Working in Denmark

Working in Denmark Got a job in Denmark? Find out how to get a CPR number and a bank account.

Got a job in Denmark? Follow these steps

Have you just got a job in Denmark? Find out more about the practical steps you need to take and what you must consider.

Social insurance if you work in Denmark

Being affiliated with the social insurance system of a country means that you are eligible for benefits such as parental allowance, sickness benefit and other benefits in that country. If you work full-time in Denmark and live in Sweden, you follow the general rule that you are affiliated with the system in Denmark, the country in which you work.

Social security when working in both Denmark and Sweden

A person is only entitled to social security in one country. According to the general rule, this is in the country where you physically perform your work. If you have a job in both Denmark and Sweden at the same time, your social security affiliation depends on how much you work in each respective country.

CPR number - Danish personal tax and ID number

How to apply for a CPR number depends on your situation. There are different application procedures depending on if you plan to live in Denmark, or if you plan to commute to your job in Denmark.

Public holidays 2023 – in Sweden and Denmark

In Øresunddirekt's unique comparison of Danish and Swedish holidays 2023, you will quickly get an overview of which days during the year are holidays in both Denmark and Sweden, and which holidays are unique for each country.

Public holidays 2024– in Sweden and Denmark

In Øresunddirekt's unique comparison of Danish and Swedish holidays 2024, you will quickly get an overview of which days during the year are holidays in both Denmark and Sweden, and which holidays are unique for each country.

Open a Danish bank account – when working in Denmark

When you start working in Denmark, you should open a Danish bank account in order to be paid, as your Danish employer usually doesn't want to pay your salary into a Swedish account. Do it as soon as possible so you can get your salary. It is important that your bank account is a NemKonto.

Sick leave and sickness benefits in Denmark

In Denmark there is no sick pay deduction as in Sweden when you get sick. Read about your right to full pay during illness and when you are entitled to Danish sickness benefits.

Child care when you work in Denmark

There are no rules in Denmark that match the Swedish rules about care for a sick child (VAB). This means that you are not always entitled to paid leave to look after a sick child. Many employment contracts nevertheless allow employees to stay at home one or a few days with a sick child while receiving full pay.