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Moving abroad

Do you want to bid farewell to Germany? That’s a shame, we're sorry to see you go! But we will nonetheless assist you on your path to living abroad. Whether you need to convert your driving license, bring your car along, or apply for a postal vote, on this site you will find information all about moving abroad.

Information about Rights & Duties

  • Naturalisation conditions for nationals of other Member States
  • Holding a bank account in another Member State
  • Moving temporarily or permanently to another Member State
  • Living or working in another EU country – civil liability and compulsory insurance
  • Taking a motor vehicle temporarily or permanently to another Member State

Frequently used services

  • Acquire German citizenship as a person living abroad by declaration
  • Return assistance for foreigners Provision of information
  • German schools abroad
  • Declaring renunciation of German citizenship in the event of habitual residence abroad
  • Apply for a negative certificate (for citizenship) for persons abroad
  • Applying for a citizenship card for persons abroad
  • Out of force - retention of German citizenship Authorization

Assistance

These Assistance Services support you in exercising your rights and fulfilling your duties in the European internal market.

  • Point of Single Contact
  • European Consumer Centre Germany
  • Office for the Equal Treatment of EU Workers (EU-GS)