Your personal route
Notify my Krankenkasse that I’m leaving
Public health insurance in Germany, or Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung (GKV), is mandatory for most people who live and work in the country. It is not a single state organization, but a system of health insurance funds called Krankenkassen. They operate under common rules, but differ in their additional contribution,…
- I’m planning to leave Germany
- Insurance and medical documents
- Notify my Krankenkasse that I’m leaving
We do not have a complete guide for this situation yet, but these resources will help you get started.
Resources and next steps
What to do step by step
Individual actions and stages to complete.
GKV in Germany in 2026: cost, choosing a provider, and enrollment Open article How to Leave Germany Properly: Checklist for Abmeldung, Residence Permit, Contracts, and Benefits A practical checklist for leaving Germany: deregistration, notifying the Ausländerbehörde, rent, insurance, bank, Jobcenter, school, and contracts. Open article Leaving Germany: A Checklist for Deregistration, Contracts and Taxes A practical checklist before leaving Germany: cancellation notices, deregistration, broadcasting fees, insurance, rent, bank accounts, cars, mail, taxes, and residence permits. Open article How to Leave Germany Properly: A Checklist for Abmeldung, Contracts, and Documents What to take care of before leaving Germany in 2026: deregistration, rent, residence permit, insurance, Jobcenter, bank, school, doctors, and contracts. Open article
