Public Services.
For newcomers, squaring up to Germany’s intricate bureaucracy can be a daunting prospect. “Is it true that I have to report where I live to the local authorities?” “Do I need to get a German driving licence?” “How do I set up a local bank account?” “What’s the fastest way to get a work permit?”
We answer all these questions and more.
Residency.
European Union citizens as well as Swiss usually do not need a passport, only an identification card is necessary. To stay as a non-EU citizen in Germany for longer than 3 months it is necessary to apply for a residence...
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...
Driver Licence.
This information is intended as an orientation to what extend a car may be driven in Germany using a drivers license of another country. As a general rule you should be the holder of a valid driving license and be at least 18...
Verhicle Registration.
Purchasing a new or used car and intend to register it in Germany? In that case file an application for registration at the Motor Vehicle Registry, Autozulassungsstelle, part of the Dusseldorf Traffic Office, Strassenverkehrsamt...
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...
Lost and Found.
If you have lost something, here are some useful addresses that might help you to recover your property or to take urgent protective measures. Usually, any lost and found items are delivered by the police to the lost property office within...
