Can I stay in Denmark for 1 to 3 months in a rented flat?
Longer stays without moving to Denmark
Short answer
Yes, and hotel apartments in Copenhagen give you a full apartment in areas such as Østerbro or the city centre. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can stay up to 3 months without registering, while a longer stay needs an EU residence document applied for within 3 months of arrival. Private homes may be let to holiday guests for only 30 days a year, or 70 days through an agency or platform that reports the income. That limit applies to the host, so a private flat may not be available for your whole stay.
Why
- Up to 3 months needs no registration for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
- Hotel apartments are built for longer stays.
- Private holiday lets have a yearly day limit for the host.
Details
You need an EU residence document to get a CPR number.
Tip
For a stay over 3 months, apply online on newtodenmark.dk and then meet in person at SIRI or an International Citizen Service within 30 days.
What may differ
Citizens from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland follow other entry and residence rules.
Common misconception
Many think you can rent any private flat for as long as you like on a holiday basis.
What actually happens
A full-time home may be let to holiday guests for 30 days a year, or 70 days through a reporting agency.
People also ask
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Prices, rules and booking terms change, so check with the place you book and the official sources.
AccommodationRelated questions
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Where can a school class or group stay overnight in Copenhagen?
Hostels with group and school camp offers are a common option for classes visiting Copenhagen.
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Do you need a permit or registration to rent out your home to tourists in Denmark?
A private person who lets a home to holiday guests on a non-commercial basis needs no permit, as long as the yearly day limits are kept.
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How much can you earn tax-free renting out your home in Denmark in 2026?
For short-term rental of a home or room you live in (under 4 months), the tax-free allowance in 2026 is 35,100 kr.
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What are the Airbnb rules in Copenhagen?
In Copenhagen you may let your whole home for holiday purposes for up to 30 days per calendar year, or up to 70 days if the rental goes through an intermediary such as Airbnb.