Moving to Denmark, handled from door to door

Where we move clients to Denmark from

Other origins we cover

• France → Denmark
• Belgium → Denmark
• Netherlands → Denmark
• Luxembourg → Denmark
• Germany → Denmark
• Austria → Denmark
• Switzerland → Denmark
• Ireland → Denmark
• United Kingdom → Denmark
• Spain → Denmark
• Portugal → Denmark
• Italy → Denmark

Customs & paperwork into Denmark

Moving from another EU country

Moving to Denmark from another EU country involves no customs clearance and no import duty on your belongings.

After arrival, you register with the national register to get your CPR number, which you need for banking, healthcare and most services. EU citizens staying longer than three months also apply for a registration certificate.

Moving from outside the EU (UK, Switzerland, Norway, USA, and others)

From outside the EU — including Norway, the United Kingdom since Brexit, the USA and beyond — your household goods can enter Denmark free of duty and VAT if:

• you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months;
• you have owned and used your belongings for at least 6 months, for personal use;
• you are taking up residence in Denmark;
• your goods are imported within 12 months of your Danish registration date.

The shipper and consignee must be the same person on the transport documents.

Alcohol, tea and coffee must be listed separately on your inventory.

Documents usually required for customs clearance

• Valid passport
• Danish customs declaration of personal property
• Inventory in English
• Proof of at least 12 months outside the EU (certificate from the authorities, lease or work contract)
• Proof of your Danish registration (health card or registration letter)
• For non-EU citizens: Danish work contract and lease

The same person must appear as shipper and consignee on the bill of lading or air waybill.

Vehicles and restricted items

• Vehicles Denmark charges a high registration tax on imported cars, which often makes shipping a car uneconomic. Get an estimate of the tax before deciding.
• Alcohol, tea and coffee Must be listed separately and may be taxed.
• Firearms Require a permit. Tell us before packing.
• Pets Pets travel separately from household goods. They need a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport or an official health certificate, depending on the country of origin.

How a move to Denmark works

1. Free quote. Share your origin, your delivery address in Denmark and roughly how much you are moving. A written quote lands in your inbox within 24 hours.
2. Survey and planning. Your coordinator rechecks the volume, locks the transport mode and lists the customs rules you fall under on your way to Denmark.
3. Packing and collection. Our local team packs, inventories and loads your belongings at your home in Denmark.
4. Transport. Your belongings travel by the mode that fits your route to Denmark: dedicated truck or shared load within Europe, sea container or air freight otherwise.
5. Customs clearance (where required). We handle the clearance into Denmark end to end (Danish customs declaration for non-EU moves).
6. Delivery and set-up. Delivery to your new home, unpacking and furniture reassembly if included in your quote.

One coordinator follows your move to Denmark from the first call to the final delivery.

Transport options and transit times

Expect the figures below as indicative door-to-door windows; season, addresses and customs clearance can all shift them.

Door-to-door transit times are indicative and depend on the season, the exact addresses and, where required, customs clearance.

How the price of your move to Denmark is calculated

Your price to Denmark is built from a handful of concrete variables, the same for every international mover:

• Volume — in cubic metres: it drives most of the price. Use our room-by-room calculator for an accurate figure.
• Distance and route — the actual door-to-door distance to Denmark, not a bird-flight shortcut.
• Transport mode — shared road load, a truck booked only for you, FCL or LCL by sea, or air for very small cargo.
• Services — everything beyond pure transport: packing, dismantling, crating, short-term storage, extra legs by ferry.
• Access — top-floor flats with no lift, narrow lanes, long carries, external hoists when the stairs will not do.
• Customs — declaration fees and port or airport handling, when the route to Denmark crosses a customs border.
• Insurance — priced as a percentage of what you tell us your belongings are worth.

Typical volumes, as a guide:

Our online estimator gives you a starting price for road moves within Europe in two minutes. For sea and air freight, and for any move with customs, you receive a detailed written quote — reply within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Do I pay customs duties when moving to Denmark from the UK or the USA?

Not if you qualify: at least 12 months living outside the EU, belongings owned and used for 6 months, and import within 12 months of your Danish registration.

Should I bring my car to Denmark?

Often not. Denmark charges a high registration tax on imported cars. Get an estimate before shipping it.

Is there any customs paperwork when moving from another EU country?

No. Moves between EU countries involve no customs formalities and no import duty.

What is the CPR number?

Your Danish personal identification number, obtained when you register your address. You need it for most services.

How long does a move to Denmark take?

From neighbouring countries, a dedicated truck delivers within a few days. From Western Europe, usually within a week. From North America, allow six to ten weeks by sea container.