The first steps when moving to Odense

On this website, you will find information and resources to help you with your move, both before and after your arrival in Odense. Be advised on everything from taxes, banking, and schooling to guidance on finding your first home in Odense. You are welcome to visit us at International House Odense or write us an email.

Essential before moving

These are the aspects of your move to Denmark and Odense that are crucial to have in place before anything else. Residence and work permits should be applied for and filled out while you're still in your home country. The tax registration is important as you will be taxed at the maximum level if your tax card has not been activated before your first salary. A contract for a minimum of three months' accommodation and an address is required for you to receive a CPR number.

• Residence and work permits
• Tax registration
• Accommodation

On first arrival

When you have your residence and work permits in order, and your accommodation contract has been signed, it's then time to book your appointment for registration in Odense. Here, you'll receive your CPR number which gives you access to everything from library cards and banking to language classes and health insurance. 

• Registration and CPR number (yellow card)
• MitID
• Digital post
• Banking and Easy Account
• Danish language class
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• Good to know before moving

  These are some of the topics we can go further into upon your first arrival in Odense. They are good to have in place soon after you arrive here, so please read up on it ahead of arrival. 

  • Childcare
  • Schooling
  • Driving
  • Bringing your vehicle

When leaving Denmark

• Leaving Denmark