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This site is aimed at helping international employees at Risø DTU get settled in Denmark. If you have any information to add, please feel free to do so. Because this site has open acess, do not post anything that may be confidential or unsuitable for an open website.

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Bicycles

For shorter trips, a bicycle is generally a very effective way to get around Roskilde and Copenhagen. New bicyles are sold in many shops, but it is not uncommon for newer bicycles to be stolen. Second hand bicycles are a cheap alternative that can be recommended. Many bicycle workshops also sell used bicycles at reasonable prices. Roskilde Station Cykler (Algade 63 E, Roskilde) has a fairly large selection as well as brugtecykler.dk in Copenhagen.

Some popular places to buy new bicycles are Jupiter and the larger supermarkets often sell inexpensives bicycles.

Bicycle Auctions: There are auctions of abandoned bicycle periodically in Vanløse and the details are given here. Clicking on the 'cykler' link shows the next auction details.

Mobile Phone

Some of the most popular companies that offer mobile phone service:

Telmore – no stores but quite good deals. Also can get cheap phones through this company

Telia

TDC

Telenor

Lebara - inexpensive international calls

Risø may also provide you with a mobile phone that can also be used for personal calls inside Denmark.

Supermarkets

More or less by order of price

If you are looking for foreign specialty goods, Istedgade behind the main train station in Copenhagen has a selection of various shops selling Asian and Middle eastern food.

If you are looking for organic food, look for the økø logos: European logo, European logo 2, Danish logo

Opening Hours

Larger grocery stores in Copenhagen/Roskilde are generally open 9-20 M-F, 10-18 Saturday and are closed Sunday. However, most large stores are open on the first Sunday of each month and each Sunday in December before Christmas. Small grocery stores, kiosks, and fruit and vegetable stands are usually open later and often are open on Sunday. Most shops close at 18 or earlier M-F, 10-16 on Saturdays and are closed on Sundays.

Supermarkets Open on Sundays in Roskilde

Super Brugsen


Clubs

Joining a club can be a good way to meet people outside Risø. Many local club sites are in Danish only but http://translate.google.com/# can help if that is a problem.


Sailing


Football

There is a group that meets every Wednesday after work at the Risø football field that is open to everyone.


Handball


Social Clubs


Other Clubs


There are many more clubs, so please add any that may be interesting

Taxes

If you are a postdoc or scientist working at Risø, you are likely eligible for a special 25% tax rate, but you must request it. PhD students and research assistants are usually not eligible for the 25% rate. Talk to a secretary or an employee at the salary office to make sure you sign up for the correct tax card. Before your proper tax rate is determined, a high tax rate will be taken out of your paycheck. Therefore, it is not uncommon for the first three paychecks from Risø to be surprisingly low. Typically, after 3 or 4 months, your tax rate will be determined and you will get all the back taxes in the following paycheck.

If you choose the 25% rate, it will increase to 26% after three years and then to the normal rate after a total of five years.

Tax Deductions

If you are on the 25% tax plan, you cannot claim any tax deductions. However, PhD students who pay normal taxes may be able to claim deductions. The most common deduction is for traveling to work. If you live in Copenhagen and commute everyday, the tax deduction can be quite high. To claim the deduction, go to SKAT's homepage (http://skat.dk/) and log in using NemID. There is also a tax deduction for any days you must travel for work, including an external stay.

Fees for Visas and Work permits

Beginning January 1 2011 there is a fee for those living outside the EU to apply for work permits. Information on the cost can be found that this link. Note, if you will receive a salary from Risø, you must pay the 3.025 kr fee for 'Researchers, incl. employed PhDs and research trainees.' If you receive funding from outside Denmark for your PhD, you are eligible for the 1.600 kr student fee.

Importing a Car to Denmark

There is information about importing a car to Denmark on the Work in Denmark website and additional information on the tax authority's website.

Officially, you must register your foreign car within 14 days of your arrival to Denmark. Registration of vehicles is administered by SKAT, where you can also find rules and tax rates for imported cars. The registration fee will be approximately 60% of the value of the car. An "Appraisal of vehicles" form must be filled out and given to SKAT. The car must pass an MOT test before it can be registered. Note that there are possible tax reductions for foreigners on limited term contracts (e.g. you may be able to keep your car on foreign license plates and pay less tax if you are only employed in Denmark for a limited period). Ask SKAT about your particular case.

Public Holidays in Denmark

A list of public holidays in Denmark can be found here. Risø DTU generally observes all public holidays.

Useful Links

A list of links is located here

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