Immigration & Registration Offices

The Hamburg Service vor Ort - Einwohnerangelegenheiten is responsible, among other things, for registering residences, provides registration certificates and official certification of copies of official documents.

Here you will find information on the locations of the Hamburg Service for Foreigners' Affairs and the Hamburg Welcome Center.

This office is in charge of naturalisation and asylum procedures, as well as visa processes for the German diplomatic missions abroad.

This is the place where professionals, researchers and students can apply for residence permits or register their place of residence, along with other things.

Do you want to hire a skilled worker from abroad quickly? We advise employers on the accelerated procedure and help with the processing.

We can give you statements on your visa application.