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How do you apply for permission to buy a summer house in Denmark?

Your ties to Denmark carry the application.

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Short answer

You apply to Civilstyrelsen on its form for a secondary home, such as a holiday home, and each buyer must send a separate form. Civilstyrelsen accepts applications only in Danish or English, all fields must be filled in, and you attach a copy of your passport. Every earlier stay in Denmark must be listed one by one with its length and purpose, backed up by statements from reference persons, travel documents, receipts or photos. You also give the address of the property and any other property you own in Denmark.

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Why

  1. The decision rests on your ties to Denmark, such as regular holidays here.
  2. Two buyers mean two forms.
  3. Civilstyrelsen cannot open links in an application, so attach documents as files.

Details

If you have not found a house yet, you can apply for a pre-approval to buy a summer house in Denmark.

Tip

Gather old booking confirmations and holiday photos from Denmark early, because they are your proof of earlier stays.

What may differ

The form and its requirements can be updated, so download the current version from Civilstyrelsen before you apply.

Common misconception

The estate agent applies for the permit for you as part of the sale.

What actually happens

Each buyer must fill in and sign their own application with their own passport copy and list of stays.

People also ask

  • How long does Civilstyrelsen take to decide?
  • Can I get pre-approval before I find a summer house?
  • Can Germans buy a summer house in Denmark?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Prices, rules and booking terms change, so check with the place you book and the official sources.

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