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Move away from Vienna

Official name: Prepare to leave Vienna

You are moving away from Vienna. Then you often have to deregister your home. This means you tell the office that you no longer live there. Here you see how it works.

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Steps
5 key steps, up to 10 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
Meldeservice
Costs
none named in the sources
Online
possible for 1 of 10 steps
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Deregister when you register your new homeYou register your new main home. At the same time, the office can deregister the old address. The Hauptwohnsitz is the home where you mainly live.Key step
    Why?
    This way you do both at once. Then you do not need a separate deregistration application.
    What you do
    Tell the new registration office that the old address should be deregistered too. Check the confirmation afterwards.
    Where?
    Neue MeldebehördeDirectly with the named service
    Related plansNew in Vienna
    In detail

    Coordinate deregistration with the new registration

    Have the former address handled when registering the new main residence. Check the confirmation; no separate application is then needed.

    SourceAbmeldung eines bestehenden Wohnsitzes
    Abmeldung eines bestehenden Wohnsitzes

    Bundesministerium für Inneres · retrieved on 09/10/2026

    Open original source
  2. 2Check your deregistration confirmationYou have already deregistered. Then you have a confirmation. This is a paper that shows the deregistration.Key step
    Why?
    Mistakes on the confirmation can cause problems later. That is why you look at it carefully.
    What you do
    Check the address, the person and the registration status. Is something unclear? Then ask the Meldeservice. Do not simply file again.
    Where?
    MeldeserviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Check the existing deregistration confirmation

    Check address, person and registration status in your confirmation. Clarify uncertainty rather than filing again.

    SourceAbmeldung eines bestehenden Wohnsitzes
    Abmeldung eines bestehenden Wohnsitzes

    Bundesministerium für Inneres · retrieved on 09/10/2026

    Open original source
  3. 3Pick the right time to deregisterThere is a time window for deregistering. It starts three days before you move out. It ends three days after you move out.Key step
    Why?
    The office wants the deregistration in this time. You work out your exact date yourself.
    What you do
    In Vienna you can go to any Meldeservice. You do not have to go to your own district.
    Where?
    MeldeserviceDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Check timing and the registration authority

    The official window is three days before to three days after giving up accommodation. Any Vienna registration office can handle it. No date is calculated here.

    SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
    Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

    Open original source
  4. 4Fill in a Meldezettel for each personThe Meldezettel is a form. It shows where a person lives. Each person needs their own Meldezettel.Key step
    Why?
    With complete papers, deregistering is easier. You do not need the landlord's signature for it. You also do not need old registration confirmations.
    What you do
    Fill in the Meldezettel and sign it. Bring an ID. Sometimes more is needed, for example a birth certificate. Ask about this beforehand.
    Where?
    MeldeserviceDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Completed and signed Meldezettel for each person
      Document explained

      Use the current official deregistration form.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Original
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
      Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Identity evidence and personal records
      Document explained

      Originals or certified copies; agree messenger or postal evidence with the office.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Original or certified copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
      Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Birth certificate when not previously presented
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      Prepare it for Austrian citizens if it has not previously been presented.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Original or certified copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
      Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Appropriate travel document or asylum card
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      Confirm case-specific identity evidence in advance.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Original or certified copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
      Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Birth certificate and any required custody evidence
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      Agree any required custody order or parents’ marriage certificate.

      Requirement
      Check for your case
      Submission format
      Original or certified copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
      Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

      Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Prepare records for in-person or written deregistration

    Prepare a complete Meldezettel for each person. The accommodation provider signature and old registration confirmations are unnecessary for deregistration. Agree case-specific records in advance.

    SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
    Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

    Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

    Open original source
  5. 5Check if you can deregister onlineAdults can often deregister online. There is an official online service for registrations.Key step
    Why?
    Online you do not have to go anywhere. This saves you time.
    What you do
    Log in with your digital access, for example ID Austria. Check the details there. Keep the confirmation safe.
    Where?
    Online-Service MeldewesenDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Check online deregistration for your own adult case

    Open the official residence service with your digital access. Check the displayed details and retain the confirmation.

    SourceAbmeldung eines bestehenden Wohnsitzes
    Abmeldung eines bestehenden Wohnsitzes

    Bundesministerium für Inneres · retrieved on 09/10/2026

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Check if you are keeping your flat
  • Deregister in person, by post or messenger
  • Sort out your digital access
  • Decide who deregisters a child or other person
  • Give your new address abroad
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

Are you really moving out of your old home?

What is meant? This means: Are you really moving out and no longer living there? A trip does not count.

Are you actually giving up the former accommodation?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

1 of 10 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceAbmeldung eines bestehenden Wohnsitzes
Abmeldung eines bestehenden Wohnsitzes

Bundesministerium für Inneres · retrieved on 09/10/2026

Open original source
SourceWohnsitz in Wien abmelden
Wohnsitz in Wien abmelden

Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026

Open original source
SourceAbmeldung bei Übersiedlung ins Ausland
Abmeldung bei Übersiedlung ins Ausland

Bundesministerium für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten · retrieved on 09/10/2026

Open original source

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