For whatsoever reasons, there are many who have decide to move back to India after a couple of years of living and working in Germany. Thanks to the never ending bureaucracy, there’s enough paper work to be done.
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So, here’s a checklist list of things to tend to, before moving back to India.
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De-registration or Abmeldung
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Cancel all Contracts
- Phone & Internet
- Electricity
- Radio Tax/ GEZ Rundfunkbeitrag
- House
- Gym/ Fitness Studio memberships
- Club or Verein memberships
- Extra-curricular Activities of Self/ Kids for eg. Music, Dance, Art etc.
Note that most of these contracts will require written communication 1-3 months in advance.
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Cancel Insurance Policies
- Health
- Vehicle
- Liability
- Others
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Inform Family Benefits Office, if you are still receiving
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Bank Account
You may choose to keep your Bank Account active, especially if you want to receive the social security amount after 2 years as it’s easier to get it in euros and not to a foreign account. -
Tax
File tax returns in advance, if you have all the necessary documents. Also, get in touch with the Deutsche Rentenversicherung (most developed countries have pension agreements). -
Post
Inform the post office to redirect any mails received to another chosen address, India or Germany. -
Others
- Check house for mold and other damages and get it repaired if necessary
- If you hold a Driving Licence, either apply for an International Driving licence or take back your Indian one (If, you have submitted it)
- Obtaining a Führungzeugnis (German Police Clearance). This is not a MUST, but good to have.
Have you done all these things? How easy were they? We would love to hear your experience. Do leave us a reply with the same