Guideline for leaving Denmark

When you leave Denmark, there are a number of practical matters you must pay attention to. If you move from Denmark to your home country or to another country, you must report the relocation to the national register office (Folkeregister). You must also hand over your health insurance card.

This guide on the website of Life in Denmark gives you a very comprehensive guide on what to do when leaving Denmark. They go through all the necessary steps and provide an exhaustive overview of other practicalities you need to be aware of. Here's an overview of the list on Life in Denmark's website:

When leaving

• Deregister your Danish address (self service with MitID* or by appointment with ICS South)
• Cut up your health insurance card (the yellow card) 
• Notify the Danish Tax Agency (Link to more information on SKAT's website)
• Take your pension with you
• Claim your holiday allowance
• Check your insurance policies
• Notify your bank (but consider keeping your account open for a while)
• GP and hospital: Bring your medical records
• Dentist: Bring your dental record
• Your mail can be forwarded (Link to form on PostNord's website)

Your family and belongings

• Deregister your child from daycare facility, school, and after-school scheme
• Bring your personal belongings
• Bring your pet
  
  

Your car

• Deregistration
• Partial refund on registration tax
  
  

Your housing

• Termination of a lease
• Read and report your electricity
• Read and report your heating
  
  

*MitID: When leaving Denmark, it is still possible to keep your MitID. If you change your mobile number to a foreign number, you can update the number in your MitID app, on MitID.dk, via the MitID Support or at a Citizen Service Centre in Denmark. Read about updating your MitID information here. 

Did you forget to deregister before leaving Denmark?

If you didn't manage to deregister following the guidelines before leaving Denmark, and you no longer have your MitID, you need to call Citizen Service, and let them know that you have left the country. They will help you with the process.