Denmark plans fivefold fine increase for repeated residency rule violations

Denmark plans to raise fines for repeated residency rule violations. The maximum penalty will increase from 20,000 DKK to 100,000 DKK. This change comes from Denmark's Housing Ministry. The goal is to crack down on housing and residency fraud.

The rules target violations of primary residence obligations, known locally as bopælspligt. Foreign students, workers, and families in Denmark must strictly follow legal address registration rules. Proper address registration is essential to maintain a valid residence permit. It also protects residents from severe financial penalties.