Consular.
Nearby, the state's capital of Dusseldorf plays host to a surprisingly high number of consular corps.
Many European nations, including Britain, France and The Netherlands, maintain a consulate general in the city, as do the United States and Japan. Consular offices are maintained here, such as those of Canada and Spain; countless others are represented by honorary consuls.
So, in any number of situations, help and support is close at hand.
Britain.
"Amazing Dusseldorf" is well-named; for it is an amazing concept. And like all good ideas it is simple and obvious…once somebody else has thought of it.I’ve been in Dusseldorf since August 2005. When you first arrive you might think...
USA.
Dusseldorf is indeed an amazing city. We hear and read much about Berlin, Munich, Hamburg. Frankfurt and, yes, Cologne (!), but it is hard to beat Rhine City Dusseldorf and its environs for economic dynamism, political importance...
Japan.
As one of five diplomatic missions in Germany, the consulate general of Japan in Dusseldorf is the contact point for visa and import matters to Japan with jurisdiction for NRW. The consulate general hosts departments for cultural...
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...