After your Arrival 
 

Because we want your research stay to start off as smoothly as possible, we are providing useful information and assistance at this point for the procedures and formalities you unavoidably have to go through after your arrival:
 

• Travel to Duisburg and Essen 

• Residents' Registration Office (Nationals of EU countries) 

• Foreigners' Registration Office (for non-EU and non-EEA citizens)  

• Opening a Banking Account  

• Taxes and Social Security