Benefit answers for Denmark
Each program has a short description. The link opens the full card, then the official page.
What is Child and youth benefit in Denmark?
It runs through the day the child turns 18. It is paid without a new application when you have custody, the child lives in Denmark, you live in Denmark and are fully tax liable, the child is not publicly supported, and you have lived or worked in Denmark for at least 6 of the last 10 years.
What is Housing benefit in Denmark?
If several people live together, only one person can receive it. It is paid to a NemKonto, or to the housing company so it comes off the rent. If you rent, the applicant must be the tenant on the lease.
What is When you already receive the state pension in Denmark?
It is not the page that explains how to apply for it. If you receive the pension for the whole calendar year, Udbetaling Danmark works out the amount from your preliminary tax assessment. Update that assessment when your income changes.
Where can I get help in a mental health crisis in Denmark?
Call 70 201 201 every day from 09:00 to 05:00 if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide.
Where can I get help with postpartum depression in Denmark?
Call 70 201 201 if you are in distress or thinking about suicide, including in pregnancy or after a birth.
How do I apply for a driving licence in Denmark?
Borger.dk says you can take a car licence from age 17. In most cases your driving instructor files the application at Borgerservice. The price on that page for the driving test and for issuing a car licence in 2026 is 1,600 kr.
How do I prepare for the driving test in Denmark?
The same page lists five steps. Enrol at an approved driving school, fill in form P23, finish the lessons, finish a traffic first-aid course, and pass the driving test. You can start with an instructor before you turn 17.
What do I do after a car accident in Denmark?
The police say that for a smaller crash with no one hurt, and for parking damage, you give your name and the car's registration number and you note the other registration number.
When does a car need a periodic inspection in Denmark?
The Danish Road Traffic Authority says a periodic inspection is required. An ordinary passenger car for up to 9 people is called in 4 years after first registration, then every 2 years. The authority sends the notice 8 weeks before the deadline, and you book the inspection.
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