Driving a Swedish-registered vehicle in Denmark
Can you drive a Swedish-registered vehicle in Denmark? The answer depends on where you live, how long you stay in Denmark and whether you drive a private or company vehicle. Find out which rules apply to your situation.
If you are registered as a resident in Sweden
If you live in Sweden and work in Denmark, you can drive your Swedish-registered vehicle in Denmark.
However, you may only drive your Swedish-registered vehicle in Denmark if you spend no more than 185 nights in Denmark during a 12-month period. You must also be able to document both:
- your residence in Sweden
- the reason for your stay in Denmark, for example an employment contract
Failure to comply with these rules may result in a fine.
If you are staying temporarily in Denmark
If you stay in Denmark for more than 185 days during a 12-month period, you may, in certain situations, apply to pay a quarterly fee instead of registering your vehicle in Denmark.
This may apply, for example, if you are:
- studying in Denmark
- working in Denmark for a fixed period
Read about driving a foreign-registered vehicle on skat.dk
If you are registered as a resident in Denmark
As a general rule, you cannot drive a foreign-registered vehicle if you are resident in Denmark.
In some situations, for example while importing a vehicle, you may be granted temporary permission. You must notify the Danish Motor Vehicle Agency before crossing the border.
Remember that an imported vehicle must be registered in Denmark within 30 days.
Apply for permission to drive a foreign-registered vehicle on Motorstyrelsen
If you drive a Swedish company vehicle
If you drive a Swedish-registered company vehicle in Denmark, you may do so for up to 183 days during a 12-month period.
Before using the vehicle in Denmark, you must apply to the Danish Motor Vehicle Agency for an exemption from Danish vehicle registration tax.
The exemption only applies to the person named in the permit or a member of that person's household. The permit must be kept in the vehicle and presented if requested by the police or the Danish Motor Vehicle Agency, Motorstyrelsen.
If the vehicle is used in Denmark for 183 days or more during a 12-month period, it must be registered in Denmark.
Read about company vehicles on skat.dk
Commuting between Denmark and Sweden
If you live in Denmark and commute to work in Sweden in a Swedish-registered vehicle, you must apply for permission to drive the vehicle between the border and your registered address in Denmark.
If you drive the vehicle without permission, you risk receiving a fine.
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