Moving
Moving to Odense? International Community Odense looks forward to welcoming you.
Contact Newcomer Service
When contacting us, please let us know what company you or your partner are employed at.
Newcomer Consultant
Kristina Høegh +45 21 48 53 38 krha@odense.dkOn 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 finding your first home in Odense with our First Home Service.
Are you a highly skilled international employee and do you have questions about moving to Odense? Get in touch with our Newcomer Service and schedule an individual meeting.
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.
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.
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.
- CPR number and health insurance (yellow) card
- MitID and digital post
- Banking and Easy Account
- Danish language class