Exchange student without a CPR number yet?
Until your CPR number and yellow health card arrive, you cannot register with a public GP — but you are not without options. EU students can use their EHIC card for necessary public care, everyone can call 1813 in an emergency, and for everyday illness a private clinic sees you the same day, no CPR needed.
Ill during your semester?
Book online in under a minute — DKK 1,000 including tests taken during the visit. Student price = same fixed price as everyone.
Pay by card in the clinic after your visit — no prepayment.
Your healthcare while you wait for the CPR number
- Emergencies — call 112. Urgent but not life-threatening: call 1813, the Copenhagen medical helpline, before going anywhere.
- EU/EEA students — your EHIC card covers medically necessary public treatment.
- Everyday illness — infections, UTI, prescriptions, mental-health concerns that cannot wait: a private clinic like YourGP sees you same-day without a CPR number.
- Pharmacies — excellent first stop for minor complaints; Steno Apotek by the Central Station is open 24 hours.
Once your CPR number arrives
With your CPR number and yellow card you choose a public GP (fastlæge) — after that, GP visits are free. Registration happens via International House Copenhagen or borgerservice as part of your residence paperwork. Until the yellow card is physically in your hand, the public GP system cannot book you in — which is exactly the gap this guide covers.
What students come to us for
The realistic list from our clinic on Strøget: urinary tract infections, sore throats, skin infections, STI tests, contraception, prescriptions for medication left at home, and sick notes for missed exams. Everything is in English, prices are fixed, and most insurance policies for exchange students reimburse the visit.
Medical review and sources
Medically reviewed by Alexander Tetzlaff, MD, Specialist in General Medicine and doctor at YourGP — meet the team.
Published and last reviewed: 2 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a CPR number to see you?
No. Book online, bring your passport or ID, and pay by card after the visit.
Will my study-abroad insurance pay?
Most policies reimburse GP visits — you get an itemised receipt straight away. Check your policy’s claim deadline.
I missed an exam because I was ill — what do I do?
See a doctor while you are ill and get a sick note the same day. Universities usually have short deadlines for handing it in.
Can I get mental-health support?
A GP consultation is a safe first step — in English, confidentially. In a crisis, call 1813; if life is in danger, 112.
Semester started and you are ill?
Book the first available time — two minutes from City Hall Square.
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