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. »
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 Hamburg dreams in Shanghai – Migration as a chance
Freie und Hansestadt HamburgOn 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. »
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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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
If you live in Hamburg, there are a lot of possibilities for learning the language. »
IMMIGRATION
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
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
Whether you wish to rent, buy or seek furnished living quarters: The Hamburg real estate has plenty to meet your wishes. »
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
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
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
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
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
The right school
With our school search you can choose: location, school type or bilingual education, find the right school for your child. »
CONTACT
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. »
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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
Hamburg welcomes businesses with open arms. There are lots of partners who can assist, support and advise you. »
POINT OF SINGLE CONTACT IN HAMBURG
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. »
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PICTURES
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. »
