Bevore You Leave

• Remember to terminate your tenancy agreement in time. Please note that the statutory notice period is three months.

• In addition to your tenancy agreement, you should also remember to terminate other contracts (electricity, water, gas, telephone, internet, TV and radio license fee).

Please deregister at the citizens’ administration office in Hannover before your departure!

• File a tax return (if necessary, consult a tax professional).
• Please check whether you are entitled to a pension under the German Pension Insurance Scheme: Findyourpension
• Close your German bank account (if applicable). We recommend closing your bank account shortly before you leave. This will enable you to use your account until the end of your stay.

• Inform the school or kindergarten that your children are leaving.
• Notify the authority responsible for child benefits and parental allowance of your departure.

• Cancel insurances, subscriptions, and memberships.
• Return your MensaCard, library card, etc.