Can you vote in Denmark?

This diagram explains whether, as an international, you are able to vote in Denmark.

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1. Is your permanent residence in Denmark?

   • If no, you must have an active CPR number to vote. You may be able to vote in European Parliament elections.

   • If yes, go to question 2.

2. Are you over 18?

   • If no, you've got to wait a bit to vote.

   • If yes, go to question 3.

3. Are you a Danish citizen?

   • If yes, you can vote in all levels of elections in Denmark.

   • If no, go to question 4.

4. Do you hold citizenship from an EU member state?

   • If yes, you can vote in local and regional elections – and those for the European Parliament.

   • If no, go to question 5.

5. Are you a citizen of Iceland, Norway, or the UK?

   • You can vote in local and regional elections.

   • If no, go to question 6.

6. Has Denmark been your permanent residence for 4+ years?

   • If yes, no matter what country you’re from, you can vote in local and regional elections.

   • If no, you’re not able to vote in Denmark.

Note: You cannot vote in parliamentary elections or referendums if you have been disenfranchised (placed under special guardianship). You cannot vote in local and regional elections if you have tolerated residence status or have been expelled from the country, even if your permanent address is in Denmark.

Sources

Lifeindenmark.dk

Norden.org

Elections.im.dk

As of August 2025