In order to keep your health insurance costs low in Denmark, you have two main options: either signing up with the Danish national health insurance scheme, or by shopping around for the best private health insurance plan for your treatment needs.Your most cost effective option will be to register with the national scheme, but this … Read more
All non-EU/EEA nationals have to obtain permission from the Ministry of Justice in order to purchase property in Denmark, and must confirm that the property would be used as their personal residence throughout the year. EU/EEA citizens do not have to obtain permission to buy property, but they must confirm in a statement attached to … Read more
Wander through an office building anywhere in the world at 5pm and you’re likely to find more than a few workers putting in the extra hours. In Japan for example, it’s almost taboo to leave your desk before the boss leaves theirs.Bosses in Denmark, however, are more likely to be chasing their staff out the … Read more
Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, traditionally known for its beautiful architecture, is rapidly becoming famous for its delicious food. But what are the ‘must try’ items on the menu? They are numerous, as you will find plenty of choices to satisfy every culinary preference and budget.Let’s have a look at some of the traditional … Read more
As a newcomer to Copenhagen, you need to take certain actions in order to get registered as a citizen and ease the transition. Here are seven steps which will help you get settled in your new life.The first, fairly obvious, priority is to find somewhere to live. In such a popular and often expensive city, … Read more
Who are you? My name is Grace, I am 21 years old and from Hertfordshire in the UK. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Aarhus, Denmark in August 2016. I moved here after graduating with a Sociology degree from the University of Nottingham in July 2016. I wasn’t sure what … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Denmark and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.Aarhus Internationals Facebook Group If you want … Read more
If you come from gentler climes, you might be feeling a little nervous about the approaching winter in Denmark. It’s going to be cold, and it’s going to be dark. But wherever you live, learning to cope with the cold the Danish way might be good for you. The Danes, after all, are consistently ranked … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Denmark and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.A British Expat’s Life in Copenhagenhttps://dejligedays.com/ Originally from the UK, Melanie has … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Denmark and some of the bloggers who write about living there. Travelling Mamahttp://travelingmama.net/ Tina is an American photographer, writer, stylist and frequent traveller, who … Read more