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Notify the artists' social security fund of your stay abroad

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If you stay or work abroad for a longer period of time, this may affect your German social insurance. You must notify the Künstlersozialkasse of any change in your situation in good time.

		    


                					    

						    

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You are insured under the German social security system if you live and work in the Federal Republic of Germany. 

If you move your place of residence or work abroad, the Künstlersozialkasse must check your insurance. 

To ensure that your insurance cover is guaranteed and that you can take out additional insurance abroad if necessary, you should clarify this issue before you move, travel or work abroad.

								    

									    Requirements
You are currently subject to compulsory insurance via the Artists' Social Security Fund or entitled to a subsidy and intend to relocate your place of residence or work abroad or are already abroad.

								    
What documents do I need?
    
    
  • Proof of your stay abroad, depending on the type of stay abroad        
    For example 
    

    • Contract documents
    • Travel documents such as flight tickets or similar
    • Registration certificate from the residents' registration office
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  • Completed online application or PDF form Notification of a stay abroad        
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  • Decision on your insurance status        
    from your health insurance company or the German Liaison Office Health Insurance - Abroad (DVKA)

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