Ausländerbehörde departure notification

Overview

Use this when leaving Germany permanently as a non-EU resident. Surrender your residence permit card at the Ausländerbehörde and keep a copy for your records.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Residence permit
• passport
• Abmeldebestätigung

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• I already left Germany but forgot to do my Abmeldung. Is this a problem?
• I'm moving. Will the post office automatically forward my mail?
• The online application for my visa renewal is showing a Technical Error. What is the fallback?
• The Foreigners' Office never replies to my emails. How can I get a response?
• My visa expires in 72 hours and the Foreigners' Office hasn't replied. Am I illegal?

Related events

• Abmeldung (deregistration) filing
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Kündigung of rental contract
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Wohnungsübergabe (apartment handover) preparation
  High
  When triggered
• Kaution (deposit) recovery after departure
  High
  When triggered
• Kündigung of electricity/gas contracts
  High
  Deadline applies