non-emergency. You will not be covered for dental work unless performed in an emergency situation. Prescription drugs are subsidized, but not free.
In order to receive this coverage you need a legitimate residence permit and subsequently apply for a Health Insurance Card (called Yellow Card or CPR Card). This process takes anything from 2 to 8 weeks.
Therefore, you need to bring health insurance coverage from home to cover you during that time.
Luggage, Liability, and Accident Insurance
You need to buy insurance that will cover you in these areas. Consult with your local exchange coordinator as to the most appropriate insurance
Health
The public health system
When applying for a CPR Card you will choose your General Practitioner doctor - in general we advise you to choose one close to your accommodation. The phone number and address of your doctor will be visible on your CPR card. We advice you to memorize your CPR number, as you will be asked about it in many different situations.
In order to see a doctor you will need to make an appointment by phone. Some doctors also have an online reservation system that you can use in non-urgent situations. You will always be prompted to recite your CPR number.
If you need a specialist, your doctor will refer you to a relevant office and you will make an appointment there. That will also be covered by the insurance.
In a medical emergency, call 112 or show up at one of the emergency care rooms located in Copenhagen.
Visits to your General Practitioner Doctor, specialist doctors you've been referred to and hospitalisation are covered by your Danish health insurance.
Disability access
All of KEAs campuses have disability access.
Safety in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is generally a very safe city with a low crime rate. It is, however, a big city and we advise all our students to be aware of their belongings and surroundings when walking around the city – be it day or night.
The police are present in the streets and can be approached in case you feel insecure or you have experienced a crime. You can also call the 24-hour police contact, 114.