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Essen's Central Aliens Authority Moves to New Premises at Kruppstrasse 16

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The city of Essen, Germany, is gearing up for a significant change as the Department of the Central Aliens Authority, Citizenship and Foreigners' Affairs prepares to move to its new location at Kruppstrasse 16. After the Essen City Council approved the lease in June 2023, the new 30-year lease agreement provides over 17,300 square meters of space for approximately 453 employees. The Municipal Immigration Office and the Administrative Department will start moving in mid-May, with the Central Immigration Office relocating by the end of 2025. This centralization aims to create synergies, reduce travel time, and improve services for visitors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of the Central Aliens Authority, Citizenship and Foreigners' Affairs is relocating to Kruppstrasse 16, a 30-year lease agreement that began in June 2023.
  • The new location offers over 17,300 square meters of space for approximately 453 employees.
  • The Municipal Immigration Office and the Administrative Department will start moving into the new premises in mid-May.
  • The Central Immigration Office will not move until the end of 2025.
  • The relocation aims to create synergies, reduce travel time, and improve services for visitors.
  • The new location will feature a high-performance IT infrastructure, modern waiting areas with Wi-Fi hotspots, call monitors, and self-service terminals.
  • Starting May 22, the Immigration Office will partially resume and expand operations at Kruppstrasse 16.
  • Visitors will need to bring their written invitation to the appointment, which will inform them in which office building they can attend their appointments.
  • The relocation is expected to improve the range of services offered and create a welcoming culture for visitors.

Statistics:

  • Over 17,300 square meters of space is available in the new location at Kruppstrasse 16.
  • Approximately 453 employees will work in the new location.
  • The new lease agreement is for 30 years.
  • The Municipal Immigration Office and the Administrative Department will start moving in mid-May.
  • The Central Immigration Office will not move until the end of 2025.

Sources:

  • "The Department of the Central Aliens Authority, Citizenship and Foreigners' Affairs is moving to Kruppstrasse 16." (essen.de)

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