Hamburg Welcome Portal

Welcome in Hamburg

Hamburg Welcome Center Welcome to Hamburg
The Hamburg Welcome Center (HWC) at Alter Wall 11 aims to help new citizens with any questions or issues they wish to raise, whether they are from abroad or from elsewhere in Germany.
Immigration Entering and Staying in Hamburg
Legislation on entering and staying in Germany differs for citizens of EU and those of other countries.
Living & Housing Hamburg – Your New Home
For many people, Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We compiled some useful information about living in the Hanseatic City.
Kids & Family Kindergarten and Co.
Questions about child daycare, schooling or child benefit? Click here.
Career Training, Working & Studies
Information about job search and studying
Recognition of Foreign Degrees Counselling Centre
The Counselling Centre for Recognition of Qualifications (ZAA) gives advice and information on the recognition of education degrees and professional qualifications. (site in German language)
Foreign Skilled Professionals Make it in Hamburg!
“Make it in Hamburg!” supports skilled professionals and their families when starting out in Hamburg.

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Brochure Cover: Information for International Students / Behörde für Inneres und Sport

Brochure Information for International Students

You have questions about visas, residence permits and work permits before, during and after your studies? Detailed answers and comprehensive information are provided in this brochure. (PDF, 1.4 MB)

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Leben. Lieben. Hamburg. Liveable Waterside Metropolis

Hamburg’s residents are characterised by an extraordinarily high level of satisfaction with the city they live in. This is largely owing to the rich cultural life Hamburg has to offer. But also first-class sports events, a sound transport infrastructure as well as a high air and water quality continuously enhance the residents’ quality of life.

Visitors Service Hamburg Tourismus GmbH

You want to visit Hamburg as tourist? You need information on places of interest or hotels? Then ask the experts of Hamburg Tourismus GmbH!

Experience the Hanseatic City 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.

Immigration for Highly Skilled Migrants The EU Blue Card

Since 1. August 2013, highly educated professionals can be issued a special residence permit: the EU Blue Card.

Qualified Professionals Initiative Make it in Germany

Here, we show you how to go about finding your new job: Five steps to working in Germany for qualified professionals.

Improve your Communication Skills Learning German

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

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

source:Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg

Business Central Service Points in Hamburg

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

Welcome in Hamburg

Hamburg Welcome Center Welcome to Hamburg

Immigration Entering and Staying in Hamburg

Living & Housing Hamburg – Your New Home

Kids & Family Kindergarten and Co.

Career Training, Working & Studies

Recognition of Foreign Degrees Counselling Centre

Foreign Skilled Professionals Make it in Hamburg!

Information for Young Europeans Wel-COME!

Information for Young Europeans Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

Information for Young Europeans Studying in Hamburg

Information for Young Europeans Experience Hamburg