Gäste der Hamburg Welcome Days 2011 / HWC

Hamburg Welcome Days 2011

Hamburg competes for talents from all over the world! The international conference “Internationality of Metropolitan Life and Economics” about immigration, was the prelude to the first Hamburg Welcome Days on 21th and 22th October 2011. On the second day there was a public fair in the rooms of the Chamber of commerce and the Hamburg Welcome Center. »

 

Auswahl von Gewürzen im SPICY'S / Susanne Fischer-Appelt

Welcome Club im Februar: SPICY'S Gewürzmuseum - spice museum

Der Welcome Club lädt Sie und Ihre Familie zum gemeinsamen Besuch des SPICY’S Gewürzmuseum in der historischen Speicherstadt ein. The Welcome Club would like to invite you and your family to a joined visit of SPICY’s spice museum, situated in the historical storage area, “Speicherstadt”.18.02.2012, 13 Uhr, Hamburg Welcome Center
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Live your dreams exhibition Shanghai / HWC

Live your Hamburg dreams in Shanghai – Migration as a chance

Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg

On 08.06.2011 the exhibition “Live your dreams- Migration as a second chance” opened, as part of the 25th Hamburg- Shanghai town-twinning anniversary at the Tongji- University in Shanghai. »

 

Träume leben / HWP

 

Exhibition "Live your dreams"

People from over 179 nations are making Hamburg a cosmopolitan city. The exhibition "Live your dream" tells 15 success stories of 15 different people. In April 2011 the exhibition moves to St. Petersburg and the Hamburg Welcome Center ist joining there. We are showing pictures from the opening in Hamburg and from the correspondant book.
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Willkommen in Hamburg / HWP

Hamburg your new home

For many people, Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Ample water and vegetation offer nearly limitless leisure activities. Thanks to the Hanseatic City's cosmopolitan and maritime atmosphere it is easy to thrive here – with the additional advantage of safety. »

 

Learning German

Learning German / BSG

If you live in Hamburg, there are a lot of possibilities for learning the language. »

 

Visa information

Immigration to Hamburg / Pixelio

The most general distinction entering is between EU or EEA countries and others. »

IMMIGRATION

 

Immigration to Hamburg / Pixelio

 

Immigration to Hamburg

The contact person for foreigners still living abroad is the German diplomatic representation in that country. In Hamburg the applications for receiving a visa are processed by the visa depoartment of the Aliens Authority. They also provide information on visa. »

CAREER

 

Anerkennung von Abschlüssen / HWP

 

Recognition of foreign graduation and professional qualification

Is your qualification recognised in Germany? Get it checked in advance. We name the right contact. »

HOUSING

 

Housing Search / HWP

Housing Search

Whether you wish to rent, buy or seek furnished living quarters: The Hamburg real estate has plenty to meet your wishes. »

 

My city district / Christoph Bellin / bildarchiv-hamburg.de

 

My city district

A hip and contemporary city district or a red-brick idyll – in Hamburg there is a city disctrict to suit everyone An orientation guide between latte macchiato, Alster-romantic and red-light should help you to find yours – with advice from Hamburgers, too. »

LIVING

 

Feste und Events / www.mediaserver.hamburg.de/C. Spahrbier

A reason to celebrate

Hamburg’s traditional festivals have always been wild: the Harbor Anniversary, the colorful fireworks of the Cherry Blossom Festival or the Hamburg fun fair. »

FAMILY

 

Child benefit

Willkommen in Hamburg / HWP

Normally parents are entitled to child benefit for their children living in Germany. Up to the age of 18 this benefit is paid irrespective of whether the child is dependent on parents or has its own income. »

 

Parental leave

Kndergeld / HWP

In addition to the protected maternity leave a period of parental leave can be taken before the child reaches the age of three. Parental leave can be taken by either parent and can also be shared during the period. »

STUDYING

 

Residence permit for students / HWP

Taking residence

All students are legally obliged to register where they take residence. »

 

Language skills / BSG

Language skills

Pracitcally all courses of study in Hamburg are taught in German. This means that only students with a sufficient command of the language can be offered a place. »

SCHOOL

 

Die Schule für mein Kind / HWP

 

The right school

With our school search you can choose: location, school type or bilingual education, find the right school for your child. »

 

CONTACT
Mitarbeiter Hamburg Welcome Center / HWC

Your local administration service

The Hamburg Welcome Center provides a service whereby foreign executives, experts, scientists, self-employed individuals and their families can directly manage the legal aspects of immigration.  »

 

VIDEO
Video von den Hamburg Welcome Days 2011 / facettenfilm.de

Hamburg Welcome Days 2011

A video round trip of the Hamburg Welcome Days 2011 »

 

IMAGEFILM
Imagefilm

Tune in and stay – We are Hamburg

Debroah, Qing, Pierre, Moussa, Jules and many more people. They are Hamburg's faces. Join us on a discovery tour through a town which is home for 179 nations. Experience Hamburg. »

 

Central Service Points in Hamburg
Central Service Points in Hamburg / mediaserver.hamburg.de/R.Hegeler/iStockphoto

Central Service Points in Hamburg

Hamburg welcomes businesses with open arms. There are lots of partners who can assist, support and advise you. »

 

POINT OF SINGLE CONTACT IN HAMBURG
Einheitlicher Ansprechpartner Hamburg / BWA

A navigator for service providers

The point of single contact simplifies the dealing with authorities. Service providers may handle procedures and formalities required for the set-up and exercise of their service activities. »

Burg

Search for public authorities

 

PICTURES
Wir sind die Neuen / Julia Knop

We are the newcomers

Every year more than 100,000 people from around the world move to the Elbe, more than move away. Twelve newcomers have told us their stories. They talk about love, the dream of becoming a star and an extended family with long grey noses. »

 

SPORT
Sport von A bis Z / HWP

Sport A-Z

Hamburg is considered the main sport city of Germany. Soccer, cycle racing, marathon's and triathlon's – search for your favorite sport. »