Moving abroad
Are you planning to move abroad, then you need to deregister with the municipality. You can report your move online with DigiD or in person at the city office. This is possible from 5 days before your departure.
Instructie tekst: Important: If family members are staying behind, you cannot report your move online. In that case, make an appointment at the city office. The family members who are moving abroad must come to the appointment.
What you need to know
Leaving for more than 8 months
- You must deregister with the municipality
- This can be done online with DigiD or at the city office
- You can arrange this from 5 days before your departure
Leaving for less than 8 months
- You do not need to deregister if you keep your home in the Netherlands.
- If you end your rental contract, sell, or sublet your home, you will temporarily have no residential address in the Netherlands. Registration without an address is not allowed.
- In this case, call 14 053. We will discuss whether you need a correspondence address (briefadres).
Appointment at the City Office
- To report your move in person you can call 14 053 to make an appointment
- Important: the family members who are moving abroad must come to the appointment
Bring the following:
- A valid ID of all family members moving abroad
- Your new address details
Proof of deregistration
Do you need proof of deregistration for authorities abroad? Request an extract from an RNI municipality.
More information
- Report your relocation (if you move to Enschede from another Dutch municipality)
- Moving to the Netherlands (if you move to Enschede from another country)