As a citizen of Germany, you automatically receive a tax identification number. You can find out how to request it if you lose it or if you move to Germany here.
If you want to live in Germany permanently, it is helpful if you learn German and have knowledge of Germany's history, culture and legal system. Integration courses can help you with this.
Are you eligible for asylum, a resettlement refugee, or a refugee under the Geneva Convention? Learn how to apply for a permanent residence permit here.
Do you have a residence permit for international, humanitarian, or political reasons? Find out how to apply for an extension of your residence permit here.
You can save benefits from the education package to pay for leisure activities such as vacation trips, camps, or excursions. Further information can be found here.
When you arrive in Germany as an asylum seeker, the Central Initial Reception Center is your first point of contact, where you will be accommodated, provided with medical care and informed about the further asylum procedure.
If you don't have enough money to cover your living expenses, you can apply for citizen's income. Here you will find important information for people over 25.
School-age children and young people with no knowledge or with only little knowledge of the German language travel to Hamburg every year from abroad. They are prepared for teaching in a regular class in age-appropriate preparatory measures at ...
The initial issuance of a residence permit to holders of tolerated status and asylum seekers takes place at the Central Aliens Authority at the Office for Migration. Foreigners who already have a valid visa or residence permit and EU citizens ...
The City of Hamburg supports you in your search for suitable housing with permanent rental contracts. Since this is often difficult and takes time, you have the option of renting apartments for a limited period of a few months or a few years.
Do you have a residence permit for international, humanitarian, or political reasons? Learn how to apply for an extension of your residence permit with the Hamburg Service here.
A leave permit allows you to leave Germany for a specific period of time without losing your residence permit and to re-enter later. Information on the dates, costs, duration, and required documents can be found here.
If you'd like to make a building or property available for refugee accommodation, or if you know of a building or property that could be available for this purpose, you can find further information here.
If you don't have enough money to cover your living expenses, you can apply for citizen's income. Here you will find important information for people under 25.
Under certain conditions, you can receive a free Germany ticket from the Hamburg Transport Association (HVV) for yourself or your child. Further information can be found here.
If you need financial support to participate in school, daycare, childcare and leisure activities as well as tutoring, meals and transportation, you can receive benefits for education and participation under certain conditions.
Do you have a residence permit for international, humanitarian, or political reasons? Learn how to apply for an extension of your residence permit at the Office for Migration of the Federal Agency for the Interior and Sport (BIS) here.
If you don't have enough money to cover your living expenses, you can apply for citizen's allowance. Here you will find important information about citizen's allowance for people without a fixed address.
Are you staying in Germany for international law, humanitarian, or political reasons? Find out when and how you can apply for a residence permit at the Office for Migration of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Sport (BIS) here.
