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Welcome to Hamburg

Hamburg is a center of attraction for business, tourism, culture and creativity. If you also want to "anchor" in Hamburg, here you will find extensive information on your new start.
Welcome Tour

Sun 16 Dec 2018, The main church St. Michael’s

Newcomers can discover Hamburg’s famous landmark, decked in festive pre-Christmas ambiance, during a guided English-language tour and enjoy the view from the observation platform.

Sign up: tour@welcome.hamburg.de
Newcomers Service

Our Newcomers Service is there to assist you with all questions regarding your relocation to Hamburg. Don't forget to make an appointment!
First Steps in Hamburg

Which steps should you take to successfully settle down in Hamburg? We've provided you with some useful tips.
Entry & Residence

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

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

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

All forms for registration and residence permits available for download.

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Arrival / mixmotive / iStock.com

Entry & Residence

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

Career and Profession / Jan-Otto / iStock.com

Career & Profession

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

Living in Hamburg / LeoPatrizi / iStock.com

Living

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

Forms / Ivan-balvan / iStock.com

Forms

All forms for registration and residence permits available for download.