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Visa Application

Do I need a visa?

The answer to this question depends on where you come from.

EU/EEA or Swiss citizens: If you want to stay longer than 3 months, you need a registration certificate or a residence card (Swiss citizen) and a CPR number. You can get both after arriving in Denmark.
Nordic citizens (Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland): You only need to apply for a CPR number after arriving in Denmark.
Non-EU/EEA citizens: You must apply for a visa/residence permit prior to arriving in Denmark.

The visa process

In order for us to get the process going, please make sure that the first instalment has been paid. Once the money has been received on our end, we will start the visa process. We will ask you for some personal data and start your visa application upon receiving them. Once we have finished the first part of the application form, we will send you another email. It will contain information needed for you as an applicant as you need to log in and complete the second part of the application form yourself. We will give you detailed instructions in the email, so you do not need to engage in independent research.

Bringing your family

If you hold a residence permit as a student at a higher educational programme, you can usually bring your family here as well. A residence permit can be granted to your spouse, registered partner or cohabiting partner as well as children under the age of 18, who are living with you. See more details about accompanying family members for student visa holders here. It is advisable to always check the visa requirements for your particular country well in advance of your planned move.

Staying in Denmark after your MBA

Denmark has one of the best post-MBA visa systems in the world. The process for visa applications is usually straightforward and easy, and a significant percentage of the graduating MBA class generally tend to stay on and take up employment in Denmark. Read more about your possibilities to stay after your MBA here.

Finding a place to live

Finding a room in Copenhagen is not easy and requires a lot of patience. Especially, right before the semester starts in September there is a peak in people searching for houses and it is even harder to find something. Therefore, start your housing hunt as early as possible. There are different resources you can use.

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Visa information & Housing

Visa Application

Bringing your family

Staying in Denmark after your MBA