Entry VISA
Immigration matters
For foreigners who are still abroad, the German diplomatic mission in the country of origin is responsible (also for the visa application). The visa office of the central immigration office in Hamburg checks the requirements for issuing visas for planned...
For foreigners who are still abroad, the German diplomatic mission in the country of origin is responsible (also for the visa application).
The visa office of the central immigration office in Hamburg checks the requirements for issuing visas for planned long-term stays in Hamburg and issues corresponding statements to the German diplomatic missions abroad.
It also provides general information on the visa process.
Important notes
Prerequisites
- Affected is still abroad
Documents required
- National passport
- ID card
- Proof of income, apartment, marriage, birth certificates, work, studies, training, health insurance, depending on the reason
- further documents depend on the individual case
Please note
Foreign nationals in Hamburg with a valid visa or residence permit should contact the relevant foreign nationals department of the district office.
Foreigners abroad should contact the German diplomatic mission there (also for the visa application).
Please note the changed opening times!
Procedure & Fees
Fees
29.00 euros if a declaration of commitment is issued by the Office for Migration.
Downloads & Links
Address and contact information
Opening hours
We are available by phone at the following times: Mon, Tue, Wed + Fri from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Thu from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Tel. 040/428 39-3038. You are also welcome to send us your request by email at visa-stelle@welcome.hamburg.de.
Facility info
Accessible |
Public transport
S 3 / S 31 Hammerbrook - bus routes 25, 112, 154, 160 Süderstraße
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Last updated: 27.03.2024