Nationals of Nordic countries:
- Visa is not required for citizens from the Nordic countries.
- Residence permit is not required for citizens from the Nordic countries, but you must bring an Internordic Certificate (internordisk flyttebevis) from your home country.
- Work permit is not required for citizens from the Nordic countries.
- Nationals from the Nordic countries are required to notify the National Register no later than five days after arrival in Denmark if they plam on taking up residence in Denmark.

EU - Nationals:
- Visas are not required for EU - citizens.
- EU - citizens planning to stay in Denmark for more than three months must apply for an EU residence permit. The residence permit can be obtained before you arrive in Denmark, but it is easier to do it once you are here. You have to bring your passport and two passport size photos. Furthermore, you need to present documentation stating that you will be studying at SDU and that you have sufficient means to finance your stay. If your family is accompanying you, adult family members should also fill in an application for residence permit.
- All enquiries concerning extension of your residence permit should be made in person.
- Work permits are not required for EU - citizens.
- EU - citizens who are staying in Denmark for more than three months must notify the National Register no later than five days after arrival in Denmark or as soon as their residence permit has been granted.


Non-EU Nationals:
- You are always advised to contact the Danish representation in your country in order to check whether you need a visa or not.
- Non EU citizens must apply for a residence permit by contacting either the Danish Embassy or the Danish Consulate General in their area, two to five months prior to departure. Applicants are required to present documentation stating that they will be studying at the University of Southern Denmark; that they have sufficient means to support their stay in Denmark (e.g. letter of enrolment and the purple form) (supplement to application for residence permit for visitors at Danish institutions of higher edution). The form will be forwarded to you from the University of Southern Denmark together with the letter of enrolment. The form must be completed partly by you, partly by the head of your host department at SDU or by the International Office. Please note that you have to apply for AND obtain your residence permit before going to Denmark, NO exceptions will be made. If your family is accompanying you, adult family members should also fill in an application for residence permit.
- All enquiries concerning extension of visa, residence permit and work permit should be made in person to the Office for Foreign Nationals at the local police station. The application should be filed with the police preferably two to four weeks before the expiration date, and you must bring your passport and a letter from the University confirming that you are still studying here. If your family is accompanying you, adult family members should also fill in an application form. Please note that it may take up to five months to obtain the extension. However, you will obtain your extension faster if you enclose the purple form. This form can be obtained from The International Office and the form must be signed by the head of your host department or by the International Office. The Danish Immigration Service will keep your passport, so before handing in your application it is a good idea to write down your passport number and, even more important, your ‘foreign national registration number’ (udlændingenummer, udl.nr.) which is stated on your residence permit.
- Non EU citizens must have a work permit in order to work in Denmark. The application must be made through the Danish Embassy or the Danish Consulate General in the home country or the country of residence. A student might get the right to work part time (15 hours a week) and full time in June, July and August. However, if you are invited as a scientist or lecturer you may normally work in Denmark for up to three months without a work permit. - Non-EU citizens who are staying in Denmark for more than three months are required to notify the National Register no later than five days after their arrival. When you contact the National Register, remember to bring your passport and your residence permit (usually stamped in the passport).

All Nationalities:
If you change your address during your stay in Denmark, the National Register must be notified no later than five days after you have moved. It is also advisable to inform the post office; then your mail will be transferred automatically to your new address for six months after moving. When you leave Denmark, you must notify the National Register no later than five days prior to your departure. Also make sure to inform the Office af Admission of your new address, otherwise you will not receive relevant mail from the university - including transcripts.