Moving to Almere from abroad

What you need to bring with you to your appointment

• Proof of identity and legal residence
  • A valid proof of identity, such as a passport or other documents showing your nationality. This applies to all identity documents (even from other countries).
  • Do you have the Swiss nationality or are you from another country outside of the EU/EEA? Then you will also need a proof of legal residence. An original birth certificate (not a copy). Apply for this at the IND.
• If you have a permanent residence:
  • the purchase contract (Koopovereenkomst), if you are the owner of the building.
  • the rental contract (Huurovereenkomst), if you rent the building from a broker or housing association.
  • the rental contract (Huurovereenkomst) and (a copy of) a valid proof of identity of the owner, if you rent the building from a private individual.
  • written permission from the primary resident or owner (pdf, 102 KB) and (a copy of) a valid proof of identity of the primary resident. Each individual person will require their own written permission if you are going to move in with someone.
• Certificates and documents
  • If you were born abroad: an original copy of your birth certificate with legalisation or apostille. Please visit the Central Government's webpage. Only documents in Dutch, English, German and French will not need to be translated by a sworn translator. The certificates are not allowed to be laminated.
  • Other certificates such as a marriage or divorce certificate, a death certificate or the birth certificate of your children.
  • If you are from Aruba, Curaçao, Sint-Maarten, Bonaire, Sint-Eustatius or Saba: a
• If you are married: an original marriage certificate (not a copy).
• For children under 16 years of age: a valid proof of identity for the accompanying parent, guardian or care provider.
• If you are a legal guardian, proof of this authorisation.
• Your rental or purchase contract (or the number on the purchase deed ('kadastrale nummer')).
• If you are going to live with someone, you need moving notification (declaration of deregistration).