Just Landed
Just Landed is a guide that will help you to deal with daily life in Germany by providing information on visa, accommodation, work, and financial matters.
Information for International Employees
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Support offered by Forschungszentrum
International Advisory Services
International Advisory Services supports all of Forschungszentrum Jülich’s employees from abroad as well as their families on international matters and matters concerning German social legislation.
Advice and support is offered on a wide range of topics such as:
Matters concerning the right of residence
- Registration of new employees’ place of residence with the town of Jülich and deregistration at end of stay
- Weekly on-site consultations with representatives of the Düren Foreigners’ Registration Office at Forschungszentrum Jülich for residence permit applications and other international and legal formalities
- This service is available to employees who live in the Jülich–Düren region. Employees who take up residence elsewhere (e.g. in Aachen, Düsseldorf, or Cologne) will be given the necessary information on the registration process in the respective area.
Matters concerning German social legislation
Matters concerning tax law
Other matters
Further information
For more information, please visit the intranet pages of the International Advisory Services or contact the following persons:
Stefanie Abschlag
Geschäftsbereich Personal Human Resources
- Human Resources
Building 15.3w /
Room 3083
Room 3083
+49 2461/61-85557
E-Mail
International families
Information for international families – e.g. on the German school system, regular childcare, and childcare during the holidays – can be found on the intranet.
Language courses
Forschungszentrum Jülich offers various opportunities to learn a new language. Whether it be a conventional language course or tandem language learning – everyone is sure to find something suitable for themselves! Further information is available on this intranet page.
Gästehaus
The Gästehaus is located in the town of Jülich (town centre), Münchener Str. 4, in the immediate vicinity of the Jülich citadel and near a stop for the local railway (Rurtalbahn). It has 61 accommodation units of five different types. Since these types include apartments and rooms of various sizes, the rent varies depending on the respective size as well as the term of rent.
Click here to find information on the Gästehaus and relevant contact details.
Welcome to Germany
In addition to the information provided by Forschungszentrum Jülich, the following external websites will also help you to find your feet in Germany.
Insurance and formalities
Here, you will find information on insurance and formalities that you should address as early as possible. If you need further advice and support in addition to the links provided here, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned colleagues at International Advisory Services.
Last Modified: 22.11.2022