Why Move to Denmark?
Who Can Buy Property in Denmark?
As a foreign citizen, you have to fulfil certain conditions to be able to buy property in Denmark. The key factor here is that you have to move to become a Danish resident and make the property your buying your permanent home.
If you are a EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, the process is pretty straight forward due to the right of free movement under EU-law. That basically means, you are free to move to Denmark and live there with next to no extra paperwork and permissions.
If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you will need to acquire a permission from the Department of Civil Affairs or you must have been a Danish resident for at least 5 years.
In a Nutshell – Buying Process in Denmark
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Answers to Frequent Questions
Can I buy a house in Denmark?
Yes, but you have to fulfil certain conditions to be able to buy property in Denmark. If you are a EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, the right of free movement under EU-law makes meeting these conditions pretty easy. If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you may need a permission of the Department of Civil Affairs. Click here if you want to know more.
Why are houses in Denmark often so cheap?
The Danish government and municipalities have various regulations and initiatives in place to ensure a degree of affordability in the housing market. One major reason for the house prices, though, is that foreigners cannot buy property with the intention to use purely as financial investment and rent it out.
That means, you have to make Denmark your permanent home and actually live in the property you buy. This regulation is designed to maintain affordable and stable housing options for those living and working in Denmark – and it mostly does.
Even house prices in Copenhagen are relatively moderate if you compare them to other major cities in Europe.
Can I obtain residency in Denmark?
Yes, you can become a resident in Denmark. Depending on your nationality, you must fulfil a certain set of criteria, though. If you’re from one of the EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, the right of free movement within the EU makes this fairly easy. If you’re a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you may need a work permit first. For more information on this, read our articles about…