Checklist for nordic citizens Before you move There are some things you need to do and consider before you take the step and move to Copenhagen When you arrive As a newcomer in Copenhagen you need to take certain actions in order to get registered as a citizen When you work or study When you come to Copenhagen to work or study there are different things you need to know and things that are nice to know Culture and leisure Here is a guide to cultural activities and leisure life in Copenhagen in general Checklist for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens When you come from another EU/EEA country or Switzerland, you need a registration certificate to live in Copenhagen. Use this checklist to see what else you need before moving. Checklist for non-EU citizens As a non-EU citizen, you need to apply for a residence permit in order to live in Copenhagen. This checklist gives you all the information you need in one place. Checklist for nordic citizens There are many similarities between Nordic countries, but there are things you need to do and be aware of when you move to Copenhagen from another Nordic country.