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This is what you need to arrange if you are leaving the Netherlands permanently

Last updated: 05/03/2025, 12:38

Do you want to leave the Netherlands? Then you need to arrange certain things. This article explains what you have to do if you are leaving the Netherlands permanently. For example, because you are returning to Ukraine or are going to live in another country.

1. Deregister from the municipality

If you leave the Netherlands, you need to deregister from the municipality where you live.

Once you have deregistered, you will no longer be eligible for the living allowance and accommodation. Allowances will also stop. Your

Citizen Service Number (BSN)
will be removed from the
Dutch population register
. Your municipality will pass on the information to the
Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)
.

Ask for a '‘bewijs van uitschrijving' (proof of deregistration). You will need this proof if you apply for temporary protection in another country. 

2. Stop the asylum procedure

Inform the IND that you are ending your asylum procedure in the Netherlands. You can do this by signing a form. This states that you are leaving the Netherlands voluntarily. You should send this form to the IND yourself.  This link will take you to the IND form. 

On this page you can ask Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland (VWN) to help you terminate your asylum procedure.

  

3. Check your insurance policies

Dou you have any insurance policies in the Netherlands?

Then you should cancel them.

4. Close your bank account

Some banks require you to close your account. You can do so by calling your bank.

You can get help when you leave the Netherlands


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