BillinCPH
American expat in Denmark
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Registration: 20 June 2009
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Safety in Denmark by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Denmark? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Never felt safer than here in Denmark, specifically Copenhagen. Read More
Healthcare in Denmark by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Denmark ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Denmark? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Its all inclusive, except glasses and dental. I've always purchased supplemental insurance for dental, but nothing more. Great system -- I just present the yellow card and I'm set. Read More
Who understands Statsforvaltningen and SKAT and can help? by HyggeTime
Hey there. I'm Luke and I moved to Copenhagen in mid December. I live with my girlfriend (who is Danish) in north-west Copenhagen and I'm enjoying life here so far. I'm hoping somebody who has been through the same (and what seems like endless) task ...
It sounds very normal what you are going through. I went through the same thing when I moved to Sweden -- like in the US, you don't exist without a social security number. It sounds like you have taken all the right steps and now it is just a matter ... Read More
Reduced tax rate in Copenhagen by BGW
I read on another thread that one should be warry of promises for the reduced tax in the employment process as it often does not happen in reality. How does the process work to get the reduced tax? Is it possible to post your case to the ...
As I understand the law, it is for three years for most people and it should be clearly stated in your employment contract with your potential employer. Regarding prices, cars are outrageous, but coming from New York, I don't find other prices to be ... Read More
STD Testing in Copenhagen by ytsejam
Hi, I want to have an STD (sexually transmitted diseases) test. Does anyone know a test center for anonymous testing in Copenhagen? In Rotterdam, Holland, there is a test center where you can have an STD test anonymous and for free. Is there ...
Hi Axic, Yes, that is true. CheckPoint is managed by STOP AIDS, an LGBT community-based organisation (CBO)focused on the special health problems of gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transpersons in Denmark. The CheckPoint is specifically designed to ... Read More
Employment w/ limited language skills by DrVanNostrand
Hello all, I recently applied for a Danish residency permit based on previous citizenship and was curious what my chances for employment might be upon moving to Denmark. I am a certified teacher (Social Studies) here in the States and have very ...
Here is a great link for jobs in Denmark that are listed in English and in most cases do not require knowledge of the Danish language. It is developed by the EU and directed at youth, but should work for anyone: ... Read More
How to make friends in Copenhagen by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Copenhagen :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Copenhagen?? Thanks ...
Well, you could start with Meet-Up for Copenhagen, assuming that is where you are moving: meetup.com/cities/dk/copenhagen/groups/?radius=50.0 When I moved to Miami, that's how I started to meet people, through a book club. Read More
How to make friends in Copenhagen by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Copenhagen :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Copenhagen?? Thanks ...
Come on guys! Join an organization. Visit a pub. Go to church. There are just so many ways to meet people here, and as I said in an earlier post, ANY country is difficult to get into when you are new there, especially if the language is different ... Read More
WRITER DOING SOME RESEARCH by Spainrico
Hola Expats in Denmark, I am a British expat living in Spain. Trying to find out some facts about being an EU citizen in all EU countries, would be great if you could find 5 mins to help me (and the EU world!) by giving me the answers to a short ...
Hi Roib, I will e-mail you and hope to help you out, although I'm a transplanted American. Bill Read More
Employment w/ limited language skills by DrVanNostrand
Hello all, I recently applied for a Danish residency permit based on previous citizenship and was curious what my chances for employment might be upon moving to Denmark. I am a certified teacher (Social Studies) here in the States and have very ...
Best wishes -- and whatever happens on the job front, you are sure to be happy with your decision to come "home" to DK. It is not an easy transition for us Americans, but with an open mind and a group of friends/family, you will quickly acclimate ... Read More
Employment w/ limited language skills by DrVanNostrand
Hello all, I recently applied for a Danish residency permit based on previous citizenship and was curious what my chances for employment might be upon moving to Denmark. I am a certified teacher (Social Studies) here in the States and have very ...
Hi! I think this is such a specialized question that it will be hard for many to answer you. However, having married into a family filled with teachers, what I hear is that the demands are the same for private as for public teachers, since both are ... Read More
STD Testing in Copenhagen by ytsejam
Hi, I want to have an STD (sexually transmitted diseases) test. Does anyone know a test center for anonymous testing in Copenhagen? In Rotterdam, Holland, there is a test center where you can have an STD test anonymous and for free. Is there ...
You are most welcome Bora -- hope it turned out OK! Read More
How to make friends in Copenhagen by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Copenhagen :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Copenhagen?? Thanks ...
I have found that doing volunteer work is a great way to meet the Danes in a natural and cooperative situation. Pick something that interests you and volunteer to help out. For me it is the upcoming Copenhagen World OutGames, where as a GLBT person, ... Read More
Help jog my memory by mlinkibikr
When I was a kid living in Denmark, we used to buy candy at the train stations on the way to school. I have a memory of herbal / licorice lozenges that were packed in a small blue and red box. The only name I remember sounded like "Gajols" ...
Sure! Ga-jol is still quite popular and they have a big outdoor advertisement near the Copenhagen train station that goes something like "Ga-jol, perfect for Danish weather." The little box you remember is still around and costs about a dollar ... Read More
STD Testing in Copenhagen by ytsejam
Hi, I want to have an STD (sexually transmitted diseases) test. Does anyone know a test center for anonymous testing in Copenhagen? In Rotterdam, Holland, there is a test center where you can have an STD test anonymous and for free. Is there ...
There is also a new testing center called CheckPoint that I read about today (see below, in Danish), right on Stroeget in Copenhagen, for STD testing. You can either call for an appointment (see number below) or drop in (see address below). They are ... Read More