Hamburg Welcome Portal

Moving to a new city can be exciting. Learn about visa types, residence permits and prepare for your arrival in Hamburg.

Wondering what moving to Hamburg means for your career? Find out more about studying, working and training in Hamburg.

New to Hamburg? Quickly settle in with all you need to know about housing, transport, family matters, learning German and much more.

Download required application forms in multiple languages as well as checklists for your move to Hamburg.

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Here you will find an overview of the new center, the services on site and all the organizations involved.

The Hamburg Welcome Center (HWC) is immediately available as the central service point for all questions regarding entry, residence and labor market integration for skilled workers from abroad and for companies alike.

Due to the risk of infection with the coronavirus (Covid-19), the immigration authorities in Hamburg are only open for customers with an appointment.

Here you will find the answers to many questions concerning your stay in times of Covid-19 (Corona-Virus)

On short-time work or unemployed due to the Covid 19 pandemic? Get your credentials recognised! (PDF, 597.8 KB)

The current situation in Hamburg and what you need to know (different languages).

Get updates on the latest events!

What British citizen need to know about the Brexit in Hamburg.