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Hamburg Welcome Center - Entry & Residence

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Click here for the latest information on COVID-19 in Hamburg.

Legal Regulations

General Regulations

Hamburg Welcome Portal Legal Regulations

More on topics such as staying abroad, visas or proof of German language skills.

General Regulations

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Hamburg Welcome Portal Proof of German Language Skills

Applicants for certain visas and residence permits may have to demonstrate that they can understand and speak German.

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Hamburg Welcome Portal Information about the stay abroad

You want to travel abroad, but you don't know how long you can leave the country without your residence permit expiring? Here you will find an overview.

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Hamburg Welcome Portal Visas

If you're planning on visiting, working or studying in Hamburg, you should be aware of which entry requirements apply to your situation.

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Hamburg Welcome Portal Transfer of the EU Blue Card to a new passport

You have a new passport or your old passport has become invalid? Then there are now some things to consider!

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Hamburg Welcome Portal

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

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Hamburg Welcome Portal Federal Police (Bundespolizei)

Further information on entry and stay on the page of the Federal Police (only in German).

Corona Info

Hamburg Welcome Portal Information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Official information on the current situation in Hamburg in several languages.

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