To prevent the spread of new variants of coronavirus, the Danish government has tightened the entry rules for foreign citizens including international students.
This means that many international students are currently not allowed to enter Denmark.
Students who have obtained a residence permit issued by SIRI can enter Denmark regardless of the current restrictions.
As of 7 February 2021, all persons entering Denmark are required by law to be tested and subsequently isolate for 10 days. The isolation may be broken off after a negative PCR test taken no earlier than on the fourth day after entry.
The current entry rules are valid up to and including 5 April 2021.
Stay updated:
Aarhus University corona FAQ (please check this page if you are a current student at AU)
Danish health authorities have recommended a number of measures for the whole country:
Please also check the main Corona site for AU students here
The Danish government has tightened the entry rules for foreign citizens including international students and is currently not processing residence permit applications.
To prevent the spread of new variants of coronavirus, the Danish government has tightened the entry rules for foreign citizens including international students. This means that most international students are currently not allowed to enter Denmark.
Effective 3 February 2021 and until further notice, the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration has issued an order cancelling the processing of applications for residence permits. Applications for residence permits in process will be rejected. If an application is rejected due to this order, the application fee will be refunded to the applicant.
Students who have obtained a residence permit issued by SIRI are able to enter Denmark regardless of the current restrictions. Please pay careful attention to the required documentation that is needed to enter. That is your residence permit, passport and a negative COVID-19 test no more than 24 hours old. Stay updated.
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All persons entering Denmark are required by law to be tested and subsequently isolate for 10 days. The isolation may be broken off after a negative PCR test taken no earlier than on the fourth day after entry.
Please read this information carefully before you plan your travels to Denmark.
To protect yourself and others, it is important that you follow the official guidelines in Denmark:
Please consult the Danish Health Authority FAQ for more detailed information on the guidelines
Yes - when travelling by public transportation, doing groceries and in all public indoor spaces you have to wear a mouth or face mask.
According to EU guidelines you are also obliged to use a face mask in airports.
You should also wear a face mask if you need to go for a COVID-19 test.
Information on opening hours and how to find the test centre in Aarhus is available here
Please note that this test centre is only open for healthy persons. If you develop Covid-19 symptoms please see the section “What should I do if I have symptoms of corona virus when I am in Denmark”.
If you test positive, you will receive a text message within 72 hours. See the section below about what you need to do if you have symptoms or test positive for corona or read more on the webpage of the Danish Health Authority.
If you become ill, also with mild symptoms, please follow the guidelines issued by the Danish Health Authority:
Self-isolate immediately until you have been symptom-free for 48 hours. Stay away from other members of your household.
On weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., call the nearest doctor’s office for an assessment of your symptoms. After hours, on weekends and public holidays, please call your regional emergency medical service:
If you do not have a CPR number, you can call the International Office at +45 87 15 02 20 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Do NOT show up.
Self-isolation means that you stay at home as much as possible and do not go anywhere where you may infect others.
Please keep a minimum of 2 meters distance from everyone to the extent that it is possible.
You need to stay in your room or apartment as much as possible. If you live in a dormitory room with shared kitchen and/or bathroom, please clean surface areas (tap, sink, toilet, toilet seat, etc.) after each use.
Make sure that you follow the Danish Health Authority's guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus (please see below).
Grocery shopping and delivery is available through a variety of online supermarkets.
Please wear a face mask if you have to break your self-isolation - e.g. if you need to go to for a COVID-19 test.
If you are a non-EU citizen, you must have a residence permit in order to study in Denmark. The application for a residence permit takes place in your home country prior to your arrival in Denmark, and is processed by Danish embassies or Visa Facilitation Service Centers (VFS) abroad. Processing time is up to 60 days. For more information on Danish immigration, please visit their webpage.
Due to the corona pandemic, however, many Danish embassies and VFS Centers are closed. Consequently, you might not be able to apply for a residence permit at the moment, and AU strongly advises against travelling to Denmark without a residence permit. Please contact the Danish embassy or VFS center closest to you in order to determine when you will able to apply
Physical presence at AU is required. Classes will be conducted as a combination of online teaching and physical attendance.
No programmes will be available as online teaching only.
Updated 7 February 2021 – Information is subject to change