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Life’s various milestones – birth, getting a driving licence, finding a job, starting a business, buying a house, marriage, adoption, divorce and death – are all perfectly possible in Dusseldorf, though legal constraints, bureaucratic hurdles and cultural taboos can make any or all of them tedious, time-consuming and expensive.
But don’t be daunted: Amazing Dusseldorf can soon help you find your way through the maze, with sound advice and guidance from grizzled veterans and fresh insights from recent newcomers.
ISD International School of Dusseldorf.
Established in 1968 the ISD International School of Dusseldorf aims to serve internationally- and interculturally-minded students and families from the Dusseldorf area and its surroundings. It provides a very good program...
American Women's Club.
Like to get in contact with American or English speaking women? One possibility to meet is the American Women's Club. The ladies of the Hospitality Committee may be one's first contact within the Club. They welcome...
Heinrich-Heine-University.
The Heinrich Heine University was created in 1965 from an academy of practical medicine to a full service university with different departments. Since 1989 it bears the name of the famous son of Dusseldorf, Heinrich Heine...
Academy of Arts Düsseldorf.
Founded in 1773, the art academy with its high renommé has helped define the city and put it on the map in the art world. Many international future names can be found studying here. Every year, there is what is called...
Dog Licence.
Dog ownership is highly regulated and heavily taxed through a compulsory licence fee which has to be paid for all dogs regardless to their race or size. Cats remain a matter of the citizen’s privacy...
Consulates.
What to do if in difficulties? The days of Timothy or Adrian from the consulate dashing to help are long gone, as are registering your presence in a country, of course. Even finding embassies or consulates in a foreign country...
British Businessmen's Club.
The British Businessmen's Club was established 50 years ago. It is the forum for businessmen and women of all nationalities. Social and sporting contacts in North Rhine-Westphalia are arranged in this exclusive...
Registration
Discovering a new country may be adventurous but settling down in a country is possibly one of the biggest adventures in one's life. The integration into the EU and the downsizing of the administrative machinery in the...
