Moving to Copenhagen as a freelancer (independent contractor)

Last activity 18 March 2022 by JacquesFR

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yellolemonMember27 July 2020 16:50:35

Hi everyone,

I'm an EU citizen working as an online English teacher (independent contractor) and I'd love to move to Copenhagen this year. I'm willing to pay all the taxes and necessary expenses but I'm having trouble finding the category I'd fit in on the nyidanmark.dk site since I'm not employed by a Danish company and I'm not self-employed per se.

So my question is, how can I get a residence permit? What would be my basis for applying within the given categories? Who can I contact for more info?

I'd appreciate any input since I feel like I've hit a wall.

Thanks.

Nellie BergDenmark Expert28 July 2020 07:42:31

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Hi Yellolemon,

You're always welcome to contact SIRI:
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Contact … on_service

/Nellie

yellolemonMember02 August 2020 14:39:10

Hi Nellie,

Thanks for your reply. I've contacted SIRI but I haven't received a reply. I'm guessing their response times are delayed because of the COVID-19 situation. I was hoping someone was in the same boat as me so they could share their opinions here.

Any info is much appreciated!

JacquesFRMember18 March 2022 10:10:39

Hello there.

Did you figure it out in the end? I'm on the same boat as you.

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