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Cross Border Commuters


If you live in another country (for example Sweden or Germany) and work in Denmark, you are considered a cross-border commuter. Whether you are eligible to work in Denmark right away depends on your citizenship. Please see below.

You are a cross-border commuter if you live in another EU/EEA country and work in Denmark. Most cross-border commuters in Denmark live in Sweden, Germany or Poland. 

There are several definitions, so please note that the term "cross-border commuter" may mean something different in another context, for example with respect to law.

If the above apply to your situation, please refer to our checklist below, to see what steps you need to take and in what order.

Regardless of citizenship, you will have to apply for a tax number in order to get paid by CBS, unless you are eligible for the Researcher Tax Scheme. Read more about tax.

Cross-border commuters - Checklist

 

The page was last edited by: HR // 01/14/2025

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